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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.

Site Facilities 

  • 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

Site Events

Car Park and Access

  • 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

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.

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

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 1929notts 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.

Nottingham Model Boat Club

Nottingham Model Boat Club was formed in 1931 and was then knownnotts 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.

 

               

To join the Friends Group please contact:

Further Information and Links

If you see problems with play equipment

Highfields Park 

Contact Parks and Open Spaces

Contact us

University Boulevard
Lenton
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

parksandopenspaces@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Tel: 01159152733

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