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Clumber Park Discovery Centre

📍 Worksop, North West

★4.7(306 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

National Trust park near Worksop with 13 miles of tarmac paths including a 5-mile lake circuit, cycle hire, historic chapel, dog-friendly cafe, and Discovery Centre. Membership required for free parking.

✓ Beautiful lake circuit✓ Dog friendly✓ Cycling routes✓ National Trust✓ Bring a picnic✓ Membership parking required
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★★★★★Featured review by Alan Peters

Usually we only need one membership card to obtain free parking. Here all passengers have to be members. Just to walk around a park. We are joint members so no problems for us. However keep it in mind if you are thinking of using just 1 membership card for parking. Now the river turn into a lake here is amazing. Good walkways nice and flat. Saw some motor wheelchairs completing the whole 5 mile pond circuit. However I wouldn't want to push a wheelchair around it. Path ways are mainly made of small stones. The complete circuit around lake is nearly 12000 steps on counter. So enjoy your exercise in this lovely park.hope

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for active families with older children who can manage a 5-mile circuit walk, and particularly suited to families with dogs. The lake scenery is genuinely impressive and the cycling routes add variety for children who tire of walking. Pushchair users will find the stone lakeside paths challenging.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡All passengers in the car must hold National Trust membership for free parking — one card is not enough
⏰Bring a packed picnic — cafe prices are high for what's offered
đŸŽŸī¸The 5-mile lake circuit is nearly 12,000 steps — prepare for a proper outing
🚗Dog-friendly cafe closes earlier than the main cafe — check times before planning your route

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

306 Google reviews

Beautiful scenery and lake45%
Great for walking and cycling30%
Dog friendly throughout15%
Expensive cafe — bring your own food10%
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Alan Peters

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Usually we only need one membership card to obtain free parking. Here all passengers have to be members. Just to walk around a park. We are joint members so no problems for us. However keep it in mind if you are thinking of using just 1 membership card for parking. Now the river turn into a lake here is amazing. Good walkways nice and flat. Saw some motor wheelchairs completing the whole 5 mile pond circuit. However I wouldn't want to push a wheelchair around it. Path ways are mainly made of small stones. The complete circuit around lake is nearly 12000 steps on counter. So enjoy your exercise in this lovely park.hope”

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Simon Cooper

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Spent a great family afternoon at Clumber Park. Took the dog and the grandchildren, walked 10K, then watched them all fall asleep in the car on the way home. Really beautiful sights and scenery, peaceful and quiet, great fun had by all. Even better, the cream tea at the visitor centre”

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Tezza 02

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Great place to visit for the outdoors. Beautiful lake with plenty of walking/cycling routes. Slightly busier than normal but thats kind of to be expected considering. Not many places to sit at the moment but theres plenty of grass.”

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Teresa Carey

3 weeks ago

★★★★★

“The place is stunning so I have to give 5 stars, however, the food was far too expensive so next time I'll bring a picnic!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Clumber Park covers a large National Trust estate with a central lake, historic Chapel of St Mary the Virgin, walled kitchen garden, and 13 miles of paths for walking and cycling. Cycle hire is available on-site. The Central Bark cafe is dog-friendly. The Discovery Centre offers family-focused interpretation. Accessibility options include mobility scooter hire and electric vehicle charging points.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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