Clumber
Park
Information courtesy of Nottinghamshire County Council Tourism.
Clumber Park. Owned by the National Trust, Clumber Park has something to offer everyone in its 3,800 acres. Whether it's walking, cycling, strolling or snoozing, the historic parks something for everyone.
Once home to the Dukes of Newcastle, Clumber House was demolished 1938, a victim of economic decline and heavy taxation. But there is still Clumber Chapel, built 1886-89 for the 7th Duke of Newcastle and a fine example of Gothic architecture.
There is a walled kitchen garden to visit with its 19th century glasshouse, which is 450 feet long, the longest under Trust protection.
There are refreshments in the tearoom and a gift shop and plant centre to browse around. At summer weekends the Conservation Centre is also open.
A
classical bridge over the lake provides clues to the park's splendid past.
It was built in 1770 by Steven Wright in the palladinan style. The lake
took 15 years to complete at the princely sum of £6,672 8s 9d.
The Limetree Avenue is the longest of its kind in Europe and was planted for the 4th Duke in 1840.
One of the best ways to get around in the park is by cycle. Cycle hire is available from March until the end of September, or bring your own. There is ample car parking and the park is open during the hours of daylight.
Location: Clumber Park is 4.5 miles south east of Worksop, one mile from A1/A57. It can also be accessed from the B6034 Ollerton/Worksop Road or the A614 Ollerton/Doncaster Road.
Worksop Station is on the Robin Hood Line and summer bus services connect with the park.