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Locksley Park

1 ha

📷 Wikipedia · Mike Locksley · CC BY-SA 3.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.91758, -1.17603

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Hobby, Carrion Crow +88 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Hobby, Carrion Crow +88 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Mystacides longicornis, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +64 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Mystacides longicornis, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Swartz's Feather-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss, Bird's-claw Beard-moss +113 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Swartz's Feather-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss, Bird's-claw Beard-moss +113 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Arboretum Route 1Walking route
Named route
Arboretum Route 2Walking route
Named route
Park StepsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Kingfisher RouteWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

105 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Lenton Lane Cycle GatewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
West Bridgford to Cotgrave (via A52)Cycling route
Named routeUk Nottinghamshire
Cliton to City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N1Regional cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Mike Locksley

📷 Wikipedia · Mike Locksley · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mike Locksley

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🌱Rushcliffe Country ParkUrban park4.2 km→🦉WOLLATON PARKNature reserve3.9 km→🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park4 km→🏞️RUSHCLIFFECountry park4.2 km→🦉RUSHCLIFFE COUNTRY PARKNature reserve4.2 km→🌱Weirfield Recreation GroundUrban park1.8 km→

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