Hadleigh Country Park is a country park in Hadleigh, Essex, England.[1]
| Hadleigh Country Park | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of the park | |
| Type | Country Park |
| Location | Hadleigh, Essex, England |
| Area | 152 hectares (380 acres) |
| Operated by | Essex County Council |
| Open | All year |
History edit
The park was formerly called Hadleigh Castle Country Park. The park was conceived in the 1930s but not created until the 1970s.[2] Hadleigh Castle is adjacent but separate and managed by English Heritage.
Facilities edit
The park is home to an Iron Age roundhouse, mountain biking trails, horse riding, a reservoir, conservation area, walking routes, a visitor centre and natural habitats.[3]
Conservation area edit
The park incorporates a wetland conservation area and salt marsh that is home to dragonflies.[4][5]
Events edit
The park was the venue for mountain biking in the 2012 Summer Olympics. There is also stargazing.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Visit Parks: Essex Country Parks". www.visitparks.co.uk.
- ^ Mayon-White, Richard; Yorke, Wendy (12 April 2013). Exploring the Thames Wilderness: A Guide to the Natural Thames. A&C Black. ISBN 9781408181133 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Hadleigh Park - Home of the 2012 Olympic Mountain Biking". Hadleigh Park.
- ^ Hadleigh Country Park Map Archived 5 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Smallshire, Dave; Swash, Andy (2014). A Field Guide to the Damselflies and Dragonflies of Britain and Ireland. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9781400851867 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Hadleigh Country Park". gostargazing.co.uk.