Parks and Plant Shops

Walks, England, Nottinghamshire, City of Nottingham
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Parks and Plant Shops

Nottingham

by lizearle

  • 2hr 30m / 5.3km
  • 85

A stroll through the lush parks and historic cemeteries of Nottingham. Perfect for history buffs and plant lovers alike.

  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Wheel friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics
  • History
  • Audio guide

Walk preview

Map preview for Parks and Plant Shops
  1. Turn up the volume and press play below to hear from James Wong.

    Step 1: Turn up the volume and press play below to hear from James Wong.

  2. The walk begins at the historic Victorian Church Cemetery on Mansfield Rd, also known as Rock Cemetery for its many outcrops of sandstone.

    Step 2: The walk begins at the historic Victorian Church Cemetery on Mansfield Rd, also known as Rock Cemetery for its many outcrops of sandstone.

  3. Head inside an explore, it’s a fascinating place to walk around. There are many different tree species planted here among the graves.

    Step 3: Head inside an explore, it’s a fascinating place to walk around. There are many different tree species planted here among the graves.

  4. The cemetery was built on the site of an old quarry and the many caves and tunnels were put to use a burial sites.

    Step 4: The cemetery was built on the site of an old quarry and the many caves and tunnels were put to use a burial sites.

  5. Head back out the same entrance and take an immediate right on Forest Rd E. Then cross over the road at the lights.

    Step 5: Head back out the same entrance and take an immediate right on Forest Rd E. Then cross over the road at the lights.

  6. Take the best left onto N Sherwood St.

    Step 6: Take the best left onto N Sherwood St.

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