Abbey Park, Leicester
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Abbey Park is a public park in Leicester, England, through which the River Soar flows. It is owned and managed by Leicester City Council. It opened in 1882 on the flood plain of the River Soar, and expanded in 1932 to include the area west of the river that had formerly been the medieval St Mary's Abbey, still bounded by large medieval walls. The park includes the archaeological sites of the Abbey and the ruins of Cavendish House, along with a wide range of decorative and recreational parkland features.
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Location | Leicester, UK |
Coordinates | 52.647°N 1.136°W / 52.647; -1.136 |
Area | 89 acres (36 ha) |
Opened | 29 May 1882; 141 years ago (1882-05-29) |
Operated by | Leicester City Council |
Open | Open all year |
Status | Grade II* (Register of Historic Parks and Gardens[1] |
Water | River Soar & boating lake |
Designation | Green Flag[2] |
Website | leicester.gov.uk |
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It is Grade II* listed in Historic England's Register of Parks and Gardens.[3]