THE ARBORETUM

The neighbourhood called Arboretum is one of the finest tourist places to visit in Nottingham. It was named after the arboretum that was the first public park to be declared in Nottingham according to the Enclosure Act of 1845. Samuel Curtis, a horticultural publisher, and botanist led the planning and design of the park, and was first opened to the public on May 11, 1852.

The Arboretum is Nottingham's oldest public park and is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Nottingham having been established by the Sheriff in 1852. It is astonishing that the formal paths and flowerbeds, planted and laid out by the renowned botanist Samuel Curtis, have survived almost exactly as they were over a century and a half ago. This means that it has been deemed worthy of inclusion on the English Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The arboretum's name comes from the fact that its grounds are home to 800 trees representing 60 species. The pagoda-like battle memorial, constructed to contain a bell stolen from a Cantonese temple, stands as the unexpected focal point of the 17-acre park. An additional layer of mystery is added to this geographical oddity by the presence of two Russian cannons from the nineteenth century and several modern reproductions positioned in a military ring around the pagoda.

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Highlights

• Take the kids on a relaxing outing to one of the greenest places to visit in Nottingham, the Arboretum.
• Close to the heart of the city, this award-winning park is a great place for families to spend time together relaxing in nature.
• You can do some exercise on the walking route. 
• Have a picnic, or check out one of the many fun activities designed specifically for kids.