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52.91129, -1.47250
About DERBY ARBORETUM
Derby Arboretum is a public park and arboretum in the city of Derby, England, located about 1 mile (1. 6 km) south of the city centre in the Rose Hill area. It was opened in 1840, following the donation of the land by local philanthropist Joseph Strutt, and to designs by John Claudius Loudon.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Arboretum Park — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Arboretum Park — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Butterfly-bush, Petty Spurge +11 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Butterfly-bush, Petty Spurge +11 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Rhamphus oxyacanthae, Migrant Hawker, Typhlocyba quercus +9 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Rhamphus oxyacanthae, Migrant Hawker, Typhlocyba quercus +9 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 17Walking route
Long Walk, Kedleston HallWalking route5.1 km
Enjoy this picturesque walk which offers memorable views of the gardens and the back of the Hall, while giving a good perspective of the size of Kedleston Park. Slight inclines, woodland paths and rough walking. Suitable for all abilities.
Circular Walk 19Walking route
🚴Cycling
107 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 54Cycling route
Derby Orbital Route 66Cycling route
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Route 672Cycling route
Great Northern GreenwayCycling route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
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