Wellington Country Park

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Wellington Country Park
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A view of Wellington Country Park
Wellington Country Park
Interactive map of Wellington Country Park
Location Hampshire, United Kingdom
Nearest city Riseley, Berkshire
Coordinates 51°21′32″N0°57′40″W / 51.359°N 0.961°W / 51.359; -0.961
Area350 acres (1.4 km2)
Opened1974 (1974)
Camp sitesYes
Hiking trailsYes
WaterLake
SpeciesConiferous and deciduous woodlands
Public transit accessReading Buses Number 7
Website www.wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk

Wellington Country Park is a country park in Riseley, near Reading.

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Overview

The park consists of 350 acres (1.4 km2) of coniferous and deciduous woodlands with attractions, several nature trails, and a lake. The park has attractions aimed at the 3-8 age group, including adventure playgrounds, mini golf, an animal farm, miniature railway and jumping pillow.

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]

References

  1. "Wellington Country Park". Movie Makers Guide.
  2. Hancock, Matthew; Tomlin, Amanda (17 January 2017). The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. Rough Guides. pp. 293–. ISBN   978-0-241-30165-4.

51°21′25″N0°57′19″W / 51.35694°N 0.95528°W / 51.35694; -0.95528