Explore Nottingham's Parks

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Wollaton Hall:

The home of batman and where deer roam freely throughout the park grounds. Wollaton Hall has over 500 acres of explorable space consisting of formal and botanical gardens and lakes to explore. You can even take up specific trails and or go on an orienteering course too! Throughout the year it hosts lots of events including Nottingham's biggest festival of the year; Splendour Festival.

Find out more about Wollaton Hall here:

https://wollatonhall.org.uk/visit/

 

Address:

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG8 2AE

 

Travel:

You can take the following buses from Nottingham City Centre.

35, 35b 36 (Orange Line)

30 (Pink Line)

You can go to https://www.nctx.co.uk/plan-your-journey to find out more information.

 

Attenborough Nature Reserve:

Formerly one of the UK's biggest gravel pits, then turned nature park, Attenborough Nature Reserve was opened by Britain's renowned naturist and honorary member, David Attenborough. The park has multiple trails to explore, whether its by the river or the parks vast lakes. You can find an abundance of wildlife here which is fascinating to witness.

 

Find out more about Attenborough Nature Reserve here:

https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/history-attenborough

 

Address:

Barton Lane

Chilwell

Nottinghamshire

NG9 6DY

 

Travel:

You can take the 36 (Orange Line) get off at Cator Lane. Walk for 20 minutes along meadow lane on to long lane. Follow signs for Attenborough nature reserve.

Take the train from Nottingham city train station to Attenborough. Follow signs to Attenborough nature reserve.

You can go to https://www.nctx.co.uk/plan-your-journey  & https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/travel-information to find out more information.

 

Colwick Park:

Linked with Nottingham Racecorse and known for hosting huge rave events (Detonate Festival) With 90 acres of Lakes, forest trails and more ducks than you could possibly imagine. We'd recommend a trip out to Colwick Park. They run loads of events and activities too!

• Fishing, including club run taster sessions

• Parkrun

• Swimming (by prior arrangement only) 

• Orienteering

• Geocaching

• Bird watching and wildlife photography

• Cycling

• Walking

• Horse riding

• Adventure Activities

• Ranger led activities

Find out more about Colwick Park here:

https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/colwickCP

 

Address:

Colwick Country Park

Mile End Road

Colwick

Nottingham

NG4 2DW

 

Travel:

You can take the following buses from Nottingham City Centre.

44 & 44A (Red Line)

50 (Grey Line)

To plan your journey, visit NCT website

 https://www.nctx.co.uk/plan-your-journey

 

Holme Pierrepont:

Used as the Olympics water sport centre in 2012, Holme Pierrepont is an exciting place to explore, packed full to the brim with activities of every kind.

Located over the river from Colwick Park it's perfect for long runs and bike rides as well as loads of water sport based activities. 

 

Find out more about Holme Pierrepont  here:

https://www.nwscnotts.com/

 

Address:

National Water Sports Centre

Adbolton Lane

Holme Pierrepont

Nottingham

NG12 2LU

Travel:

You can take the following buses from Nottingham City Centre.

11 (Green Line)

 

To plan your journey, visit NCT website

 https://www.nctx.co.uk/plan-your-journey