Highfields Park

Often confused with the University Park because of its close proximity to Nottingham University Campus. This 21 hectares park is well endowed with magnificent trees, exotic plantings and water features.

To find out about Park opening times, visit our Park Opening Times Page

On-site Parking - for park users only in the adjacent to Lake Side Arts centre
Public access - via a network of pedestrian entrances - From QMC (Derby Road/Clifton Boulevard) through University Park, University Boulevard and Woodside Road
Public Transport - Various bus services stop nearby to Highfields Park. Please visit Nottingham City Transport (nctx.co.uk), trentbarton (trentbarton.co.uk) or CT4N (ct4n.co.uk) for further details.
The NET Trams - Trams run along University Boulevard and stops close to the entrance. For more information on Tram times and prices please visit thetram.net

Site Events

Events advertised via Eventbrite: Nottingham City Council - Parks and Open Spaces Events | Eventbrite

Run an Event - If you would like to run an event in this park, please visit our Outdoor Event Bookings page

Lakeside Arts Centre - More information on the Lakeside Arts website

Disability Access
Dogs Welcome, (On leads in designated areas)
Ice Cream Concession
Pavilion Café and Gallery Café at Lakeside Arts Centre
Play area
Boating (seasonal)
Adventure Golf
Defibrillator located at the boat house

The Pavilion Café and Gallery Café at Lakeside Arts Centre is home to some great activities, entertainment and workshops.

Toilets
Gallery
Café and seating
Outdoor seating looking across lake
Entertainment

More information about the Lakeside Café and Arts Centre click here Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

The Highfields Park Boating Lake is operated by Cloud9 Pursuits.

Boats to hire include:

Rowing boats,
Canoes,
Kayaks
Katakanus.

Opening Times:

The lake is open during the Easter Holidays and then from May to October, 10am to 7pm daily.

For further information about the boating lake, its opening time and what's happening. Please call us or check the Facebook page.

Visit: Highfields Boating Lake Website
Visit: Highfields Boating Lake Facebook

Highfields Park is now home to a brand new 18-hole adventure golf course! If you’re looking for a venue to celebrate a special occasion with some family-friendly competition, then pop in for a round or two and challenge the hazards, enjoy the wave movement ripple, and experience the professional golfing surfaces in a relaxed and peaceful environment at Highfields Adventure Golf!

Foot & Adventure Golf Fun For Families
9 Hole Foot or Adventure Golf
07395 543431 or Highfieldsgolf@gmail.com

There is also a play area near the Golf course from climbing frames to swings and slide.

More information can be found on the

Nottingham Croquet Club

The Nottingham Croquet Club first played in Highfields Park in 1929 notts croquet club
on lawns between the boating lake and University Boulevard, screened from the road by the rhododendrons. Croquet is a game of skill played on grass with mallets, balls and hoops, on equal terms by women and men of all ages.

The club is the major centre for croquet in the East Midlands, with a membership ranging from this year's beginners to top international players. New members are welcome, with a learn-to-play course starting towards the end of May each year.

Please visit the Nottingham Croquet Club Website for further information.

Nottingham Model Boat Club

Nottingham Model Boat Club was formed in 1931 and was then known notts model club as the Nottingham Model Yacht Club. The Club sails at Highfields every Sunday morning from 9:15 am to 12pm, and at Colwick on Sunday mornings. Often members can also be seen sailing during the week.