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Rushcliffe Country Park

Nottingham, United Kingdom•4.7(3.9k)•Country Park, Playground

Explore this expansive country park offering outdoor activities, scenic walking trails, and family-friendly facilities with free admission.

Rushcliffe Country Park is a vast outdoor destination that welcomes families to experience nature and outdoor recreation in a welcoming environment. The park features diverse attractions and activities suitable for visitors of all ages, from young children to adults. The park is notably dog-friendly, with dedicated amenities including Copper's Dog Activity Trail, making it an excellent choice for families with pets. Pushchairs are welcome throughout the park, ensuring accessibility for families with younger children. Food facilities are available on-site, allowing visitors to enjoy refreshments during their visit. Beyond basic amenities, Rushcliffe Country Park hosts regular planned activities and events throughout the year, providing varied entertainment options. The park also features facilities available for hire, making it suitable for special occasions and group gatherings. The Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park volunteer group has been instrumental in transforming and maintaining the park, demonstrating the community's commitment to this valuable local resource. With free entry and comprehensive facilities for families, the park offers an accessible way for everyone to enjoy outdoor recreation and connect with nature.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Thursday: 00:00 – 23:59
Friday: 00:00 – 23:59
Saturday: 00:00 – 23:59
Sunday: 00:00 – 23:59

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly
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Google Reviews

4.7(3.9k reviews)
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shelley trickett

shelley trickett

2 months ago

Beautiful place. Affordable parking, £4 for the day!! Well worth it. Bird seed available at the wardens section for feeding the ducks (50p for a small bag). Short walk around a lake that's pathed with plenty to do elsewhere on the grounds. On site cafe that does lovely sausage and bacon cobs and good coffee. Toilets always clean. Family and dog friendly with designated areas for dogs off the lead and a dog agility course (take water as the water bowl there is always empty!) Areas marked with information. Good sized park for the kids with sand area, disabled access etc. ice cream hut and separate coffee van are near the kids park and compost toilets too. There's a small sound and sensory area, and a bug section at the side of the lake too. Table tennis tables in situe , guessing you bring your own bats and balls?! BMX biking area next to the park and a skate ramp set up too. All included in car park price. Off the beaten track there are things like a tyre maze, giant woodland statues and a wheelchair friendly maze. Small wooded area and a bridge that goes over the train line next to the Nottingham train museum that run steam trains. They are open Sundays I believe with free entry too! It's just next door. Picnic tables and chairs located throughout the site. Plenty of birds and the occasional squirrels so don't forget your nuts!!

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Jessica Peace

Jessica Peace

2 months ago

Beautuful place for a walk and great for the kids. The only downside is how extremely busy this place gets. The play park becomes so busy and full that it is hard to supervise your children if you have more than one to watch. However, there are some lovely places to wander like across the train bridge and through the woodland where there is lots to look out for and explore. Car par gets full and you often need to park on surrounding roads. Some more facilities would also be good, but overall definetly worth a visit.

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Tracey Smith

Tracey Smith

3 months ago

Lots of different spaces for people to enjoy, open spaces, shaded woodland sensory play area, play park, skate board park, lake with ducks and swans, coffee shops and ice cream van. Next to heritage railway so great for young train enthusiasts, especially on event days and summer weekends. Only negative was the car park was full on a lovely sunny day in easter holidays and people parking on yellow lines and grass verges on the approach road. Needs more parking spaces or alternatives in local businesses car parks.

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Keith Davis

Keith Davis

5 months ago

This is a lovely country park very well kept always something going off great place for dogs to have a good run, there is some lovely little coffee stops scattered about or the main one near the carpark but there is no indoor seating but plenty of benches outside to rest.

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Myriam R Roberts

Myriam R Roberts

5 months ago

Super Excellent park for all of family including dogs! They have as standard an Ice cream van, a street food van, 2 sets of loos, a visitor centre with many trail sheets all under £2 and a cafe selling hot & cold food & drink. Plus dog course, bmx track, skate park, mazes, adventure woodland trail and a massive play park for older children. Lots to see and do. The Lake is fully fenced off for safety but has a walk around it. The footpaths are clean and the whole park is very walkable. They also have a sensory woodland area with old wooden games.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Rushcliffe Country Park

Is Rushcliffe Country Park free to visit?

Entry to Rushcliffe Country Park is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

Is Rushcliffe Country Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Rushcliffe Country Park.

Is there parking at Rushcliffe Country Park?

Yes — Rushcliffe Country Park has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Rushcliffe Country Park?

Yes, food is available on site at Rushcliffe Country Park.

Is Rushcliffe Country Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Rushcliffe Country Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Rushcliffe Country Park?

Rushcliffe Country Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Rushcliffe Country Park by public transport?

Rushcliffe Country Park isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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