Stoneleigh Park facts for kids
Stoneleigh Park is a large business area in Warwickshire, England. It's in the West Midlands, near the village of Stoneleigh. This place used to be known as the National Agricultural Centre. Today, it's home to many businesses and a big event space called NAEC Stoneleigh. This center hosts many different shows and meetings.
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What is Stoneleigh Park?
Stoneleigh Park is a huge area, about 800 acres big. Imagine 250 acres of that land are kept neat and tidy. Over 70 different businesses have their offices or operations here. It's a busy hub for companies and events.
Events at NAEC Stoneleigh
NAEC Stoneleigh is a popular spot for many kinds of events. In 2010, it was announced that the park would host "The Great Exhibition 2012." This was a special festival that showed off the best of British talent. It was also a way to remember the first "Great Exhibition" held in London in 1851.
Today, NAEC Stoneleigh holds many exciting events. These include:
- Race Retro, a show for classic racing cars.
- International Jaguar Spares Day, for fans of Jaguar cars.
- MG & Triumph Spares Day, for owners of MG and Triumph cars.
Facilities at NAEC Stoneleigh
NAEC Stoneleigh has lots of space and features for events. It offers:
- Over 21,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space. This is like having many large halls for displays.
- 800 acres of outdoor space for different activities.
- Conference rooms that can hold up to 12,000 people.
- A hotel right on site for visitors.
- A special track for off-road vehicles.
Images for kids
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Buildings in Stoneleigh Park
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Cow sheds in Stoneleigh Park
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A Lancia 037 at the 2005 International Historic Motorsport Show
