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Nottingham Castle (Friar Lane)

Built in 1067, this ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, has spectacular views across the city and is situated in superb grounds. The planted grounds are an important part of Nottingham's entry into the Britain in Bloom competition. The Castle is a great place for children, with a medieval-style playground in the grounds and a covered picnic area.

Inside there is a vibrant museum and art gallery, with regularly changing exhibitions, along with a café and shop.

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Arboretum (Waverley Street)

Opened in 1852, the Arboretum was the first public park in Nottingham. Explore the Grade II listed buildings, such as the Chinese Bell Tower, bandstand and circular aviary as well as fabulous displays of colour in the summer.

During the summer, bands play in the Nottingham Live Music Festival, inside the bandstand.

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The Forest Recreation Ground

"The Forest" name comes from medieval times when the land was part of Sherwood Forest that once extended from Nottingham itself up to the north of the county. Today, it acts as a recreation space for the city and is home to many events, including the Carribean Carnival in August and the annual Goose Fair in October.

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Vernon Park (Vernon Road)

Running alongside the River Leen, Vernon Park is just a short walk from David Lane tram stop.

Locate Butler's Hill > Butler's Hill

Mill Lakes Country Park

Take a relaxing walk around the lakes and ancient water meadows once used to power the textile mills. Adventurous souls might enjoy extending their walk on to Bestwood Country Park; 650 acres of woodlands, heath and wetlands.  See the NET Tram Walk for a route from Hucknall tram stop to either Butler's Hill or Bulwell Forest through the park and ends at a Beer by Tram pub.

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Bulwell Hall Park

The open grassland of Bulwell Hall Park is characteristic of the Magnesium Limestone geological formation, which extends northwards from Nottingham to Durham. The habitat is rare and highly fragmented but incorporates beautiful walks through ancient woodlands and a pond, which is home to many aquatic plants and is a regular breeding site for mute swans, moorhens and coots.