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Gedling Country Park Celebrates 10 Years of Community, Nature and Heritage
Date Posted: 2:27 PM on Fri, 15 August 2025
Gedling Borough Council is proud to announce a 10th anniversary celebration event at Gedling Country Park, marking a decade since the transformation of the former Gedling Colliery site into one of Nottinghamshire’s most cherished green spaces.
Since opening its gates in 2015, Gedling Country Park has welcomed over two million visitors. The park, which had been left derelict and unsafe for over 20 years following the closure of the pit now offers 580 acres of open space, wildlife habitats, accessible walking trails and panoramic views. The park has grown over the past 10 years to include a visitor centre and café, play areas, memorial gardens and viewing platforms that showcase the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
To celebrate this milestone, the council is inviting people to join them for a free event at the park filled with environmentally themed activities, interactive music workshops, community stalls and opportunities to learn more about the park’s history and future. The event will take place at Gedling Country Park on Saturday 6 September 2025, from 11am to 3pm.
The celebration is being organised in partnership with the Friends of Gedling Country Park, whose volunteer work has helped to develop the park over the past decade, raising thousands of pounds for benches, memorials and other improvements to the park.
Councillor John Clarke MBE, Leader of Gedling Borough Council, said:
“Gedling Country Park is a shining example of what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared vision. From its roots as a colliery to its rebirth as an award-winning park, it has become a place of pride, reflection and recreation for thousands of residents and visitors. I’m delighted to celebrate this 10-year milestone and thank everyone who has contributed to its success. Here’s to the next decade of growth and enjoyment.”
The council encourages everyone to come along and celebrate the 10th anniversary at the free event on 6 September. For more information, visit www.gedling.gov.uk/events.