Priory Country Park

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Priory Country Park is a country park located in the Newnham area of Bedford, England alongside the River Great Ouse. The park is managed by Bedford Borough Council.[1]

The park was established after gravel extraction ended in 1977; it opened in 1986. It covers an area of 300 acres (121 hectares), with habitats including lakes, grassland and woodland.[2]

Priory Country Park won a Green Flag Award in 2007.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bedford Borough Council: Priory Country Park
  2. ^ The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough website
  3. ^ Green Flag Award winners: Priory Country Park

[edit] External links

  • Flora and Fauna of Priory Country Park, Bedford
  • Priory Country Park (blog)
  • Priory Sailing Club
  • Cardington Artificial Slalom Course (CASC)

Coordinates: 52.131972° N -0.434981° E

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Categories: Country parks in England | Visitor attractions in Bedfordshire | Nature reserves in Bedfordshire | Environment of Bedfordshire | Geography of Bedfordshire | Parks and commons in Bedfordshire | Bedford | Bedfordshire geography stubs
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