Plan your visit
Getting here
53.23381, -1.04566
About THORESBY PARK
Thoresby Hall is a 19th-century country house and park in Budby, Nottinghamshire, some 2 miles (4 km) north of Ollerton. It is one of four neighbouring country houses and estates in the Dukeries in north Nottinghamshire all occupied by dukes at one time during their history. The hall is constructed of rock-faced ashlar with ashlar dressings.
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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
- ☀️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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Reedbeds — bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits and reed warblers; Birds — Robin, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit +85 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: THORESBY HALL AND ADJOINING OUTBUILDINGS, GATE AND RAILINGS; Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Reedbeds priority habitat; Birds — Robin, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit +85 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Reedbeds — emperor dragonfly and rare fen invertebrates; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Common Red Soldier Beetle, Conops quadrifasciatus +7 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
19 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greenwood TrailWalking route
Clumber Park Curiosities Long Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route12 km
Varied terrain, including paths, parkland, woodland and road. Includes steps, slight slopes and roadside grass verges. Dog Friendly.
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Major Oak TrailWalking route
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km
Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.
West Drayton Avenuepublic footpath · 16 m
West Drayton Avenuepublic footpath · 78 m
West Drayton Avenuepublic footpath · 299 m
🚴Cycling
30 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km
Route 6Cycling route
NCN National Route 648Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route183 m
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
🐴Horse riding
17 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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