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Welfare Park

5 ha

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

53.12742, -1.29852

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • ☀️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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Swartz's Feather-moss, Slender Pocket-moss, Lateral Cryphaea +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Welly Walk, HardwickWalking route4 km

Wellies not essential!

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Skegby TrailWalking route
Named route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km

Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Sculpture Trail, HardwickWalking route5.3 km

Discover the craftmanship of the Hardwick Masons as you follow the new sculptures along the trail. Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Three Centres TrailWalking route
Named route
North Streetpublic footpath · 78 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 78 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blackwell TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Skegby TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Teversal TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route23 m
Named routeRef 67Length 23 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 67Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mill Lanerestricted byway · 565 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 565 mSurface gravelPath type: service
Cross Lanerestricted byway · 75 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 75 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Huthwaite - bowling green on Welfare Park

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Huthwaite - bowling green on Welfare Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Sutton LawnUrban park3.2 km→✦HARDWICK HALLHistoric site4.9 km→🌱Portland Country ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Brierley Forest ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Silverhill WoodUrban park3.1 km→🌱Tibshelf PondsUrban park3.1 km→

Nearby reservoirs

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Silverhill 3

Not High (England Use Only)3.0 km→
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Silverhill 2

Not High (England Use Only)3.0 km→