Wellington Country Park

Advantages: Reasonable prices, tranquil setting, great for picnics, lots to do for children.
Disadvantages: Lack of toilets further down the park, too much bird pooh.

...Last week I was privileged to be a parent helper on my daughter?s pre-school trip. The destination was not far from our home address yet I had never heard of this place before. Not only was I able to spend the day with a lovely group of pre-schoolers but I was able to take in some breathtaking scenery and fresh air. What a thoroughly enjoyable day lay ahead for us all and this park deserves a review to encourage (hopefully) more visitors. Situated within easy reach of both the M4 and M3, the park is open daily and is well signposted from the A33. *** PARK DETAILS*** Wellington Country Park Odiham Road Riseley READING Berkshire RG7 1SP Tel: 0118 932 6444 info@wellington-country-park.co.uk http://www.wellington-country-park.co.uk **Opening times as of 2007: ** The Park is open daily from February half term...

mrsmopples 23.06.2007 · Read review
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For the Country in the City - Pollok Country Park

Advantages: Free Entry, Open All Year, Beautiful, Lots to See and Do
Disadvantages: None Whatsoever!

...Would you be surprised to learn that Glasgow has over 70 parks within its city boundaries? It's not known affectionately as "Dear Green Place" for nothing. One of the largest parks is Pollok Country Park. Situated in the southside of the city, just three miles from the city centre, it was voted Best Park in Britain in 2007 and then went on to be crowned Europe's Best Park in 2008. It's a large park at over 360 acres, so even when the sun is splitting the sky (which does happen in Glasgow, you know!), it never feels crowded and you can always find a wee quiet spot for yourself. Where is it and how do we get there? It's on Pollokshaws Road, postcode G43 1AT, if you have SatNav, or take junction 1 or 2 from the M77 and follow the signs for the Burrell Collection. There is plenty of parking within the park. It...

carcraig 02.06.2009 (08.09.2009) · Read review
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Wirral Country Park - the Wirral Way

Advantages: Great day out for all the family
Disadvantages: none

...Now that the warmer weather has arrived I felt it was time to write about one of the places that I have visited on so many occasions from a child through to an adult and somewhere that will never loose its attraction. History of Wirral Country Park During the time of the Victorians a busy railway linked Hooton to West Kirby on the Wirral 12 miles away, miles of the railway line ran near to the Dee Estuary. The Steam Trains that used the railway used to bring townspeople to various stops along the line such as Parkgate for a cheap day out and back to the cities and towns at the end of the day. However, in 1962 the line was closed the seaside resorts as was where silted up and the track lay derelict for many years. In 1973 backed by the Countryside Commision and a lot of work this old railway line was opened as Wirral Country...

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Ulley Country Park

Advantages: Tranquil, free, easily accessible
Disadvantages: Can get crowded at popular times

...Ulley reservoir lies approximately 10 miles (16 Km) to the east of Sheffield in South Yorkshire. This reservoir and its surrounding area of woodland opened as a country park in 1986 although the reservoir itself was created during the 1870's to provide a fresh supply of drinking water to Rotherham. By the early 1980's Ulley Reservoir was no longer providing water for Rotherham and so it was sold by Yorkshire Water to Rotherham Borough Council for the token sum of £1, with the purpose of creating the Country Park that we see today. Ulley Country Park now covers an area of around 33 acres. This is an area that I know very well. As a child I used to play around here and in those days it was the only local reservoir where sailing took place. It is still the home of the Ulley Sailing Club but nowadays the newer Rother Valley Country Park...

micksheff 25.08.2007 · Read review
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Wellington Country Park

Advantages: Good family day out, not too expensive
Disadvantages: Lots of bird poo

...~~*~~ Wellington Country Park ~~*~~ Where is it? Odiham Road, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire. RG7 1SP tel: 01189326444 fax: 01889326445 email: info@wellington-country-park.co.uk or: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk Admission: Adults £6.00 Seniors £5.00 Children 3-15 years £5.00 Children under 3 FREE Family of 2 adults and 2 children £19.50 Special needs: If you have anyone with special needs, there is a 20% discount on the admission fee and the carer goes FREE. Groups: Groups of 20 or more received a 20% discount on admission fee. Must contact reception prior to visit. Open daily: 10th - 25th February and 15th - 31st March 10.00am - 4.30pm 1st April - 30th September 10.00am - 5.30pm 1st October - 4th November 10.00am - 4.30pm Gates are locked half hour after closing...

ailuj34 29.06.2007 · Read review
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A nice country park in West Yorkshire

Advantages: Free access, good quality footpaths, an old mill and boathouse
Disadvantages: Messy paths after rainfall

...Newmillerdam Country Park lies adjacent to the main A61 Barnsley to Wakefield road in West Yorkshire. I have driven past here many times and I have always made a mental note to pay it a visit but it was only very recently that I finally got the chance to stop and have a look around. The country park is located approximately 5 kilometres south of Wakefield and covers an area of 237 acres. It consists of mixed broadleaf woodland centred around a large lake. When I visited here in early November the trees were lovely shades of golden brown. There is a large car park (pay and display) and a footpath goes all of the way around the lake. There are smaller footpaths that extend into the woodland and these are all popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The earliest reference to this area date back 1285 when the area was known...

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Thrybergh Country Park, South Yorkshire

Advantages: Lots Of Wildlife, Free Entry
Disadvantages: Footpaths Can Get Messy

...Thrybergh Country Park lies approximately 3 miles to the North West of Rotherham Town Centre and about 9 miles to the West of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire and is one of the largest Country Parks in the region. At the centre of this Park lies a Reservoir, created in 1880 to supply Water to Doncaster and the surrounding area. However throughout its history this Reservoir never met the demands that were put on it, largely due to leakage from the reservoir floor. During the 1940's this Reservoir was producing 490,000 gallons of Water a day, but losing 100,000 gallons of this every day. By the 1960's it was only producing 350,000 gallons a day, but still losing 100,000 gallons every day, so it no longer became commercially viable. In September 2000 Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council purchased Thrybergh reservoir from Yorkshire...

micksheff 27.01.2007 · Read review
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Shipley Country Park, Derbyshire

Advantages: Lots of Recreational Space
Disadvantages: Close to an Industrial Estate

...Shipley Country Park is located between Ilkeston and Heanor in Derbyshire, 10 miles to the North East of Derby and 11 miles to the West of Nottinghamshire. The Park covers an area of over 600 acres of open Grassland, landscaped Gardens, Lakes and Reservoirs and other recreational areas. This is an area of Derbyshire that I seldom visit, as I tend to prefer the more hilly areas of the Peak District National Park further to the North. However I did recently find myself ?down south? so to speak and the Shipley Country Park was one of the places that I visited. The Park opened to the Public in 1976 and is managed by Derbyshire County Council. The former Estate was a vast Country Estate, which during the 18th and 19th centuries and was the residence of a very prominent local family called the Miller-Mundy?s. The Estate was rich in Coal...

micksheff 08.05.2007 (07.05.2007) · Read review
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From Breathless Beauty... To Pretty Park

Advantages: Nice short walks, picnic tables, swimming area.
Disadvantages: Rubbish dumped in river and lack of bins.

...sign stating that our beloved ?watering hole? had become the ?Knettishall Heath Country Park?, and that in order to enter, we needed to part with £1.00. Granted, Suffolk County Council weren?t charging a fortune for entrance into the ?park?, and if we were somewhat put off, it was because our beloved ?watering hole? was no longer a well kept secret by the dozen or so people who used to show up on weekends with the children and family pets. The ?watering hole? was no longer unspoilt beauty, it had been seized and was now under the dominion of Suffolk County Council ? this mightn?t be such a bad thing we thought to ourselves, forking over the pound coin and parking the car. At first glance, not much had changed? the parking area blended in with the countryside, complete with mesh floor covered in what looked to be pine needles and fenced...

GoFigure 30.09.2009 (22.10.2009) · Read review
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Review of Knettishall Heath Country Park, Suffolk

A Country gem

Advantages: Quiet or Loud the choice is yours, Golf, Driving range
Disadvantages: You really need a car to get there

...Polkemmet Country is situated in West Lothian some 15 miles from Edinburgh. Entrance is obtained from the B7066 one mile West of Whitburn or the Harthill road.. Whitburn can be accessed from J3a of the M8 motorway which is the main route from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Among the facilities available are Information Centre,Waymarked walking Trails, Golfing, Restaurant, Bowling Green, Picnic and Barbeque areas, Play areas and a Bar. Brief Outline Polkemmet was owned by the Baillie family from 1620 to 1957 and they played a major part in the life of the local community. They provided various country sports a lot of which are still available to visitors today.In 1907 a mausoleum was built to the memory of Robert Baillie ( 4th Baronet of Polkemmet ) and it remains a landmark of the park to this day. After many years of neglect the estate...

donf18 01.12.2005 · Read review
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