| Wellington Country Park | |
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 A view of Wellington Country Park | |
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| Location | Hampshire, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Riseley, Berkshire |
| Coordinates | 51°21′32″N0°57′40″W / 51.359°N 0.961°W |
| Area | 350 acres (1.4 km2) |
| Opened | 1974 |
| Camp sites | Yes |
| Hiking trails | Yes |
| Water | Lake |
| Species | Coniferous and deciduous woodlands |
| Public transit access | Reading Buses Number 7 |
| Website | www |
Wellington Country Park is a country park in Riseley, near Reading.
The park consists of 350 acres (1.4 km2) of coniferous and deciduous woodlands with attractions, several nature trails, and a lake. The park is the ultimate adventure for 3-8 year olds with all attractions being aimed for this target age group including adventure playgrounds, mini-golf, an animal farm, miniature railway, jumping pillow, and more.
It was opened in 1974 by the 8th Duke and Duchess of Wellington.
The park also has a campsite which has sole use of the children's play area facilities when the park itself closes. [1] [2]
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