Gheluvelt Park, Worcester
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Facts and practical information
Gheluvelt Park is a public park in Worcester, England, which opened on 17 June 1922 to commemorate the Worcestershire Regiment's 2nd Battalion after their part in Battle of Gheluvelt, a World War I battle that took place on 31 October 1914 in Gheluvelt, Belgium. It was opened by Field Marshal John French, 1st Earl of Ypres, who stated, "on that day the 2nd Worcesters saved the British Empire." A plaque inside the park commemorates Captain Gerald Ernest Lea, who died on 15 September 1914 while commanding D. Company of the 2nd Battalion. ()
Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°12'26"N, 2°13'53"W
Getting there by public transportation
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Bus
- Calculate routeWorcester Foregate Street 24 min walk
- Calculate routeWorcester Shrub Hill 32 min walk
- Calculate routeAngel Place 26 min walk
- Calculate routeCrowngate Bus Station Stand N 26 min walk
- Calculate routeCrowngate Bus Station Stand G 26 min walk
- Calculate routeCrowngate Bus Station Stand H 26 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Gheluvelt Park?
Nearby attractions include Barbourne Bicycles, Worcester (5 min walk), Worcester Racecourse, Worcester (15 min walk), Swan Theatre, Worcester (19 min walk), University of Worcester, Worcester (20 min walk).
How to get to Gheluvelt Park by public transport?
The nearest stations to Gheluvelt Park:
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- Worcester Foregate Street (24 min walk)
- Worcester Shrub Hill (32 min walk)
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- Angel Place • Lines: 44, X44 (26 min walk)
- Crowngate Bus Station Stand N • Lines: 32, 32B, 332 (26 min walk)
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