National Trust - Clumber Park

An excellent first visit this week. I didn’t know what to expect so was surprised by how big it was. A lovely lake to walk around and not many people. The walled garden was good too. My only criticism would be the quality /flavour of the coffee from the vendors. We tried the one to the east of the lake and the coffee was sooo weak I couldn’t finish. Same for my wife. The sandwiches and sau...

Visited and had a great time. It was very busy despite it being a cold day. A lot to see and do. Loses 1 point due to dogs being off the lead and in the lake despite a bird flu warning being issued - obviously not being enforced

Nice big spacious car parking area which is a short walk from the main toilets, play area and cafes. Nice walk about a third of the way round the is a food/drink place with outdoor seating and toilets. We live going here with our doggy

This is a very large estate with the parking lot a good distance from the entrance. So be prepared to walk after parking. There is no manor house to tour as it was demolished in 1938 due to the expense of maintaining it and paying taxes. But the formal vegetable garden still remains as a walled garden and there are several wooded and open paths that one can take on the property. There is a gothi...

This is a decent park for a gentle stroll and spot of lunch. Entry price is very reasonable and there is plenty of parking. There are a couple of cafes, one of which is dog friendly inside. A second hand bookshop. Discovery centre. Shop and various cycle routes. There is a lovely pink stone chapel that is worth a look and the walled gardens were really well laid out. The lunch in the cafe was t...