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BELLE VUE PARK, SUDBURY
Summary
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Information on Sudbury's Town Park
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Location Plan, Opening and Closing Times.
Belle Vue house was originally built in the 1780's by Nathaniel Burrough, a retired grocer related to the Gainsboroughs.
The house was rebuilt in the nineteenth century and after the First World War became the Borough of Sudbury's council offices. The gardens, together with those of Ingram's Well House, became a town park.
Important parts of Belle Vue Park's infrastructure are the large areas of informal landscaping. Used by visitors for relaxing, picnicking and casual ball games, on sunny days it can get quite crowded!
Belle Vue House and Park were transferred to Babergh District Council in 1974, during Local Government reorganisation. Belle Vue House is now known as the "Stour Valley Centre" and provides out-reach facilities for West Suffolk College, an over fifties drop-in centre, and the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
The Park provides a wonderful setting for both formal and informal bedding, designed by Babergh District Council's Horticultural Officer.
There is a considerable variety of play facilities in the Belle Vue playground. The public toilets within the park underwent a major refurbishment in 2002 and now have baby change facilities. They can be found right next to the children's playground.
The Pet Area in Belle Vue Park is popular with all ages. Recently refurbished, it contains chipmunks, finches, parakeets, budgerigars, cockatiels, rabbits and chickens.
It is regularly inspected by the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and is currently providing a home to some of the animals in their care.
EventsEvents are held in Belle Vue Park annually. Organised by Babergh District Council, they attract sponsorship from Sudbury Town Council, local businesses and community action groups such as Sudbury in Bloom. Activities are free and prove to be extremely popular with everyone.
For other events in and around Sudbury, take a look at Suffolk's very own Visit Suffolk website or our What's on web page. There is always something to do.
Tennis CourtsBelle Vue Park has two tennis courts available for hire throughout the year. Telephone 01787 466008 for booking information.
Basketball CourtBelle Vue Park has one basketball court open for casual play to all users throughout the year. Occasionally it is used for events organised by other agencies, during which it is not available for casual use.
Putting GreenThe Putting Green is open from 1st May to 31st August, from 11.00 am to 7.30 pm. In September the opening hours are from 1.00 pm to half an hour before closing (weekdays) and 11.00 am to half an hour before closing (weekends). Equipment is available from the park ranger or games attendant, and prices are advertised in the games hut, situated next to the putting green.
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Related pages on this website ...
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Essex Avenue Junior Playground, Sudbury,
- Essex Avenue Toddler Playground, Sudbury,
- First/Second Avenue, Sudbury,
- Hawkins Close, Sudbury,
- Hawkins Road, Sudbury,
- Mountbatten Close, Sudbury,
- Pinecroft Rise, Sudbury,
- Queens Road, Sudbury,
- Raleigh Close, Sudbury,
- Uplands Road, Sudbury,
- What's on.
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External links ...
Sudbury Town Council
The official website for the town of Sudbury, Suffolk. Sudbury Town Council
Visit Suffolk
Holidays and short breaks in Suffolk mean great days out and the best value accommodation. Visit Suffolk website
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Last updated on: 18 May 2009 | Date of next review: 18 May 2010
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