Clumber Park National Trust Estate
Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Clumber Park is a vast 3,800-acre National Trust estate that was once the country seat of the Dukes of Newcastle. The house was demolished in 1938 but the spectacular parkland remains, with a serpentine lake, a Gothic chapel, a three-mile lime tree avenue and extensive woodland.
The Route
Start from the main car park and walk along the south shore of Clumber Lake. Visit the Gothic Revival chapel (one of the finest in a National Trust property) then continue around the lake through parkland. Follow the famous double lime avenue - nearly three miles long and containing over 1,200 trees - before returning through Hardwick Wood.
Dog-Friendly Details
Dogs must be on short leads (less than 2 metres) throughout the estate. The parkland is extensive enough that this does not feel restrictive. Dogs are welcome in the cafe courtyard. The lake has accessible banks for drinking. Dog waste bins are plentiful. The estate is quiet on weekday mornings.
Practical Information
National Trust car park (pay-and-display, free for members). Cafe in the old stables welcomes dogs in the courtyard. Cycle hire available. Gift shop and toilets at the visitor centre. The lime avenue is best in June when the trees flower and the scent is incredible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why must dogs be on short leads?
Clumber Park is home to ground-nesting birds and grazing livestock. The National Trust requires all dogs on leads shorter than 2 metres throughout. This is strictly enforced and helps protect the wildlife.
Is the chapel worth visiting?
The Gothic Revival chapel is stunning - built in 1886-89, it is more like a small cathedral. Dogs are not permitted inside but you can admire the exterior and peek through the door. It is one of the finest of its kind.
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