Croyland Park — Attraction in Wellingborough

Wellingborough Zoo park was opened in1943 in Croyland Gardens and the air was filled with the sound of Bears, Lions and Tigers. Entry was 7p. The Zoo exhibited monkeys, lions, panthers, penguins, a baby elephant and a giant tortoise. By the 1960's the Zoo came under pressure from the RSPCA about the animals living conditions. Also a man was maulled by a leopard and lost part of his arm. The Zoo closed in 1970 and the hall and Abbey became the council offices. In 2011 a new play area was introduced with an element of natural play on a Zoo theme. Three wooden sculptures of a lion, tiger and bear are here for everyone to enjoy. Croyland Park and Croyland Gardens were both part of the vast estate of the monks of Crowland Abbey in Leicestershire. Croyland Park used to be the location of Croyland Baths which have now been demolished, there are also swings here and a roundabout for the young children to enjoy. Swanspool Gardens and Croyland Gardens almost meet at the bottom of Doddington Road which...

Croyland Park is a beautiful kept park Always full of familys. With two Play areas, a small gated toddler area, and a open area for older children with great apperaters. There are lots of Dog Walker's, Cyclists and Runners. There is a great walk path round the whole park with a river, small woodland and fishing lake to experience. There are lots of benches to have a break and recharge before finishing the whole circuit of croyland. Football pitches and Basketball courts are also available to anyone. Lots of hills and fields with tress to sit and enjoy a picnic with the family on a hot summer afternoons.. Two car parking areas are around park entrance. local supermarket next to entrance for any supplies you may need. Along with the yearly Carnival, fun fair and Party in the park wellingborough puts on...

A very big park. Very hilly, but footpaths are tarmaced and there is a lot of grass, some trees, a children's play area, but not a lot else. I could not find any toilets.

You can walk your dogs in this park, which is a bonus, as not all parks allow this. There are dog poo bins scattered throughout the park to keep the park clean. There is no car parking either. So for that reason, it's...