Country parks

Newstead Abbey in the summer

The borough is home to some of the country’s finest and most historic countryside, with details of local country parks available on the following links:

For more information, please contact our Parks and Open spaces team on (0115) 901 3712 or email parks@gedling.gov.uk

Burntstump Country Park

Burntstump County Park’s open grassland, woodland and glades offer excellent woodland walks and the chance to observe native flora and fauna.

The park is also home to the Burntstump Inn, with other attractions including an ornamental pond and fenced cricket pitch.

Please visit the online Google maps service for directions to the Park. (External sites)

For more information on Burnstump Country Park, please contact our Parks and Open spaces team on (0115) 901 3712 or email parks@gedling.gov.uk

Bestwood Country Park

Once the largest of the country’s medieval Royal Deer Parks, the Park’s expanses of grass and woodland provide a network of footpaths and bridleways for you to explore on foot, horseback or by mountain bike.

The impressive Bestwood Lodge Hotel occupies the site of earlier Royal residences, with the park’s campsite also available to hire for local youth groups and clubs.

For more information, please visit Nottinghamshire County Council’s Bestwood Country Park page or visit the online Google maps service for site maps and directions to the park. (External sites)Colwick Country Park

Newstead Abbey

The former home of the poet Lord Byron stands in magnificent parkland with furniture, art and memorabilia connected with the poet and the Abbey’s other former owners.

Open all year round apart from the last Friday in November, the Abbey’s grounds and gardens offer stunning lakes, waterfalls, water features and beautiful formal gardens, including the Japanese and Great Gardens.

For more information, please visit the Newstead Abbey homepage or visit the online Google maps service for directions to the Abbey. (External sites)

Colwick Country Park

Colwick Park offers a range of activities for the public and includes picnic areas, a nature reserve, horse trails and woodland and riverside walks.

The park also offers visitors the opportunity to try a range of boating activities and water sports, with more information available on Nottingham City Council’s Colwick Country Park page. (External site)

Please visit the online Google maps service for site maps and directions to the park. (External site)

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