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Parks & Playgrounds in Nottingham

Every parks & playgrounds day out we've visited and written up honestly.

9 places Every one visited by us 4 free to visit

Arnot Hill Park

HUDDLEPIN'S PICK

Arnot Hill Park

Arnold, NottinghamFree entry

Play area, skate park and a lake in Arnold, with a café on site and two hours' free parking if you get a ticket.

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Colwick Country Park

Nottingham

Big lakeside park east of the city with a recycled-equipment playground for toddlers to 10-year-olds, free parking and miles of flat paths for buggies and bikes.

Dog friendlyFree parkingOutdoor playParking+2 more

Gedling Country Park

Gedling Country Park

Mapperley

Former colliery turned 276-acre country park with a mining-themed play area, zip wire and accessible trails, free to explore, with a proper café for afters.

Baby changeCaféChanging PlacesDog friendly+6 more

Newstead AbbeyFree

Newstead Abbey

Ravenshead

300 acres of parkland, a play park and trail sheets to grab at the gate, kids 15 and under go free with a paying adult.

Baby changeCaféDog friendlyGift shop+5 more

Nottingham Arboretum

Nottingham Arboretum

Nottingham

Nottingham's oldest park, right by the city centre with tram access, buggy-friendly surfaced paths and a tree trail to explore, but no public toilets on site.

CaféDog friendlyOutdoor playWheelchair accessible

Rushcliffe Country ParkFree

Rushcliffe Country Park

West Bridgford, Nottingham

A big free-to-enter park near West Bridgford with a lake, a great play area with a 14-element tower, a skatepark and 4X bike track, easily fills a whole day.

Baby changeCaféChanging PlacesDog friendly+7 more

Thoresby Park

Thoresby Park

Newark

A 400-year Nottinghamshire estate with 150 acres of parkland, woodland and gardens, a new play park, courtyard shops, cafe and a free military museum, good for a picnic and a wander with buggies.

CaféGift shopOutdoor playParking+1 more

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