The 30 Best Water park in Nottingham

“One of my absolute favourite places to be! Run by lovely people who strive to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community. The lake is simply beautiful; always a sheer joy to swim there in nature. I don’t often sauna but when I have it’s been bliss! Can’t recommend this gorgeous venue and team enough.”

“A lovely park, I like to take a walk here or sit on a bench with a book. In summer, social gatherings, like Picnic in the Park, are held here.”

“Absolutely amazing place. Taken our resuce cocker spaniel twice now. It is completely fenced in and gives them the opportunity to play safely off lead”

“Great experience, our instructor Sam was very experienced and I felt safe at all times. So much fun, will definitely come back”

“Good boat ride, Not a bad price, It was around £10 for 1 hour. Plenty to see and relax.”

“Lovely grounds, plenty of deer and a nice walk in fresh air. There are toilets, a café and gift shop.if you need them. You need the Ringgo app to park and pay £6.10 for all day.”

“Wooly Park is my local heaven. I love it. It has a bit of everything. Even holding events and doing themes in the school holidays. There is ALWAYS a reason to go there, even if it's just to admire the old hall or the deer.”

“Decent place for a walk & dog friendly, car park is reasonably priced, quite a good selection of paths throughout and it's a short uphill walk to the hall from the ponds. Quite a popular place so parking can be an issue at peak times.”

“A few minutes from the motorway, reasonably priced parking. Lovely cafe and a number of picnic tables. Several walks with differing lengths. The paths we followed were reasonably made-up and accessible.”

“Everyone agrees the rapids are the best thing about Center Parcs. So much fun. And even better at night! Just wish they hadn’t removed the coloured ball style lights, and replaced them with bright white LED ones. The coloured lights really added to the atmosphere.”

“Lovely park to explore with a combination of a lake, river and greenery.”

“Wonderful place for long walks not to far from Go Ape. Miles and miles of nice walking trails, plenty flat and even ground come give it a go wrap up warmly”

“It was such a lovely place! I visited Grantham for the very first time. Small quiet city I must say. I decided to visit the park, maybe a wakk to look around. I was impressed by how neat the park was, very well kept. The mapping, the walk ways. There was the beautiful stream with what looked like staircase waterfall thing. The scene and the sound was very relaxing. The children playground was fun too. Lots of play options, I found myself on the “rollercoaster" rolling and laughing like a kid, I visited some of the courts; table tennis, lawn tennis, football pitch, older children playground, bowling side. The outdoor gym was spacious and easy to use. There were so many sit outs and corners for photoshoots, picnics, had me imagining what summer would look like. There was this boat riding place, not sure what it was as we met it closed but it looked interesting. Lots of people were walking there dogs and I paid particular attention to a lady who picked up her dog’s dung as soon as it did the poo, it made me appreciate the neatness culture. Ofcourse there were bins on all corners so it seems pretty easy to keep up with good sanitation. I will definitely visit again if I find myself in Grantham sometime in the future. Please find pictures and video below.”

“It’s a true privilege to capture the beginning of a new story, and the beauty of West Park made everything all the more magical. Such a lovely setting for an unforgettable moment. Swipe across to feel a little of the magic we shared together! ✨”

“Great day fishing, brilliant weather and lovely location”

“A very beautiful place to go out with family and friends. It’s quiet and calm, especially beautiful in autumn.”

“Used to visit here on a regular basis, however this was my first visit for over 6 months. Thoroughly enjoyed walking round the lake on a sunny evening and was impressed how tidy and well kept the park was. Rowing boats available for rent, as well as mini golf and football golf. Good for families, with large grass areas for picnics and a regular ice cream van parked up. There is also a small coffee shop in the Lakeside art centre.”

“A lovely green space in the town. Excellent children's playground. Well looked after by Rushcliffe Borough Council and Friends of Bridgford Park”

“First time visiting, and very impressed. Great views from the viewing points. Had a lovely walk with a friend then a very reasonable egg on toast ín the cafe 1899. Will be back with my family.”

“Such a gorgeous little Park I say little but it's actually really extensive and has many paths to walk around and explore., the kids playground is top Notch as well.”

“A fantastic country park plenty of difference routes for walking, cycling or horse riding along the routes there's gym equipment dotted about and a few children's play parks. There's also a good sized fishing. In the visitor centre, there's a good cafe that serves hot and cold meals. The only letdown is that dogs are not allowed inside, but there is a covered area outside. Well, it's worth a visit.”

“Really impressed with this place, never been before. Only walked one path but definitely will return. Cafe very good Dog friendly, Clean Toilets. Play park for children and plenty of parking”

“Absolutely love this little park! Although it's comparatively small, it features a tennis court, bowling area, a cricket pitch as well as gym equipments. There's also a path going around the field for a nice little walk. It's also got the best play area I've been to with my little toddler - plenty of things to explore and climb on. He will happily play here for hours! It's good that it's secured from the rest of the park and also locked overnight, protecting it from vandalism. It's also very well maintained with its own car park & toilets. It does get quite busy though.”

“Having this place on your doorstep is absolutely fantastic! With plenty of routes available, my favourite is: right at the end of the lake, down the lane (with the cottage at the end), carry on passed that, then through the trees and take a left. This will lead into another walkway.”

“This was a nice place to walk. The view is very nice. I was startled at how flat the land is. Not like Tennessee.”

“Nice day out lots to do and see. Nice cafe and shops. Very open not a lot of shelter if the weather turns. Very gravelly if you have limited mobility.”

“Lovely country park, lots of different paths for walking, cycling and horse riding. Great cafe at the visitors centre.”

“Loved this experience. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The attraction is very well organised. Changing facilities are clean. Would recommend for a fun day out.”

“Heanor Memorial Park Heanor Memorial Park is a spacious and attractive green space with plenty to offer visitors. The beautifully maintained gardens are seasonally refreshed with vibrant bedding plants, while a variety of mature trees and open grassy areas provide a peaceful and relaxing environment. Whether you're looking for a tranquil spot to sit or a scenic place to walk, the park offers plenty of benches and open space to enjoy. A Living Memorial: The Park’s History In the aftermath of World War II, the local community sought a meaningful way to honor the men who had lost their lives. Rather than erecting a traditional stone monument as had been done after World War I, the vision this time was to create a "living memorial"—a public park that could be enjoyed by all. At a public meeting held in October 1945, it was decided that unused land near the town centre would be developed into the memorial park. The project was funded entirely by public donations and community fundraising efforts, and included a traditional war memorial at its heart. The park was officially opened on April 28, 1951, by the Duke of Devonshire. A cross-denominational dedication service emphasized the inclusive nature of the memorial. In 1974, ownership of the park was transferred to Amber Valley Borough Council. Later Additions and Improvements In the 1980s, a plaque was added to the war memorial to honor those who died in the Falklands Conflict of 1982. Over the years, the park has seen several enhancements, including the installation of a bandstand and modern play facilities, making it a welcoming space for all ages. Interesting Facts Historic Gates: The park’s impressive main entrance gates were originally the Derby Lodge entrance to the now-demolished Shipley Hall. A second set of gates, located opposite the Miners' Welfare, also came from Shipley Hall’s gardens. Both sets of gates were refurbished in 2010, preserving a piece of local heritage.”

“This is a lovely place to take children of all ages to play. The playground is a good size with lots for children to do and as they grow older there's a teenagers park 3 minutes away on Bridgfoeld park. There is lots of space around the playground for children to play football cricket etc or to just chill out. There's also plenty of space for dog walking. We visit quite regularly but our last is it was at Lark in the Park.”