Catton Park
ENTRY
Free
BUGGY FRIENDLY
Yes
What it’s like
Woodland paths, wood sculptures to hunt down and a wildflower meadow to wander through, all free to get into.
This is a walking and exploring park rather than a playground one. The draw is the woodland itself: paths winding through trees, wood sculptures dotted about for kids to spot, and a wildflower meadow that's a proper change of scene once you come out of the trees. Older toddlers and school-age kids who like a bit of a ramble will get the most from it, especially if you turn the sculptures into a spotting game as you go.
There's no playground equipment here, which is worth knowing before you set off if your kids are expecting swings and slides. What you get instead is space to walk and look, and most of the footpaths are fine for pushchairs and wheelchairs, so it's not a bumpy trek if you've got a buggy or need step-free routes.
Getting there is easy enough. There's a small free car park on site with some extra parking on the road nearby, and bus stops on Spixworth Road, St Faith's Road and Chartwell Road if you're coming without a car. Dogs are welcome too, and the site even has its own pages for dog owners.
It costs nothing to get in, which makes it an easy one to drop into for an hour without much planning. Just don't expect climbing frames, this is one for legs and eyes rather than equipment.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Kids old enough to enjoy a proper woodland walk
- Parking
- Small free car park on site and some parking on road nearby
- Pushchairs
- Most footpaths are accessible by pushchairs
- Wheelchairs
- Most footpaths are accessible by wheelchairs
- Dogs
- Welcome. The site has pages for dog owners
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus stops on Spixworth Road, St Faith's Road and Chartwell Road
- No playground equipment, so bring a scooter or just plan on a walk instead
- The wood sculptures make a good spotting game for younger kids on the way round
- Buses stop on Spixworth Road, St Faith's Road and Chartwell Road if you're not driving
Plan your visit
Is there a playground?
No play equipment on site. It's woodland paths, sculptures and a meadow rather than swings and slides.
How much does it cost?
Getting in is free.
Is it OK for a pushchair or wheelchair?
Most of the footpaths are accessible for both, so you're not stuck to one bit of the park.
Where do we park?
There's a small free car park on site, plus some parking on the road nearby if that fills up.
Can we bring the dog?
Dogs are welcome, and the site has its own pages aimed at dog owners.
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