Get outdoors, reconnect with nature, and explore the beauty of the changing seasons! Country parks are yours to enjoy. Bring the family and enjoy the space and fresh air of the countryside, and leave the stress of urban life behind.
Our country parks were set up thirty years ago. Today, they’re used by over a million people a year, from local residents and school groups to overseas tourists. We have special events too, from wildlife walks at leafy Bestwood Country Park to a 1940s weekend in the grounds of historic Rufford Abbey.
The Council manages five country parks:
Getting around
Do you have limited mobility? Take a look at information for disabled visitors and wheelchair users.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in our country parks, but so that all visitors can feel safe and relaxed, your pets must be under control.
At Rufford Abbey Country Park, dogs should be kept on a lead at all times. At our other parks, please keep dogs on a lead near visitor facilities and in busy areas.
Please clear up after your pet. In case you forget to bring some, at Rufford Abbey and Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre we even supply free bags for dog waste.
Cycling
Cycling isn't allowed at Rufford Abbey or Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, but we provide bike racks so you can park up and explore on foot. There are cycle tracks at both Bestwood and Cotgrave Country Parks.
Other parks in Nottinghamshire
For information about visiting Newstead Abbey, Wollaton Hall and other parks managed by Nottingham City Council, go to their website: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
Also nearby:
Visit Experience Nottinghamshire for information about things to do and see in Nottinghamshire.
