Costessey Park

Settlement in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Costessey Park

Costessey Park is a charming and picturesque park located in the village of Costessey, Norfolk, England. Spread over an area of approximately 180 acres, the park offers a serene and peaceful environment for visitors of all ages.

One of the main attractions of Costessey Park is its beautiful landscaped gardens, which are meticulously maintained throughout the year. These gardens boast a wide variety of flowering plants, shrubs, and trees, providing a burst of colors and scents that are a delight to the senses. The park also features well-manicured lawns, perfect for picnics and outdoor activities.

A notable feature of Costessey Park is its extensive network of walking trails that wind through the park. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to explore the park's diverse flora and fauna, while also providing a peaceful setting for leisurely strolls or invigorating jogs.

For those seeking more active pursuits, Costessey Park offers several sports facilities, including tennis courts and a football field. These amenities cater to sports enthusiasts and provide a space for friendly matches or serious training sessions.

Moreover, Costessey Park features a children's play area, complete with swings, slides, and climbing frames, ensuring that younger visitors have a fun and enjoyable time.

With its well-maintained gardens, walking trails, sports facilities, and children's play area, Costessey Park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Costessey Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.653687/1.1919934 or Grid Reference TG1611. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Richmond Road

Hugh Venables

Middleton Crescent

Hugh Venables

Farmland Road, New Costessey

Hugh Venables

Old Milestone by Dereham Road, near Royal Norfolk Showground

Metal plate attached to stone post by the UC road, in parish of COSTESSEY (SOUTH NORFOLK District), Dereham Road, 70yds West of Costessey Lodge entrance, rear of grass verge against wooden fence, on North side of road. Dereham iron plate, erected by the Norwich & Swaffham turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- NORWICH 5 DEREHAM 11 Carved benchmark on lower right side. Milestone Society National ID: NO_NSM05.

Alan Lake

Bowthorpe Park Industrial Estate

Hugh Venables

Bowthorpe Park Industrial Estate

Hugh Venables

Bowthorpe Park Industrial Estate

Hugh Venables

Bowthorpe water tower

Hugh Venables

Sainsbury's, Norwich

The Longwater branch that's so big, it could almost be a hypermarket.

Phillip Perry

Costessey Park & Ride bus terminal

The site has 1100 parking spaces and bus services to Norwich via the University of East Anglia and to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Graham Hogg

Exhibition Hall and Reception area, Royal Norfolk Showground

The latest addition to the Royal Norfolk Show ground at Costessey. A Norfolk show has been held since 1847 it gained its Royal prefix in 1908. From 1953 until 1962 the show moved round the county being held on suitable parkland sites. The present site at Costessey covers 375 acres. New exhibition hall and reception areas are the latest additions to the multipurpose site. Average attendance for the two day show hovers around the 100,000 mark.

Michael Trolove

Triangulation Pillar on the Royal Norfolk Show ground

A well maintained Triangulation Pillar in amongst the stall holders for the annual Royal Norfolk Show. A Norfolk show has been held since 1847 it gained its Royal prefix in 1908. From 1953 until 1962 the show moved round the county being held on suitable parkland sites. The present site at Costessey covers 375 acres. New exhibition hall and reception areas are the latest additions to the multi purpose site. Average attendance for the two day show hovers around the 100,000 mark.

Michael Trolove

Triangulation Pillar on the Royal Norfolk Show ground

A well maintained Triangulation Pillar. Not sure how many visitors to the show notice it or know what it was used for. Leaning against probably!

Michael Trolove

Flush bracket no S5280

Flush bracket for the Triangulation Pillar on the Royal Norfolk show ground TG1510 : Triangulation Pillar on the Royal Norfolk Show ground

Michael Trolove

Stockman's quarters

Overnight accommodation for stock men who attend The Royal Norfolk Show and need to keep an eye on livestock that are being shown over the two day event. A Norfolk show has been held since 1847 it gained its Royal prefix in 1908. From 1953 until 1962 the show moved round the county being held on suitable parkland sites. The present site Costessey covers 375 acres. New exhibition hall and reception areas are the latest additions to the multipurpose site. Average attendance for the two day show hovers around the 100,000 mark.

Michael Trolove

Muck spreaders and ploughs

Two long standing bits of equipment that will keep a mixed enterprise farmer happy, a plough and a muck spreader. A trade stand showing off the goods available from the Agri-Hire (group) Ltd. A Norfolk show has been held since 1847 it gained its Royal prefix in 1908. From 1953 until 1962 the show moved round the county being held on suitable parkland sites. The present site at Costessey covers 375 acres. New exhibition hall and reception areas are the latest additions to the multipurpose site. Average attendance for the two day show hovers around the 100,000 mark.

Michael Trolove

Livestock and exhibition buildings

Infrastructure on the Royal Norfolk Show ground. A Norfolk show has been held since 1847 it gained its Royal prefix in 1908. From 1953 until 1962 the show moved round the county being held on suitable parkland sites. The present site Costessey covers 375 acres. New exhibition hall and reception areas are the latest additions to the multipurpose site. Average attendance for the two day show hovers around the 100,000 mark.

Michael Trolove

Awards presentation

A presentation of awards in one of the stock judging arenas at the Royal Norfolk Show ground. A Norfolk show has been held since 1847 it gained its Royal prefix in 1908. From 1953 until 1962 the show moved round the county being held on suitable parkland sites. The present site Costessey covers 375 acres. New exhibition hall and reception areas are the latest additions to the multipurpose site. Average attendance for the two day show hovers around the 100,000 mark.

Michael Trolove

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Costessey Park is located at Grid Ref: TG1611 (Lat: 52.653687, Lng: 1.1919934)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk