Gadebridge Park Explained

Gadebridge Park
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Type:Park
Location:Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Area:32 hectares
Coords:51.762°N -0.478°W
Open:All year
Website:Official website

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]

One big children's play area, a skate park, cycling and walking paths, and an outdoor gym.[3] The area covered is around 32 hectares.[1] Gadebridge parkrun, a free weekly timed 5k event takes place in the park each Saturday morning at 9am.[4]

Landmarks

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

Notes and References

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