A countrypark is an area designated for people to visit and enjoy recreation in a countryside environment. History In the United Kingdom the term CountryPark has a special meaning. There are over 400 Country Parks in England alone. Most Country Parks were designated in the 1970s, under the Countryside Act 1968 with the support of the former Countryside Agency Countryside Commission . In more recent times there has been no specific financial support for country parks directly, and fewer have been designated. Most are managed by local authorities, although other organisations and private individuals can also run them. There is nothing to stop anyone opening a site and calling it a CountryPark, although they might not receive recognition from the Countryside Agency . Indeed there are quite a few such parks in existence, some of which are very far from what one might normally expect a countrypark to be. In Hong Kong a large part of the territory s countryside is officially designated as Country Parks. Most of these are reservoir watersheds, serving the dual purpose of providing recreational facilities and contributing to Hong Kong s water supply. Purpose The purpose of a countrypark ..., as opposed to a formal park as might be found in an urban area. For this reason country parks ... A countrypark usually has some more formal facilities, such as a car park, toilets, maybe ... right of access to Country Parks, and visitors are usually subject to by laws when they enter the park ... attractions. Many larger country parks organise entertainment for visitors, and are venues for firework ... often this is the case. See also Country parks and conservation in Hong Kong Eglinton CountryPark Spier s school Spier s Old School Grounds DEFAULTSORT CountryPark Category Country parks in the United Kingdom Category Country parks Category Town and country planning in the United Kingdom sv Engelsk park zh yue zh ... more details
Camer CountryPark is in Meopham , in Kent , England. A former estate landscape, with grassland and woodland. coord 51.3776 0.3689 display title region GB format dms Location map Kent lat 51.3776 long 0.3689 width 180 float right caption Camer ParkCountryPark shown within Kent gbmapping TQ649669 Image Autumn colour in Camer CountryPark geograph.org.uk 994654.jpg thumb left Camer ParkCountryPark History This park was originally the country estate of the Smith Masters family. It was one of the largest estates in Meopham, where there had been a farmstead in the area since the 13th Century and the estate reached its peak size in the 18th and 19th centuries under the Smith Masters. ref name estate http www.meopham.org docs Meopham 2011 13 20FINAL.pdf ref Which also included William Smith Masters who was an English cricketer , he died in Meopham on 27 August 1937. The last known resident was Kate or Catherine Smith Masters. Her son George Smith then inheritted the estate. ref name Kate http ... then converted the estate into a CountryPark. ref name Camer http www.ukattraction.com south ... and open spaces country parks camer park.aspx ref The Smith Masters estate house a Grade II listed ... meopham ref still exists in private hands . It can be seen from the park. Walking in the Park Visitors to the park can choose to either wander at ease admiring the variety of original trees of the mature ... woodland of the park. Camer Park covers more than 40 acres of ancient parkland and woods ... in the park carpark and leading through the estate to Meopham , Havel , Luddesdown , and Cobham and then back to the park. ref name Seymour cite book last Woodcock first Roy authorlink coauthors title ... and turn right into Camer Park Road. It has free entry car park. External links http www.kent.gov.uk leisure and culture countryside and coast parks and open spaces country parks camer park.aspx Kent County Page References reflist Category Country parks in Kent Category Parks and open spaces in Kent ... more details
distinguish Manor Farm CountryPark . coord 51.2868 0.4020 display title region GB format dms Location map Kent lat 51.2868 long 0.4020 width 180 float right caption Manor Park shown within Kent gbmapping TQ678571 Image Footbridge in Manor ParkCountryPark geograph.org.uk 1145712.jpg thumb left Footbridge in Manor ParkCountryPark Manor ParkCountryPark is a countrypark in West Malling , Kent , England . The convert 52 acre m2 adj on park, formerly the private gardens of the nearby Douces Manor ... open space. History This Countrypark was bought by Kent County Council , in 1973 by using a grant ... near the middle of the field. Adjacent to the countrypark is St Leonard s Tower, West Malling St Leonard s Tower . The countrypark has previously hosted a Kent Big Weekend Event. ref name Kent Big Week http bigweekend.mykent.co.uk attraction parks and outdoors manor parkcountrypark ref Two public footpaths lead through the park. Ref No s MR141 and MR142. ref name Kent PROW map http www.kent.gov.uk explorekentgis map.aspx ref As well as various other trails within the park and around the lake ... leisure and culture countryside and coast parks and open spaces country parks manor parkcountry park.aspx Kent Council Page http www.factonline.co.uk about 20us.html Frederick Andrew Convalescent Trust References reflist Category Country parks in Kent Category Parks and open spaces in Kent ... Douce is opposite the park across St. Leonard s Street . ref name Listed Manor House http www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk ... thumb Douce s Manor Former Manor House Description The park is divided into 4 main sections ... en 507877 ice house north of the lake manor park w ref The meadow around it, has many meadow plants ... various parts of the year, helping promote further wildlife and plant life diversity within the park ... The park is situated on St. Leonard s Road between West Malling and Kings Hill , not far from the A228 road A228 West Malling bypass. The park s car park operates a Pay and Display for parking fees ... more details
File HK Sai Kung CountryPark Visitor Centre 1.JPG thumb Sai Kung CountryPark Visitors Centre Sai Kung CountryPark may refer to Sai Kung East CountryPark Sai Kung West CountryPark Sai Kung West CountryPark Wan Tsai Extension disamb ... more details
File Jubilee CountryPark grassland.JPG thumb Grassland in Jubilee CountryPark File Jubilee CountryPark path.JPG thumb Path in Jubilee CountryPark Jubilee CountryPark is a 62 acre public park in Petts Wood in the London Borough of Bromley . It is a Local Nature Reserve , a Site of Metropolitan Importance . ref name Wildweb http wildweb.london.gov.uk wildweb PublicSiteViewFull.do?pictureno 1&siteid 7197 Jubilee CountryPark, London Wildweb ref It was purchased by Bromley Council to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977, and opened as a park in 1981. ref http www.jubileecountrypark.btik.com About 20us The Park Information about Jubilee CountryPark, Friends of Jubilee CountryPark ref The Park is part of an extensive wildlife corridor together with Petts Wood and Scadbury Park . ref http www.bromley.gov.uk leisure parksandoutdoor countrysideand nature scadbury park local nature reserve.htm Scadbury Park Local Nature Reserve, London Borough of Bromley ref The London Loop goes through it. The Park consists of extensive areas of grassland and ancient woodland. The grassland has a large population of the rare Oenanthe pimpinelloides corkyfruit water dropwort , while Crataegus laevigata midland hawthorn s are abundant in the woodland. ref name Wildweb There is access from Southborough Lane, Blackbrook Lane and Tent Peg Lane. ref http www.jubileecountrypark.btik.com Location Visiting Jubilee CountryPark, Friends of Jubilee Park ref External sites http www.jubileecountrypark.btik.com Home Friends of Jubilee Park http wildweb.london.gov.uk wildweb PublicSiteViewFull.do?pictureno 1&siteid 7197 Jubilee CountryPark, London Wildweb http www.bromley.gov.uk leisure parksandoutdoor countrysideand nature Jubilee CountryPark Local Nature Reserve.htm Jubilee CountryPark Local Nature Reserve, London Borough of Bromley References Reflist Coord 51.392 0.062 type landmark region GB BRY display title Category Parks and open spaces in Bromley Category Local Nature ... more details
Image Tai Tam 1.jpg thumb 270px Tai Tam CountryPark. File Dam of tai tam byewash reservoir.JPG thumb 270px The dam of Tai Tam Byewash Reservoir in Tai Tam CountryPark. Tai Tam CountryPark Chinese language Chinese , Datan Jiaoye Gongyuan is a countrypark in the Tai Tam area in the south end of Hong Kong Island . The park was also expanded with the addition of the Tai Tam CountryPark Quarry Bay extension . At 1315 hectares, the park consists of one fifth of Hong Kong Island s land mass. The park was designated in 1977 with attractions like Jardine s Lookout Tai Tam Upper Reservoir Tai Tam Byewash Reservoir Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Tai Tam Intermediate Reservoir Tai Tam Forts External links commons Category Tai Tam CountryPark Tai Tam CountryPark http www.afcd.gov.hk english country cou vis cou vis cou cou vis cou tt cou vis cou tt.html Tai Tam CountryPark Conservation designations in Hong Kong HongKong geo stub Coord 22.25701 114.20262 display title Category Country parks and special areas of Hong Kong Category Tai Tam zh ... more details
File Country parks.svg right 35px CountryPark Emberton CountryPark is a convert 200 acre km2 sing on Countrypark on the River Great Ouse Great Ouse River, located near the village of Emberton , near the town of Milton Keynes in the county of Buckinghamshire , England , United Kingdom . Within the park area are five lakes. References http www.milton keynes.gov.uk embertonpark home.asp Official Site http www.enjoyengland.com Attraction Emberton CountryRoyal Park 135040 Emberton Country Park.htm Enjoy England Emberton Profile coord 52 08 41 N 0 42 43 W display title Category Country parks in England Category Visitor attractions in Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire geo stub ... more details
File 2003 lake3 scenic photos.jpg 3 .JPG thumb 200px The lake in Coombe CountryPark File Coombe countrypark sunset over the deer park.JPG right thumb The Deer Park Coombe CountryPark is a countrypark located in Warwickshire , England . Although the park is geographically in Warwickshire, it is only a few miles to the east of Coventry and is managed by Coventry City Council . The park has been developed from the grounds of an old abbey, the buildings of which have now been converted into the Coombe Abbey hotel. In the 18th century the landscape of the park was design by Lancelot Brown making it an historically important site for the region. The park now contains convert 500 acre km2 of woodlands, formal gardens, arboretum, open grasslands and lake. It has a visitor centre equipped with a Cafe, Gift shop, Discovery Centre, History room and Woodturners workshop. It also has a climbing forest, bird hide, summer wild flower meadow and an extensive events program. External links Commons category http www.coventry.gov.uk ccm navigation environment land and premises parks and recreation coombe countrypark jsessionid biguZJAFMix9 Information about the park from Coventry City Council coord 52.412 1.409 dim 2000 region GB display title Category Coventry Category Country parks in Warwickshire ... more details
Infobox park name Priory CountryPark photo Priorycountrypark.jpg photo width photo alt photo caption type countrypark location Bedford , Bedfordshire BR England coords Coord 52.131972 0.434981 type landmark display inline,title area created 1986 operator Bedford Borough Council visitation num status Open all year map map width map alt map caption File Country parks.svg left 35px CountryPark Priory CountryPark is a countrypark located in the Newnham, Bedford Newnham area of Bedford , England alongside the River Great Ouse . The park is managed by Bedford borough Bedford Borough Council . ref http www.bedford.gov.uk Default.aspx Web PrioryCountryPark Bedford Borough Council Priory CountryPark ref The park was established after Gravel pit gravel extraction ended in 1977. It was officially opened in 1986 by Valerie Singleton . fact date January 2011 It covers an area of 300 acres 121 hectares , with habitats including lakes , grassland and woodland . ref http www.wildlifebcnp.org educationcentres education priory.htm The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough website . Accessed 3 January 2011 ref It includes the Priory Marina and Cardington Artificial Slalom Course . Priory CountryPark won a Green Flag Award in 2007. ref http www.greenflagaward.org.uk winners GSP001265 Green Flag Award winners Priory CountryPark ref See also Bedford Park, Bedford Bedford Park References references External links Commons category http www.priorycountrypark.co.uk Flora and Fauna of Priory CountryPark, Bedford http priorycountrypark.blogspot.com Priory CountryPark blog http www.priorysc.org.uk Priory Sailing Club http www.canoeslalom.co.uk courses cardington.htm Cardington Artificial Slalom Course CASC Category Country parks in England Category Nature reserves in Bedfordshire Category Environment of Bedfordshire Category Geography of Bedfordshire Category Parks and open spaces in Bedfordshire Category Bedford Bedfordshire geo stub ... more details
File Country parks.svg right 35px CountryPark The Harrold Odell CountryPark is a Countrypark in Bedfordshire , England , located between the villages of Odell, Bedfordshire Odell and Harrold, Bedfordshire Harrold . The site covers convert 144 acre km2 , has three lakes and is located on the River Great Ouse . The park was opened in 1986. Previously it was an extraction pit for sand and gravel, with the pits being closed and flooded in the early 1980s. External links http www.hocp.co.uk Harrold Odell CountryPark Website http www.bedford.gov.uk environment and planning countryside country parks and places to vi harrold odell country park.aspx Bedford Borough Site http www.enjoyengland.com attractions find attraction ProductDetail.aspx?Pid 157265 Enjoy England Profile coord 52 12 21 N 0 35 49 W display title Category Country parks in England Category Parks and open spaces in Bedfordshire Bedfordshire geo stub ... more details
File Riseley geograph.org.uk 3557.jpg thumb Main entrance to Wellington CountryPark Wellington CountryPark File Country parks.svg 20px is a countrypark in Berkshire , around Riseley, Berkshire Riseley , near Reading, Berkshire Reading . The Park consists of convert 350 acre km2 of coniferous and deciduous woodlands with several nature trails and a lake. It was opened in 1974 by the Arthur Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington Eighth Duke and Duchess of Wellington . The park has a campsite which has sole use of the children s play area facilities when the park itself closes. References http www.wellington country park.co.uk Official site coord 51 21 25 N 0 57 19 W display title Category Country parks in England Category Parks and open spaces in Berkshire Category Visitor attractions in Berkshire Berkshire geo stub ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Image GoodwoodCountryParkSign.JPG thumb right Goodwood Country Park Sign Image GoodwoodCountryPark.JPG thumb right Goodwood Country Park grass area Goodwood Country Park is a Country Park in West Sussex in southern England . It is within the estate of Goodwood House near Chichester , and next to Goodwood Racecourse and the Trundle hill fort Trundle Iron Age hill fort. It is mostly woodland, with some open grassland space, with picnic area near the car park. There are a number of walks. The park is crossed by the Monarch s Way long distance footpath. Coord 50 53 38.57 N 0 43 43.33 W type forest region GB display title Category Visitor attractions in West Sussex Category Country parks in England Category Goodwood Category Monarch s Way WestSussex geo stub ... more details
Moors Valley CountryPark , officially Moors Valley CountryPark and Forest , is a CountryPark situated in Ashley Heath, Dorset on the border with Hampshire , in the south of England . The park has adventure play equipment, a tree top walkway, a Go Ape high ropes course, a visitor centre and restaurant . There is also a Narrow gauge railway narrow gauge Steam locomotive steam railway the Moors Valley Railway , a golf course , lake s, bicycle cycle hire, Waymarking waymarked walk s and cycling cycle routes. A Park ranger ranger service provides a wide range of events and an educational programme. External links http www.moors valley.co.uk Moors Valley CountryPark and Forest coord 50 51 3 N 1 51 1 W region GB scale 20000 display title Category Country parks in England Category Visitor attractions in Dorset ... more details
File Country parks.svg right 35px CountryPark Market Bosworth CountryPark is to the east of Market Bosworth town. coord 52 37 28.88 N 1 23 35.15 W region GB display title The convert 35 ha landscaped CountryPark was formerly part of Bosworth Hall deer parkland. The park features a lake, a planted arboretum with many different exotic species, a wildflower meadow and a community woodland. The park has been award the Green Flag Award . Features & Activities The park has a picnic area, lakes and fishing areas and play areas for children. There is parking on site 2.50 pay on entrance and toilet facilities both open 365 days of the year. Access Access off the former road has been declassified B585 road B585 east of Market Bosworth. Market Bosworth CountryPark has wide open spaces for recreation including horse riding. External links http www.leics.gov.uk country parks market bosworth park.htm Market Bosworth CountryPark Category Country parks in Leicestershire ... more details
Image Highfield CountryPark pond.jpg 200px thumb right A small pond in the middle of br Highfield CountryPark Image Highfield CountryPark sign 2.jpg thumb 200px Sign at entrance to the park Highfield CountryPark is a convert 70 acre m2 adj on area of open land, situated on the east side of Levenshulme , Manchester , that stretches to the east of Broom Avenue across to the rear of Reddish Golf Course and to the junction of Longford Road, Reddish and Nelstrop Road, Levenshulme. ref cite web url http www.highfieldcountrypark.org title Highfield CountryPark accessdate 2008 11 23 date 2008 11 23 publisher Friends of Highfield CountryPark ref Prior to 2004 the park was jointly maintained by Manchester City Council and a group of volunteers called The Friends of Highfield Park. In July 2004 the park came to the attention of the Prudential Grass Roots campaign run by the BTCV conservation charity . Over a 12 month period the park was transformed from a dreary, vandalised wasteland into a countrypark with a picnic area and mapped out country walks. ref cite web url http www2.btcv.org.uk manchester.pdf title Case Study Highfield CountryPark, Manchester accessdate 2007 10 22 date 2005 09 07 format PDF publisher BTCV Grass Roots ref In November 2007, Highfield CountryPark, along with Boggart Hole Clough in Charlestown, Greater Manchester Charlestown , was declared a Local Nature Reserve , providing a protected habitat for many animal and plant species. ref cite web url http news.bbc.co.uk 1 hi england manchester 7105407.stm title Local Nature Reserve status given to Highfield CountryPark, Manchester accessdate 2007 10 22 date 2005 09 07 format stm publisher BBC News ref History of the site The land was used to extract clay for the manufacture of bricks for the building industry ... operated by the Jackson Brick Company. In the 1970s it was designated as a countrypark by the City ... reflist External links http www.highfieldcountrypark.org Highfield CountryPark Manchester coord 53.4406 ... more details
Havering CountryPark is a varied environment open space in northeast London , England. It includes convert 100 acre km2 of woodland. It is one of three large parklands in Havering atte Bower , the others are Bedfords Park and Pyrgo Park . The area of the park was formerly part of the estate of Havering Palace . The land was purchased by the Greater London Council and opened to the public in 1975, with ownership transferring the Havering London Borough Council in 1986. External links http www.havering.gov.uk index.aspx?articleid 5026 Havering London Borough Council Havering CountryPark http wildweb.london.gov.uk wildweb PublicSiteViewFull.do?pictureno 1&siteid 7410 London Wildweb Havering CountryPark LB Havering coord 51.6137 0.1733 type landmark region GB HAV display title Category Parks and open spaces in Havering Category Forests and woodlands of England Category Country parks in London ... more details
Infobox park name Witton CountryPark photo photo width photo caption type Urban park location Blackburn , Lancashire , England coords coord 53.743123 2.519150 display inline,title region GB type landmark name Witton CountryPark area convert 480 acre created operator Blackburn with Darwen Blackburn with Darwen Council visitation num open Open all year Witton CountryPark is a 480 acre 1.9 km public park in the west of Blackburn , Lancashire . Around half of the park is mixed woodland and parkland, while the rest is either farmland or rough grassland with open access. A visitors centre features stables with exhibitions of old horse drawn farm machinery, farm hand tools and a natural history room. A mammal centre houses shrew s, vole s, ferret s, rabbit s and other animals, which are on display. Each year, two events, namely Arts in the Park and Blackburn with Darwen Mela takes place. These events formerly took place in Corporation Park, Blackburn Corporation Park , but moved to Witton Park in 2005. Arts in the Park sees local bands playing, as well as more famous acts such as Liberty ... visited Witton CountryPark and greeted the Blackburn Harriers and Athletic Club. ref http www.bbc.co.uk news uk england lancashire 13033244 ref There are a variety of walks within the park including ... server.php?show ConWebDoc.14416 Witton CountryPark on http www.blackburn.gov.uk Blackburn ... Arts in the Park is cancelled , Lancashire Telegraph , 10 July 2007 ref The park is also the venue ... your event blackburn.aspx?rid 187 raceforlife.org Accessed 2011 ref The park is the location of a secondary school, Witton Park Business and Enterprise College. The area now covered by the park was formerly owned by a distinguished local family, surnamed Feilden. The park is watered by the River Darwen and River Blakewater , the latter flowing into the former within the park. On the 11 April 2011 ... 17 Footage from the 2011 Race for Life event Category Parks and commons in Blackburn Category Country ... more details
Penrhos CountryPark also known as Penrhos Coastal Park gbmapping SH2781 is a countrypark in Britain. It lies near Holyhead , on the island of Anglesey . It is adjacent to the A55 road A55 , on the Anglesey Coastal Path and also adjoins Beddmanarch Bay . External links http www.angleseyheritage.org doc.asp?cat 1110 The park s page at the Anglesey Heritage website Anglesey geo stub coord 53.29763 N 4.59737 W region GB source enwiki osgb36 SH2781 display title Note WGS84 lat long, converted from OSGB36 grid ref Category Country parks in Wales Category Visitor attractions in Anglesey ... more details
Image Mugdock CountryPark Visitor Centre.jpg thumb Visitor centre at Mugdock CountryPark, in the former stables of Craigend Castle Mugdock CountryPark is a countrypark and historical site located partly in East Dunbartonshire and partly in Stirling council area Stirling , in the former county of Stirlingshire , Scotland . It is to the north of Glasgow , next to Milngavie . The park includes the remains of the 14th century Mugdock Castle , stronghold of the Clan Graham Grahams of Duke of Montrose Montrose , and the ruins of the 19th century Craigend Castle , a Gothic Revival mansion. The park has a moot hill and gallows gallowhill , historical reminders of the baronial feudal right, held by lairds, of pit and gallows . Natural features include the Allander Water , Mugdock Loch, and Drumclog Muir. Visitor facilities include a visitor centre and cafe in the former Craigend Castle stable block, and a garden centre in the walled garden . External links http www.mugdock country park.org.uk Mugdock CountryPark website See also List of places in East Dunbartonshire List of places in Scotland Category Country parks in Scotland Category Parks in Stirling Category Protected areas of East Dunbartonshire coord 55 58 N 4 19 W display title Scotland protected area stub EastDunbartonshire geo stub ... more details
Infobox park name Poolsbrook CountryPark photo photo width photo caption type public and industrial heritage park location Staveley, Derbyshire Staveley , Derbyshire , England coords coord 53.2600 N 1.34900 W type landmark region GB display inline,title area 165 hectares ref name caravanclub cite web url http www.caravanclub.co.uk Planning your trip UK Trips Site Search and Book Club Sites Site Detail.htm?csid POOLSBROOK COUNTRYPARK title Poolsbrook CountryPark Caravan Club Site publisher Caravan Club accessdate 2008 06 04 ref created operator visitation num status Poolsbrook CountryPark is a park in Poolsbrook , North East Derbyshire , England . It was the site of the former Ireland Colliery . It has been transformed from dereliction into a countrypark and amenities area. The cafe is run by Friends of Poolsbrook CountryPark, a group of local volunteers giving their free time to build the community spirit in the park. Since the beginning of 2008, the park has been partly occupied by the Caravan Club , who have built a camp site with Environmentally friendly eco friendly facilities. ref name caravanclub The site adjoins the Trans Pennine Trail . References and notes reflist External links http www.poolsbrookcountrypark.org.uk Official Website run by the Friends of Poolsbrook CountryPark Category Country parks in Derbyshire ... more details
Shek O CountryPark is a rural marine park located on Shek O , Southern District, Hong Kong and facing the South China Sea . The 701 hectare park opened in 1979. The park s attractions include Dragon s Back D Aguilar Peak Hong Kong Trail To Tei Wan Village Shek O Beach External links http www.afcd.gov.hk english country cou vis cou vis cou cou vis cou so cou vis cou so.html Shek O CountryPark Conservation designations in Hong Kong coord missing Hong Kong Category Country parks and special areas of Hong Kong Category Southern District, Hong Kong zh HongKong geo stub ... more details
Tai Lam CountryPark zh t p D l n Ji oy G ngyu n , established on 23 February 1979, is a countrypark located in the Tai Lam , at the south of Yuen Long and east of Tuen Mun , in the western New Territories of Hong Kong . This Hong Kong Country Parks & Special Areas countrypark has an area of 54 km . Highlights A series of barbecue and picnic sites are provided along Route Twisk , the Sek Kong, Pat Heung catchwater and the Tuen Mun catchwater. In addition, there are a lot of trails. For example, the MacLehose Trail , The Kap Lung Forest Trail starts from the top of Route Twisk near the CountryPark Management Centre. The Twisk Nature Trail near the CountryPark Management Centre introduces the natural environment and human impacts in the area. The fitness trail at So Kwun Wat catchwater provides 14 sets of fitness equipment for visitors and morning walkers. Transportation To Route Twisk at Tai Lam CountryPark Kowloon Motor Bus No. 51 from Tsuen Wan Nina Tower to Kam Tin To Tai Tong at Tai Lam CountryPark K66 West Rail Line MTR West Rail Line feeder bus from Long Ping to Tai Tong . The terminus is at Tai Tong. To Ho Pui at Tai Lam CountryPark GMB No. 71 from Yuen Long to Ho Pui Village . To Tuen Mun at Tai Lam CountryPark start the walk at Tuen Mun Hoh Fuk Tong 614 or 614P at Hoh Fuk Tong KCRC Hoh Fuk Tong To Sham Tseng start the walk at Tsing Lung Tau. KMB 52X or 53 on Castle Peak Road K51 The bus Terminus is at Tai Lam, which is the south of the countrypark. The route passes through Tuen Mun KCRC Tuen Mun Station and Siu Hong KCRC Siu Hong Station See also Hong Kong Country Parks & Special Areas External links commons Category Tai Lam CountryPark Tai Lam CountryPark Initial text based on information provided by the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation ... english country cou vis cou vis cou cou vis cou tl cou vis cou tl.html AFCD Tai Lam Conservation designations in Hong Kong coord missing Hong Kong Category Country parks and special areas of Hong Kong ... more details
Infobox park name Avon Valley CountryPark alt name photo Fallow deer arp.jpg photo width photo alt photo caption Fallow Deer in the park type Countrypark location Keynsham , Somerset , England coords coord 51.4171 N 2.4749 W display inline,title area convert 50 acre ha created Start date 1976 operator visitation num status open map Somerset UK location map.svg map width 220 map alt map caption Location of Avon Valley CountryPark in Somerset x 805 y 118 Avon Valley CountryPark is a convert 50 acre ha Countrypark in Keynsham , Somerset , England. The park which is next to the River Avon Bristol River Avon provides country walks, a boating lake, play areas for children, a small petting zoo and a miniature railway. ref cite web url http www.bristol link.co.uk entertainment avon valley park.htm title Avon Valley CountryPark publisher Bristol Link accessdate 4 February 2011 ref The site was common grazing land in the 15th century and later became a farm. In 1976 it was purchased as a pick your own fruit farm ref cite web url http www.thisisbristol.co.uk news wild article 354252 detail article.html title Call of the wild publisher Evening Post accessdate 4 February 2011 ref and subsequently developed into the countrypark. ref cite web url http www.avonvalleycountrypark.com about history.php title History publisher Avon Valley CountryPark accessdate 4 February 2011 ref Miniature railway Main Strawberry Line Miniature Railway Within the park is the Strawberry Line , a convert 0.75 mi km sing on length of RailGauge 5in Rail gauge gauge railway. It is Britain s only commercial ground level RailGauge 5in railway. ref cite web url http www.rideonrailways.co.uk page40.html title ... 4 February 2011 ref References Reflist External links Commons category Avon Valley CountryPark br Avon Valley CountryPark position left official website http www.avonvalleycountrypark.com Category Country parks in Somerset Category Keynsham ... more details
Unreferenced date November 2007 The Black Country Urban Park is an ambitious proposal to transform the environment of the Black Country through positive action at an unprecedented scale. The heart of the industrial revolution , the Black Country went into a serious economic decline in the 1980s, with the loss of almost all the heavy industry,especially Foundry metal founding . Having had the longest history of heavy industry of any urban area in the world the area was left with a legacy of dereliction and contamination. Combined with considerable Relative deprivation economic deprivation amongst the highest levels in the UK . The aim of the Black Country Urban Park is to turn around the area s fortunes, making it a desirable place for businesses to relocate and reverse the current trend for Human migration outmigration . The lead partners in the development of the Urban Park are Black Country Consortium , the Metropolitan Borough councils of Metropolitan Borough of Dudley Dudley , Sandwell and Metropolitan Borough of Walsall Walsall , Wolverhampton Wolverhampton City Council , Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country and British Waterways . The Urban Park proposal was an unsuccessful contender for the Peoples 50 Million lottery competition organised by the Big Lottery Fund BIG Lottery Fund . External links http www.voteblackcountryup.co.uk Black Country Urban Park Website Black Country Urban Park Partners http www.dudley.gov.uk welcome black country urban park Dudley Council http www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk ccm navigation community and living a million people black country urban park jsessionid ax5FKVK A5o9 Sandwell Council http www.walsall.gov.uk index regeneration bcup.htm Walsall Council http www.wolverhampton.gov.uk community living black country urban park Wolverhampton City Council http www.bbcwildlife.org.uk The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country http www.britishwaterways.co.uk home index.html British Waterways Coord 52.52 2.07 type landmark ... more details
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