Nottingham
Robin Hood's city — caves, castle, Sherwood Forest, and a cookery school scene that punches well above its weight. One of England's most underrated city breaks.
Taking your dog to Nottingham
- Dog walks
- 6
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 31
- Nearby towns
- 1
6 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Matlock Bath, 20.3 miles
Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park
Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
3.5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
Wollaton Hall Deer Park, Nottingham, allows dogs but requires leads park-wide during calving (May to July) and rutting (September to November) seasons around free-roaming deer, per official Wollaton Hall guidance. Dogs worrying deer can incur fines up to £1,000. The perimeter walk covers roughly 3.5 miles.
Colwick Country Park
Colwick, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Colwick Country Park, east Nottingham, is dog-friendly with flat, easy paths around two lakes and Trent riverside frontage. Nottingham City Council confirms dogs are welcome; lake swimming is restricted to organised sessions only. Free parking is available at Racecourse Road and Daleside Road East.
Rushcliffe Country Park
Ruddington, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington, is an inland lake and woodland park, not coastal. Rushcliffe Borough Council confirms dogs must be on lead in the car park, lakeside and play areas, with off-lead access permitted elsewhere. A free dog agility area is on site.
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