Country parks · East of England
Miners' Welfare Park
In or near Stockton.
Miners' Welfare Park — park in Bedworth, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beccles · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Miners' Welfare Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Bedworth, England". Coordinates: 52.4747°, 1.4731°.
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Official information
Miners' Welfare Park is a public park offering green spaces for relaxation and recreation. Visitors can enjoy walking paths, playgrounds, and various outdoor activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Miners' Welfare Park is the premier urban park in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
This park was originally purchased by Bedworth Miners' Welfare Committee in 1921 to offer recreation to the miners and their families. A winding wheel was erected in the park as a tribute to the miners in 1986. In 2000, it won 'Best Park in the UK' in the Britain in Bloom competition. It is now managed by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4747, 1.4731
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Ellingham
- Postcode
- NR35 2EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Beccles — 6.8 km
- Opening
- All year
- Official site
- www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q60745013 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Miners' Welfare Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Miners' Welfare Park, Bedworth - geograph.org.uk - 799061.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Miners' Welfare Park?
- Miners' Welfare Park is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR35 2EW), in the parish of Ellingham.
- What is Miners' Welfare Park?
- Miners' Welfare Park — park in Bedworth, England.
- How do I get to Miners' Welfare Park?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR35 2EW.
- Who owns Miners' Welfare Park?
- Miners' Welfare Park is owned by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
- Is Miners' Welfare Park free to visit?
- Yes, Miners' Welfare Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Miners' Welfare Park?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR35 2EW.