Queen's Park, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England
Record Id: 4269
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Brief description of site
Queen's Park is a small Victorian urban park of approximately four hectares. Its ornamental layout includes walks, flowerbeds and shrubberies. It is also well-wooded.
Brief history of site
Plans for a municipal park were discussed in 1894. Queen's Park was opened in 1899, and named in celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Further additions of structures and land were made throughout the early-20th century. The council implemented a programme of events between 2006 and July 2008 in a bid to achieve a Green Flag Award, which was won in 2008.
Location information:
Address: Granby Street, Loughborough, LE11 3DU
Locality: Leicestershire
Local Authorities:
Leicestershire; Charnwood; Loughborough Southfields
Historical County: Leicestershire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 129 | Grid Ref: | SK534194 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.76956 | Longitude: | -1.20996 |
Directions:
Queen's Park is in the middle of Loughborough, between Granby Street and Browns Lane. From the M1, junction 23, take the A512 towards Loughborough. At roundabout with Epinal Way take third exit, signed Leicester. At the next roundabout, take first exit, Forest Road. The park is on the left-hand side with parking close by.
There are buses to the town centre from Loughborough railway station.
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1894 to 1928
Main period of development: Late 19th century
Survival: Part: standing remains
Site Size (Hectares): 4
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