Bulwell Hall Park
🏟 Playground & park · Bulwell, Nottingham
Bulwell Hall Park
A large Bulwell park of grassland, lakes and woodland walks, with a children's playground, cafe and fishing lakes.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open space accessible daily · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Bulwell Hall Park, off Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, NG6 8BE
Plus Code: 9C5W2R82+72
About Bulwell Hall Park
Bulwell Hall Park is a large public park about five miles north of Nottingham city centre, between Nuthall and Bestwood, managed by Nottingham City Council. The park takes its name from Bulwell Hall, built in 1770 and demolished in the late 1950s after wartime use that included a spell as an Italian prisoner-of-war camp. Today the grounds offer a spacious mix of open grassland, fishing lakes, streams and wooded trails, making it a favourite with walkers and dog walkers. For families the key feature is the children's play area, while the fishing lakes support kingfishers, swans and a range of waterfowl. There is a golf course on the site, with a clubhouse cafe, and football pitches for local sport. The park is also home to a Tiny Forest, planted with OVO Foundation funding on land provided by the council, with an outdoor classroom used by schools and residents. With plenty of room to roam, water and wildlife to spot, and a cafe on hand, Bulwell Hall Park is a good choice for a longer family walk combined with time at the playground.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Fishing lakes
- Woodland and streamside trails
- Football pitches
- Golf course and clubhouse cafe
- Tiny Forest and outdoor classroom
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Parking available at the park
- Café / refreshments
- Dogs: Popular with dog walkers
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground · approx 1.3 miles · Bulwell
- Southglade Park · approx 1.6 miles · Bestwood
- Edwards Lane · approx 2.1 miles · Daybrook / Sherwood
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Bulwell Hall Park free?
Yes. Bulwell Hall Park is a free public park managed by Nottingham City Council. Golf and fishing have their own charges.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area, set among open grassland, lakes and woodland trails.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
There is a cafe at the golf clubhouse. Dedicated public toilet provision is not confirmed in our sources.
Where is Bulwell Hall Park?
It is in Bulwell, about five miles north of Nottingham city centre between Nuthall and Bestwood, postcode NG6 8BE.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is parking at the park.