Clumber Park - National Trust Country Park

Living only 5 miles from Clumber Park (I know, how lucky am I?) I have been here more times than I remember. However every time I go back I love it more and more. Admittedly some days it gets very busy and some people aren't very considerate when it comes to dogs or cycling, however the physical Clumber Park is stunning. It is very diverse, with acres and acres of dense woodland, formal gardens, farm land, the huge beautiful lake, the heathland and the myriad of various activities which are available. These include cycle hire, fishing & horse riding (both bring your own!), the large Glass House, the Chapel and the Kitchen Gardens. Car parking I believe is £3.00 as it ...  Read the complete review

Clumber Park must be one of the biggest parks in Britain. It simply is huge. Contrary to other parks in its neighbourhood (Nottinghamshire) such as Sherwood Forest, it is not just another woodland park. You will find Clumber Park easily by following the brown signs around the Ollerton-Worksop area (you will have to find Worksop or Ollerton yourself though !). There are several entries to the park, but I guess they are all built on the same pattern. The entry we use is straight off the very busy A1. It is marked by a gate of imposing stature, although two cars can not go through it side by side. It is open everyday from dusk till dawn. Once you have ...  Read the complete review

Nottinghamshire has a great number of parks and other visitor attractions, but one of the very best of these is Clumber Park. Situated in the northern part of the county, Clumber Park is the former home of the Dukes of Newcastle, but now this 3,800 acre park is owned by The National Trust and is a very popular venue for a day out. The park is located about 4.5 miles south east of Worksop and about 1 mile from the A1/A57. The nearest train station is at Worksop, and there are local buses that go to the park. (Details from Traveline on 0870 608 2608) Access to the centre of the park costs £3 per car (free to members of The National Trust), but there are ...  Read the complete review