Allestree Park

The park seems to be mainly used as a local dog walking location. the hall is abandoned (public toilets are still open) and the park area itself was until 2020 a golf course. nature walks will take you through woodland and open green areas. views of the surrounding countryside are outstanding. there is a lake which attracts a number of waterfowl species, including swans and various types of ducks. no refreshment facilities available on-site (at least not at the time of our visit).

Allestree park is an excellent park it has a beautiful lake and woodland and i would highly recommend i've included some photographs and videos i hope they help you.

Lots of dog walkers, and my old doggo loves meeting all the wonderful doggos on their walks. paths not suitable to cycle on due to dogs and small children and blind corners. contrary to other reviews, there are toilets and they are behind the stately house. main lawn/green is mowed and suitable for ball games, picnics and chilling. on weekends there is a mobile ice cream van on the green. since closure of the golf course during covid, the surrounding areas are being left to wild but have wide mowed paths which are perfect for access anywhere in this huge park. there are plenty of entrances into all sides of the park so you're not limited to the main entrance off the a6. main car park is atrocious. id call it car suspension breakers with the amount, and depth of the craters which have never been repaired or filled in the past 10 years i've been going there. hence 4 stars.

A beautiful very big park to explore with a large lake. lots of wildlife is encouraged. lots of exploring for children to do. making better soon by introducing more highland cattle.... (yet to find the others now i know they are there... somewhere!) love allestree park.

What a gem! all this location needs is a small business allowed to operate out of the main house or outbuildings this would make this area even more inviting, but what a location, totally beautiful huge area lush green rolling hills, perfect for a walk/dog walk we packed a picnic and headed to the lake, was a warm sunny day sitting by the lake enjoying good food and such tranquil settings if you've not been i highly recommend a visit, we had limited time so there is much more we plan to see top location edit love the location that much its going to come part of our weekly walks, went today and explored further discovered some rather large hills with stunning views and vantage points (just needs a bench on the top) then went off trail in the big woods to the back of the hall where we found carpets of bluebells and a little stream or natural spring flowing from the top. took some really great photos but they don't do the place justice i highly recommend this location