The Arboretum
The Arboretum
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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4.5
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laurasidestreet
Cardiff, UK222 contributions
Feb 2023
I visited here with my kids, on a short city break to Nottingham, this is a lovely green space for kids to run around and explore. Lovely pond with ducks and statues to visit. There are also some geocaches in the park
Written February 24, 2023
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James S
2 contributions
Oct 2020
It's just a park. Fine for a walk but certainly not a "hidden gem". Frequented by students during the day and drug addicts/homeless during the night. Nothing for children. I think the fact people have rated this as one of the top things to do in Nottingham just shows how dire things are there. Takes 10 minutes to walk the perimeter
Written October 30, 2020
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alantel
Louth, UK107 contributions
Aug 2021
We visited the arboretum to watch “Arboretum Sunsets” with Richard Thompson. Great way to see live music. Shame the toilets don’t exist ! Must make it very difficult for visitors who aren’t close by.
Written August 14, 2021
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Jemma N
Coalville, UK6 contributions
Jun 2021
We had never been here before but what a lovely little place! We had a nice walk around and we were made particularly welcome at the cafe onsite. The service was amazing and the lady was so lovely and kind. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend a trip here.
Written June 7, 2021
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malcar12
Manchester, UK36 contributions
Jul 2022
Our choice for our last morning on a short city break. We could see it was a lovely asset for the city. Beautifully maintained, very clean, and some interesting points of interest. Sadly we found the lack of information on the trees something of a disappointment.
Written July 14, 2022
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RugbyDave50
Bagshot, UK412 contributions
Feb 2023
What a real surprise! Jewel in the crown!
Visiting in early spring with Snowbells and very early blossom. Only a 10 minute walk from the main centre. Trees, scrubs and a pool with ducks ... middle of Nottingham. A delight in a brick and concrete world. A chill zone.
Visiting in early spring with Snowbells and very early blossom. Only a 10 minute walk from the main centre. Trees, scrubs and a pool with ducks ... middle of Nottingham. A delight in a brick and concrete world. A chill zone.
Written February 15, 2023
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,177 contributions
Nov 2020
A walk through the Arboretum in lockdown is one of many places to visit, well maintained band stand block off but overall a pleasant place to visit, even in the rain like today.
Written November 20, 2020
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Bell
Nottingham, UK113 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Sunday picnic with friend.nice peaceful green Nottingham area.Please remember to do not feed duck with bread but seeds.Flowers and great plants around.not a fan of birds in cage.one issue toilets was closed down.
Written July 6, 2019
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andydavis93
London, UK149 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Sunday afternoon stroll, hundreds of students, loads of disposable BBQs and a deeply unpleasant atmosphere. Don't know why I expected any different. .
Written September 2, 2014
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Koffee741
Cardiff, UK228 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Myself and the husband came here in the early evening on our first night in the city. It was a lovely place to walk...there are maps around the outside but the place isn't huge so it's easy to wander round the whole thing. there are a few sights of interest, such as the Chinese Bell, which were nice to see. A wonderful place for a walk.
Written July 20, 2019
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Hugo McLeod
Malaga, Spain26 contributions
Where are the Dahlias this year? For the last 70 years there has been a large and truly splendid Dahlia border but not this year!
i dont know.
Cheryl K
Nottingham, UK30 contributions
Are dogs allowed here?
Of course. This is a public park so definitely yes.
amy c
1 contribution
Hi how far from Nottingham train station is the arboretum please I'm thinking of making a visit around middle of June with my family but we rely on public transport so would be travelling on train first and which way would be better to get there after getting off the train please n would this be a nice place to sit n have a picnic with family of adults n children please thanks
_annebinch
Nottingham, UK17 contributions
Get the tram which is through the station towards pheonix park or hucknall and get off at the arboretum. It is a great place for a family picnic
1sttripabroad20yrs
Walsall, UK1 contribution
Is this a suitable picnic place to take my elderly mother and is it very far from the Kitty Cafe in Nottingham?
David W
Nottingham, UK77 contributions
Yes, it’s ideal for a picnic.
Depending on your mum’s mobility it is walkable from the city centre; probably 20 to 30 minutes.
His it open on a Sunday and what time
Pam D
Mansfield, UK1,446 contributions
Yes definitely open Sundays from dawn to dusk.
Dia G
Midhurst, UK219 contributions
is the arboretum dog friendly please?
KeithHalesworth
Halesworth, UK2 contributions
Yes you can walk your dog there.
McStazza
Derby, UK17 contributions
Is there a car park? If so, what are the charges?
KeithHalesworth
Halesworth, UK2 contributions
No car park on site but plenty of on street meter parking near Addison St entrance or free roadside parking at the Waverley St end.
eileenburwood
Nottingham, UK
Hi can you tell me please if there is a disabled toilet in the Arboretum?
Droyd199
Nottingham, UK4 contributions
Hi, we have recently opened a new cafè in the Waverley Lodge building on Waverley street. We have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
Midsixties
Sheffield, UK
Is it suitable for wheelchairs?
Steve H
Gainsborough, UK103 contributions
Yes although steep in parts
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- The Arboretum is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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