Clumber Park

About

Carved out of the ancient forest of Sherwood, Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres waiting to be explored.

Things to do at Clumber Park

The Turning Yard at the heart of our visitor facilities, hosts our Discovery Centre, Wooden Play Area as well as several food and beverage outlets, the Laundry Cottage shop and a large second-hand bookshop.

Recently rejuvenated, the Lincoln Stables once housed the Duke of Newcastle’s horses and livery. Today, it's home to our Heritage Hub and Past Time Clumber room.

One of only a handful of its kind in existence and spanning four acres, the 18th century Walled Kitchen Gardens productive garden boasts the longest Glasshouse in the National Trust and is home to national collections of Rhubarb and Apple.

Towering above the Pleasure Grounds The Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is a 'cathedral in miniature' and grand in every way. A place of worship whose high church leanings are played out through lavish, Gothic Revival architecture and interiors.

Grade II* listed Ornamental Bridge built between 1763-1770 by Stephen Wright, designed to lead guests from the opposite side of the lake up to a Palladian-style house which once existed on the estate.

The majestic Lime Tree Avenue is lined with a bold, double row of 1296 Lime trees. 2 miles in length, it is the longest stretch of its kind in Europe.

Explore over 20 miles of accessible paths and multi-use trails through a variety of landscapes and terrains. Walk, bring your own bikes or hire one from our Cycle Hub.

 

Park Opening Times               08:00 - 17:00 (Last entry to the park is 17.00)

The accessible car park and main visitor car park on Cow Pastures is open 07.00 - 19.00 from March to October and 07.00 - 18.00 from November - February. The Paddocks car park is open 07.00 - 19.00 from March to October.

 

 

 

 

Cycling 

Our Cycle Hub is open from 10.00 at weekends, bank holidays and every day during Nottinghamshire school holidays.

Last hire is at 14.30 and all bikes are to be returned by 16.30.

We have a large selection of bikes for adults and children, available to hire on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Cycle hire prices

Adult cycle
2 hours: £12.00 | All day: £24.00

Child cycle 20" - 26"
2 hours: £8.00 | All day: £16.00

Cycle + trailer
2 hours: £24.00 | All day: £48.00

Cycle & tag along
2 hours: £24.00 | All day: £48.00

Cycle & child seat
2 hours: £16.00 | All day: £32.00

Children's balance bikes
2 hours: £3.00 | All day: £6.00

Running buggy
2 hours: £12.00 | All day: £24.00

Recumbent trikes (pre booking essential)
2 hours: £20.00 | All day: £40.00
 

Accessible cycling 

The VeloPlus wheelchair platform bike, which comes with pedal assist, allows visitors to remain seated in their own wheelchair and experience the wider park while their companion cycles. 

The roam side by side bike, for visitors with physical difficulties, gives the rider full control and the passenger independent use of the pedals.

Booking is essential to use the accessible cycling equipment.
 

Wheelchair platform bike and side by side bike
 2 hours: £12.00

For all queries, please email CPcyclehire@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01909 511024 at weekends or 01909 476592 (option 3) during the week.

 

Facilities

Accessible toilets, changing places, Dogs accepted, onsite café/restaurant, kiosks serving drinks snacks and ice cream open at peak times.