Parks · North Wales
Bellevue Park
In or near Wrexham.
Bellevue Park — public park in Wrexham, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bellevue Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1906. Managed by Wrexham County Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "public park in Wrexham, Wales". Coordinates: 53.0430°, -2.9990°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Grove Park Theatre is Wrexham's oldest amateur theatre located in the town centre. It offers a variety of performances including comedy, drama, and musicals, all produced by volunteers from the community.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bellevue Park (Welsh: Parc Bellevue), historically known as the Parciau, is an Edwardian park located in the city of Wrexham in northeastern Wales. Built to commemorate the jubilee year of the incorporation of the town, it is best known for the natural amphitheatre in its southeastern area, which holds regular concerts and live music performances during the summer months.
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Background
History
In the late 19th century requirements for a park were identified, although it was not until 1906 that the location of "The Parciau" was finally secured as an add-on to the existing Ruabon Road cemetery site. It was designed to commemorate the Jubilee Year of the incorporation of Wrexham. The Parciau was developed from 1910, with the entrance gates and lodge being provided by public subscriptions. The statue of Queen Victoria was originally placed in 1905 by the Guildhall and moved in the 1920s to a location in the Parciau next to the pavilion. The pavilion was converted in the 1970s to provide a community centre. During the Second World War, the Parciau was turned over for the production of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0430, -2.9990
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Offa
- Postcode
- LL13 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Established
- 1906
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4883952 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bellevue Park, Wrexham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bellvue Park, Wrexham - geograph.org.uk - 605752.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bellevue Park?
- Bellevue Park is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL13 7LY), in the parish of Offa.
- What is Bellevue Park?
- Bellevue Park — public park in Wrexham, Wales.
- How do I get to Bellevue Park?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL13 7LY.
- When was Bellevue Park built?
- Built or established in 1906.
- Who runs Bellevue Park?
- Bellevue Park is operated by Wrexham County Borough Council.
- Is Bellevue Park a protected site?
- Yes — Bellevue Park is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bellevue Park free to visit?
- Yes, Bellevue Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bellevue Park?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL13 7LY.