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Quarry Park
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Quarry Park — park in Shrewsbury, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Quarry Park, the nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SY1 1TR, and entry to the park is free.
About
Quarry Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Shrewsbury, England". Coordinates: 52.7040°, -2.7569°.
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Official information
Quarry Park is a large public park in Shrewsbury, covering approximately 29 acres. It features mature trees, grass areas, and is a popular venue for events like the Shrewsbury Flower Show and various community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Quarry is the main recreational park in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England. The park was created in 1719 and encompasses 29 acres. It is listed Grade II in Historic England's Register of Parks and Gardens. With a location within easy walking distance of Shrewsbury town centre, Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and Shrewsbury School, it is the most heavily used public park within the county.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
A centrepiece to the park is The Dingle, a former stone quarry, but now a landscaped sunken garden. Between 1324 and 1588 it was known as the Wet or Water Quarry because it was liable to flood. It was quarried for both stone and clay. The project to clear out the Dingle and then plant it was funded by the Shropshire Horticultural Society, with the ornamental gardens opened in 1879, featuring many flower beds and borders, with ponds and fountains. Although there are still formal planted beds, in recent years the planting scheme has become more naturalistic in style, reflecting modern tastes.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7040, -2.7569
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY1 1TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Phone
- 01743 281010
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 1 km
- Official site
- www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16258223 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Quarry (park) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Quarry, Shrewsbury (7251).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quarry Park?
- Quarry Park is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 1TR), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- What is Quarry Park?
- Quarry Park — park in Shrewsbury, England.
- How do I get to Quarry Park?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 1TR.
- Who owns Quarry Park?
- Quarry Park is owned by Shrewsbury Town Council.
- Is Quarry Park a listed building?
- Quarry Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Quarry Park free to visit?
- Yes, Quarry Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quarry Park?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 1TR.