Billing Aquadrome facts for kids
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| Location | Billing, Northamptonshire, England |
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| Coordinates | 52°14′42″N 0°48′46″W / 52.24500°N 0.81278°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Area | 235 acres (0.95 km2) |
Billing Aquadrome is a big holiday park located in Great Billing, which is a part of eastern Northampton, England. This fun park covers about 235 acres (that's like 140 football fields!). It was built around several old gravel pits, which are now lovely lakes.
At Billing Aquadrome, you can find many exciting things to do. There's a place for caravans, where people can bring their holiday homes on wheels. There's also a marina for boats and a funfair with rides and games. The park often hosts cool events throughout the year, like music festivals and car shows such as Vauxfest.
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The Old Mill
Right next to the park is a building called Billing Mill. It used to be a family pub and was once a working water-mill. The mill closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and is not currently in use.
A Look Back: History of the Park
Billing Aquadrome has been around for a long time, offering fun to families.
How it Started
The park officially became a company on February 10, 1945. This means it was formally set up to operate as a business.
Recent Changes
On July 6, 2023, the company that owned Billing Aquadrome faced some financial difficulties. This meant that its management was taken over by administrators for a period to help sort things out. The park continued to operate during this time.
Tiny Trains and Big Fun
Over the years, Billing Aquadrome has had different railway attractions.
The Miniature Railway
In April 1949, a brand new miniature railway opened at the park. It was a very special attraction because it featured a small model of a famous train called the Royal Scot locomotive. Imagine riding on a tiny version of a real steam train!
Images for kids
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A view of Billing Aquadrome from above.
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The logo for Billing Aquadrome.
