Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands
The Menagerie
The Menagerie — architectural structure in Hackleton, West Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Menagerie is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1750. Designed by Thomas Wright. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "architectural structure in Hackleton, West Northamptonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1734°, -0.7984°.
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Place summary
The Menagerie is a Grade II* listed zoo-aquarium located in Hackleton, West Midlands. Established in 1750, it exemplifies Georgian architecture, designed by architect Thomas Wright.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1734, -0.7984
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Hackleton
- Postcode
- NN7 2FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Established
- 1750
Sources
- wikidata: Q17545222 (CC0)
- commons: The Menagerie, Horton - geograph.org.uk - 249009.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Menagerie?
- The Menagerie is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN7 2FS), in the parish of Hackleton.
- When was The Menagerie built?
- Built or established in 1750. Designed by Thomas Wright.
- Is The Menagerie a listed building?
- The Menagerie is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Menagerie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN7 2FS. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.