Gadebridge Park

Gadebridge Park
Type Park
Location Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Coordinates 51°45′49″N 0°29′04″W / 51.7637°N 0.4844°W / 51.7637; -0.4844Coordinates: 51°45′49″N 0°29′04″W / 51.7637°N 0.4844°W / 51.7637; -0.4844
Area 32 hectares
Open All year
Website Official website
The listed bridge

Gadebridge Park is an urban park in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.[1]

History

The first reference to a building on the land is in 1289 when there was a house called Burymilne. Before 1539 the land was the home of the Waterhouse family. Richard Combes inherited the land and built another house which remained in place until 1790.[2]

Facilities

There is a seasonal splash park, two children's play areas, a skate park, cycling and walking paths, boot camps and fitness trainers.[3] The area covered is around 32 hectares.[1] Gadebridge Parkrun takes place in the park each Saturday morning.[4]

Landmarks

The park contains a Roman Villa which is a listed ancient momument.[5] There is also a bridge over the River Gade which is Grade II listed with Historic England.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Gadebridge Park". www.dacorum.gov.uk.
  2. ↑ "Historic Gadebridge Park". www.dacorum.gov.uk.
  3. ↑ "Gadebridge Park attractions". www.dacorum.gov.uk.
  4. ↑ "Course - Gadebridge parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk.
  5. ↑ England, Historic. "Gadebridge Roman villa, Dacorum - 1015577". historicengland.org.uk.
  6. ↑ England, Historic. "Bridge over River Gade, Dacorum - 1342170". historicengland.org.uk.
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