Getting here
53.01406, -1.20379
Best for
7 activitiesDog walks
Free78%Dogs allowed with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Heritage
Free68%Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Family friendly
Free68%Urban park — family destination
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Robin Hood Way
Cycling
Varies65%Named cycling route nearby: Broxtowe Country Trail
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
23
4 named nearby · 19 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
62
62 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
18
18 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram Lines · Cycling0
Broxtowe Country Trail · Cycling0
River Leen · Cycling0
Route N9 · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Blenheim Lane · bridleway
Farleys Lane · bridleway
Farleys Lane · bridleway
About this urban park
Bulwell Hall Park is an ancient urban park covering 148 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
3 nearby · 252m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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