Type country park Status Open all year | Created 1986 Phone +44 1234 211182 | |
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Location Bedford, Bedfordshire
England Operated by Bedford Borough Council Address Barkers Ln, Bedford MK41 9DJ, UK Similar Panacea Museum, Harrold‑Odell Country Park, The Higgins Art Gallery, Russell Park, Bedford Park - Bedford | ||
Aerial view of priory country park bedford uk
Priory Country Park is a country park located in the Newnham area of Bedford, England alongside the River Great Ouse. The park is managed by Bedford Borough Council.
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The park was established after gravel extraction ended in 1977. It was officially opened in 1986 by Valerie Singleton. It covers an area of 300 acres (121 hectares), with habitats including lakes, grassland and woodland. It includes the Priory Marina and Cardington Artificial Slalom Course. There is also a Beefeater Grill and Premier Inn by the park entrance.
Priory Country Park won a Green Flag Award in 2007.
Priory country park bedford bedfordshire uk
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Priory Country Park Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA