Clumber Park

Clumber Park
Location	Nottinghamshire, England
Area	3,800 acres
Operated by	National Trust
Status	Open all year
Website	https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park

Clumber Park is a large country park in Nottinghamshire, England. It is owned and managed by the National Trust. The park covers about 3,800 acres (15 km²). It is one of the most visited places in the county.

History

Clumber Park was once the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle. The main house, known as Clumber House, was built in the 18th century. It was badly damaged by fire and later demolished in 1938. Although the house no longer exists, many historic buildings and features remain.

The National Trust took ownership of the estate in 1946.

Features

Clumber Park has many attractions, including:

• **Clumber Lake** – a long artificial lake used for wildlife watching and walking
• **The Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin** – a large Gothic Revival church built in the late 1800s
• **Walled Kitchen Garden** – historic gardens and a large greenhouse
• **Woodland and parkland** – many miles of paths, cycle routes, and forest trails

The park is known for its wildlife, including deer, water birds, and rare plant species.

Activities

Visitors can take part in walking, cycling, jogging, birdwatching, and family activities. The National Trust also runs events such as outdoor cinema nights and seasonal fairs.

Location

Clumber Park is close to the towns of Worksop and Retford. It lies near the A1 road, making it easy for visitors to reach from across the region.

Related pages

• Worksop
• Nottinghamshire
• Sherwood Forest
• National Trust

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