Colwick Park is situated on the outskirts of Nottingham city, There are some fantastic opportunities to photograph a rich diversity of wildlife including butterflies, dragonflies and a large number of migratory birds including the nationally important population of wildfowl that are present during the winter.
- To find out about Park opening times, visit our Park Opening Times Page
Site Facilities
- 24 acre West Lake
- 65 acre Main Lake
- Marina
- Educational Facilities
- Wildlife Areas
- Dogs Welcome
- Free entry (barrier charge for cars at River Road)
- Car Parking
Site Events
If you would like to run an event in this park please visit our Outdoor Event Booking page.
Parking and Accessibility
The park is located approximately 4 kilometres East of the City Centre.
- Free Car park - at the end of Racecourse road, past Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Hall Hotel (NG2 4BH) and off Daleside Road East (adjacent the Starting Gate Public house, NG2 4DX).
- Car park - at River Road, off Mile End Road (NG4 2EW). This car park has a charge of £2 (cash only) and is only between the hours of 09:00 – 16:00.
- By Public transport: please visit the Nottingham City Transport website for further details.
- Bike - the park is well placed just off one of the region's key cycle routes.
Site Activities
- Geocaching
- Bird watching and wildlife photography
- Horse riding
- Adventure Activities
- Ranger led activities
Nottingham City Open Water Swimming Centre
The West Lake at Colwick Country Park is home to the Nottingham City Open Water Swimming Centre from April to October each year. Open water swimming sessions are run by WholeHealth
- for further details on sessions days and times and how to book please visit Wholly Healthy.
DEFRA - The West lake is designated as an “Excellent” DEFRA Bathing Water and tested weekly throughout the season – results are published and available to view here.
Swimming events
- For more information and swimming events, please see our Nottingham City Open Water Swim Centre Facebook Page
Nottingham City Council also undertakes fortnightly testing for blue-green algae.
Swimming at Colwick Country Park is not permitted on any lake other than during the organised Nottingham City Open Water Swimming sessions. Boats and inflatables are also not permitted.
The current playground at Colwick is an example of what can be achieved by recycling! Most of the equipment has been refurbished and reused from the previous play area on site and caters for toddlers to 10-year-olds.
The playground is conveniently located near the toilet block on the main drive.
Colwick Country Park Self-Guided Walk
There are many paths in this park for you to walk and explore the parks sights, The following link is a route that skirts both the Trout Lake and West lake out to Colwick Hall, then returns after about 3 miles (5 km) in all
- More information visit Colwick Country Park Self-Guided Walk Page
Colwick Country Park Cycle and Walking Route
Explore the park on foot or cycling and enjoy miles of waterside walking and cycling. Distance: 2 miles (4km)
- More information visit Colwick Country Park Cycle and Walking Route Page
Parkrun
Whether you are interested in taking part as a keen club runner or simply to improve your health and fitness. Parkrun is a free 5km timed run, jog or walk that takes place every Saturday morning at 9am at Mile End Road, NG4 2DT
- More information visit Colwick parkrun | webpage
Orienteering
Orienteering requires navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point. Participants use a specially prepared orienteering map, which they use to find control points. We have created several maps to help you combine map reading skills and physical exercise whilst being able to enjoy the natural surroundings of a park.
Hiring Colwick Country Park
Our waters and open space can be hired for a range of events and is particularly suited to competitive running, triathlons and other open water activities.
- If you would like to run an event in this park please visit our Outdoor Event Booking page.
Our popular marina* has moorings for up to 224 craft and is managed by the wardens on site. Mooring prices are based on a "per metre" length charge and we offer a range of mooring terms. Mooring currently costs £134.00 per metre.
Marina Facilities
- Waste disposal facilities
- Pump out
- Slippage
- Toilets
- Gated entrance with key access for boat owners for added security
Please note the Marina is only accessible to boat owners.
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Contact Us
Colwick Country Park
Racecourse Road
Nottingham
NG2 4BH
Tel: 01159152733
parksandopenspaces@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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