Spinney Hill Park, Leicester
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Spinney Hill Park, Leicester
Image: © Tim Heaton Taken: 6 Oct 2020
Created in 1885 when the City Corporation, worried about a lack of public open space in this area of Leicester, bought the Spinney Hill Estate for £18,000. It consists of 34 acres of sloping parkland with walks under shady tree avenues, playgrounds and ball courts.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.633442
Longitude
-1.106617