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Nottingham Arboretum

7 ha

📷 John Sutton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

52.96124, -1.15691

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About Nottingham Arboretum

The Arboretum is a city park in Nottingham, England. It was the first designated public park in Nottingham, selected under the authority of section 53 of the St. Mary's Nottingham Inclosure Act 1845.

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Urban parkGrade II* listed park and garden

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidToilets

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Canada Goose +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Canada Goose +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Batman Hoverfly +140 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Batman Hoverfly +140 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 7 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
The Smew TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Packers Placepublic footpath · 28 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface pavedPath type: steps
Elm Avenuepublic footpath · 253 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 253 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Packers Placepublic footpath · 23 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 23 mSurface pavedPath type: footway
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Cycling

138 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
Family Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
River LeenCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Mountain Bike RouteMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Nottingham Arboretum: the Sebastopol Cannons

📷 John Sutton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Nottingham Arboretum: the Sebastopol Cannons

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🦉WOLLATON PARKNature reserve3.9 km→🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Woodthorpe Grange ParkUrban park3 km→🌱The Green HeartUrban park1.4 km→🌱King Edward ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Bridgford ParkUrban park3.6 km→

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