Woodthorpe Grange Park
Woodthorpe Drive NG5 4HA
Within the park lies The Grange, a 19th century Grade II listed manor house which sits amidst a mix of landscapes and includes formal gardens, green houses, grassland and small wooded areas. An 18 hole pitch and putt course and two football pitches attracts sports enthusiasts whilst the Tropical House, 'sunken garden' with water feature and innovative train sculpture at the entrance to the old railway bridge appeals to visitors from both the city and wider surrounding area.
Site Facilities
Woodthorpe Flowers - Disability Access - Café and Toilets
Events - Football Pitches - Formal Gardens - Orienteering
On Site Parking - Play Area - Public Transport - Pitch & Putt
Sunken Garden - Tropical House, Wildlife & Conservation Areas
Woodthorpe Grange Kiosk Cafe, Toilets and Playground
A new play area was installed at Woodthorpe Grange in 2011/2012. A further £200,000 of Council funding has been invested at Woodthorpe to rebuild the pitch and putt office and provide toilets and a cafe. In October 2012, homelessness charity Framework, working in partnership with Nottingham City Council, opened its second Barista outlet in the park.
The kiosk has been designed to complement its park surroundings and is very environmentally friendly. The building has a 'green' roof made of sedum, a perennial which forms blue-green rosettes of succulent foliage throughout summer. This will encourage plants to grow and wildlife to visit. Light tubes allow the building to be lit using natural daylight, movement sensors minimise waste on electric lighting and push-taps automatically shut off to avoid water wastage.
The Grange
Currently home to part of the Sport, Culture and Parks Service of Nottingham City Council and not open to the public.
The Nursery
Greenhouses have been part of the park's make-up since its conception in the late 19th century, rebuilt in 1994 they now provide the vast majority of flowers and plants used for Nottingham in Bloom. Tours of the Greenhouse can be arranged with the Nursery Manager on 0115 915 0074.
The Tropical House
Dating back to the redevelopment of the greenhouses, the Tropical House now holds a variety of plants and trees, including a banana tree.
Opening Times for the Tropical House
Monday: closed all day
Tuesday to Friday: September - February 9.00am- 3.30pm. March to August 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am -12 noon
Pitch & Putt
Occupying about a quarter of the park space, the 18 hole course plays on a hill slope around the old railway line and provides a challenging but fun alternative to a full course. Open to all, with or without clubs, the Pitch and Putt is open daily from 10:00am, no booking required.
Formal Gardens
Clearly visible from the maps of 1883 the gardens have been lovingly restored to their former glory with traditional designs being mixed with current planting features.
Old Train Line
Opened in 1889 the railway line was created as part of the Nottingham Suburban Railway (NSR) and included Sherwood Station. The last train ran in 1951 following the decline of NSR, now the only remains of the line are in the tunnels throughout the park. The Northern most tunnel has a train sculpture at its entrance to interpret the short lived past of this line.
Woodthorpe Drive NG5 4HA
Within the park lies The Grange, a 19th century Grade II listed manor house which sits amidst a mix of landscapes and includes formal gardens, green houses, grassland and small wooded areas. An 18 hole pitch and putt course and two football pitches attracts sports enthusiasts whilst the Tropical House, 'sunken garden' with water feature and innovative train sculpture at the entrance to the old railway bridge appeals to visitors from both the city and wider surrounding area.
Site Facilities
Woodthorpe Flowers - Disability Access - Café and Toilets
Events - Football Pitches - Formal Gardens - Orienteering
On Site Parking - Play Area - Public Transport - Pitch & Putt
Sunken Garden - Tropical House, Wildlife & Conservation Areas
Woodthorpe Grange Kiosk Cafe, Toilets and Playground
A new play area was installed at Woodthorpe Grange in 2011/2012. A further £200,000 of Council funding has been invested at Woodthorpe to rebuild the pitch and putt office and provide toilets and a cafe. In October 2012, homelessness charity Framework, working in partnership with Nottingham City Council, opened its second Barista outlet in the park.
The kiosk has been designed to complement its park surroundings and is very environmentally friendly. The building has a 'green' roof made of sedum, a perennial which forms blue-green rosettes of succulent foliage throughout summer. This will encourage plants to grow and wildlife to visit. Light tubes allow the building to be lit using natural daylight, movement sensors minimise waste on electric lighting and push-taps automatically shut off to avoid water wastage.
The Grange
Currently home to part of the Sport, Culture and Parks Service of Nottingham City Council and not open to the public.
The Nursery
Greenhouses have been part of the park's make-up since its conception in the late 19th century, rebuilt in 1994 they now provide the vast majority of flowers and plants used for Nottingham in Bloom. Tours of the Greenhouse can be arranged with the Nursery Manager on 0115 915 0074.
The Tropical House
Dating back to the redevelopment of the greenhouses, the Tropical House now holds a variety of plants and trees, including a banana tree.
Opening Times for the Tropical House
Monday: closed all day
Tuesday to Friday: September - February 9.00am- 3.30pm. March to August 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am -12 noon
Pitch & Putt
Occupying about a quarter of the park space, the 18 hole course plays on a hill slope around the old railway line and provides a challenging but fun alternative to a full course. Open to all, with or without clubs, the Pitch and Putt is open daily from 10:00am, no booking required.
Formal Gardens
Clearly visible from the maps of 1883 the gardens have been lovingly restored to their former glory with traditional designs being mixed with current planting features.
Old Train Line
Opened in 1889 the railway line was created as part of the Nottingham Suburban Railway (NSR) and included Sherwood Station. The last train ran in 1951 following the decline of NSR, now the only remains of the line are in the tunnels throughout the park. The Northern most tunnel has a train sculpture at its entrance to interpret the short lived past of this line.