Victoria Embankment Memorial Garden

This Green Flag award winning park is one of our most popular city destinations, the site includes the Memorial Garden, War Memorial, Embankment, Playing Fields, Play Area and soon to be restored Paddling Pool. Opened in 1927, the land was donated by Sir Jesse Boot and became Grade II listed in 2001. The original layout and design remains intact including plant beds, footpaths and many of the mature trees.

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

Site Facilities

Disability Access
Play Area
Scooter/Bike Agility Course Play Area with traffic lights
Sports Playing Fields
Wildlife Garden
Dogs Welcome (On leads in designated areas)
1881 Café
Heritage Features (Memorial Garden, War Memorial, Queens Victoria Statue, Ornamental Pond and Fountains, Bandstand)
Disabled on Site Parking (Victoria Embankment)
On Street Parking (Victoria Embankment)
Carpark (Green Street)
Site Team Leader
Pavilion Toilets on the Playing Fields
Ice Cream Concession

Pavilion and Community Room Hire click here

Site Events

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

Parking and Accessibility

Easily accessible from the city centre and the wider community via the tram network that runs alongside. As well as regular bus services. Cycle access.

Public access - via a network of pedestrian walkways. The park has four main entrance points (two via Victoria Embankment, one via the carpark on Green street and one disabled access via the footpath adjacent to the Playing Fields.
Disabled Parking - available on Victoria Embankment.
Public Transport - please visit Nottingham City Transport (nctx.co.uk)
The NET Trams - Trams run along Queen's Walk and stops close to the entrance. For more information on Tram times and prices please visit thetram NET Website

Site Activities

Our parks are home to a variety of different trees. Some are native to the United Kingdom and are quite common, but there are also some non-native, rare species. These trails take you on a walk around the sites and explore some of the significant trees which have been planted over time.

Download the Victoria Embankment Memorial Garden Park Tree Trail.pdf

Walking for Health

Nottingham City Council is working with Best Foot Forward to offer several short walks in the Nottingham City area. These free guided health walks offer you the opportunity to improve your health, make new friends, have fun and get to know your local environment. Everyone welcome

For more information and a list of the walks available in Nottingham, please visit ramblers.org.uk

Victoria Embankment hosts a busy and varied programme of entertainment throughout the year including the Riverside Festival. If you would like to run an event on this park,

Please see our Outdoor Events Booking page

The Memorial Garden is supported by an active friends' group who are involved in various activities on the park including volunteer gardening and fundraising events. For more information on volunteering in the Memorial Garden contact Parks and Open Spaces or MeGA directly.