Caldecott Park
Caldecott Park is an
Rugby Urban District
Council in 1903 from Thomas Caldecott, the last lord of the manor. There was additional land purchased to the north of the original park in 1911, bringing the park to its current size of 10.6 acres (43,000 m2).
In other respects though the park has changed a lot. There used to be an ornamental lake in the centre of the park, but that was filled in 1922. The
Dutch Elm Disease
.
However, in the 1990s there has been a programme of tree replanting. Also in 1996 a series of entertainment events were organised over the summer months. These have continued since and there are also craft fairs, art exhibitions and musical performances on the bandstand. Other attractions include a children's play area, tennis courts, a bowling green and a small kiosk which sells refreshments.
Now, to celebrate
scouts
march from Caldecott park to St Andrews Church.
In 2006 the
schools.[1] In 2013 Caldecott Park was dedicated as a Fields in Trust, Queen Elizabeth II Field - and protected in perpetuity for public recreation.[2]
52°22′37″N 1°15′45″W / 52.3770°N 1.2625°W
References
- ^ ["The story of the re-development of the park". Retrieved 11 September 2008.
- ^ Fields in Trust. "Caldecott Park". Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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