You Are Here - Queens Park, Granby Street - Loughborough, Leicestershire - 'You Are Here' Maps on Waymarking.com

A You Are Here map at the Granby Street entrances to Queens Park, Loughborough.

"Queen's Park was first opened in June 1899 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Since 2008 the park has had Green Flag status, a mark of excellence awarded to parks and green spaces.

It is well used as a place to play, relax or learn and is easily reached by foot, bicycle, car or bus. Pay and display car parking is available close to the park off Granby Street.

The park is home to a variety of facilities including:

Under 12s play area
Challenging activities for young people involving balancing, swinging and climbing.
Bowling Green
Carillon Tower War Memorial and Museum
Bandstand
Aviaries
Swan Maze
Charnwood Museum


1899 - Queen's Park was officially opened by Mr W.B. Paget, as four acres of land.
1902 - The Bandstand was officially opened, near to the Granby Street entrance, but by 1914 it had been moved to its current position beneath the Carillon.
1905 to 1907 - an additional six acres of land were acquired from the adjoining dye works and development of the space continued.
1916 - The final piece land was purchased to complete the park as the size and shape we know it today.
1922 - The foundation stones were laid for the Carillon tower which opened a year later.
1928 - The stone balustrade around the Carillon tower was in place as well as the ornate New Street gate. Since this time the park has remained largely unchanged in its layout."

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Location Name: Granby Street entrance, Queens Park, Loughborough

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