Gadebridge Park
LocationHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Area32 ha (79 acres)
Coordinates51.762°N 0.478°W
OpenAll year
WebsiteOfficial 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. Sir Richard Combe 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 9 am.[4]

Landmarks

The park contains a Roman villa which is a listed ancient monument.[5] There is a bridge over the River Gade which is Grade II listed with Historic England.[6] The Charter Tower is a Grade II* listed building.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Gadebridge Park". www.dacorum.gov.uk
  2. ^ "Historic Gadebridge Park". www.dacorum.gov.uk
  3. ^ "Gadebridge Park attractions". www.dacorum.gov.uk
  4. ^ "Course - Gadebridge parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk
  5. ^ England, Historic. "Gadebridge Roman villa, Dacorum - 1015577". historicengland.org.uk
  6. ^ England, Historic. "Bridge over River Gade, Dacorum - 1342170". historicengland.org.uk
  7. ^ "CHARTER TOWER, Non Civil Parish - 1262943 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-17.