i always visit the park every sunday , i carnt belive its actualy free its like something you see…read moreand think you would have to pay a entrance free , a massive pond for fishing , park for the children , sand pit , slides and swings. i usualy go fishing on the pond with a reasonable price to fish , lovely people and litter free!

I'm doing it again; I must get to the water. I am a Gremlin. I need to multiply and water is my…read moresavour. In that case I could do a lot worse than Hemsworth Water Park and Play World. Now this badger has two lakes; the largest lake is available for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smallest lake is in a more secluded area to attract wildlife. It's perfect if you want to do a Freddie Flintoff and fool around for a while. It's also ideal to see some great things of interest in this beautiful world we have around us. I'm going all John Lennon on you now. You've also got loads of grassed areas and picnics are no problem either (except the fact it's always freezing and wet in England). Then throw in the Play World bit. This is where I need to fall back and remind myself that I'm not a child any more. For "real" kids though it's got with a tower slide, climbing frames, a toddler's sandpit area and a miniature railway. Toot toot. Once again I've found you a corking day out with a difference but do check what is open if you go before the Easter holidays. You have been warned.

I find myself in something of a quandary. I value the provision of these islands of nature greatly…read moreand will always defend them from the encroaching urban sprawl but I find that I cannot get very excited about Hemsworth Water Park, Nice enough lakes and the ducks were very duck-like, the grass was probably just as green as any other park and the children's play area as clean and well maintained as the best of them but the other play area which is rather grandly called Playworld was locked up thereby saving us a few quid for an experience we could get for free in any half decent public park. I left with the feeling that I had wasted fuel driving to Hemsworth as there are better parks much nearer to where I live.

Hubbard Hills is a kind of valley just on the edge of Louth…read more Great for a walk or a picnic. A steam runs through it with stepping stones and bridges. Great for kids like me to play and paddle in. The stream is apparently Tennysons Babbling Brook. Walk along the stream path or climb and walk the top path above the trees. I fell down here age 13. I looked like Steven Boyd after the chariot race in Ben Hur..grabbed for a root to stop my slide and rolled to the bottom. It is VERY high and a long way down. Park in the farm field..full of wild rabbits. Have a tea or ice cream in the cafe. There is a brick built loo block. Many a happy day spent here.

Wonderful place. Relaxing, beautiful hiking and nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend…read morespending an afternoon here for a picnic.

Great piece of wildlife and nature, beautiful lake and surroundings. My dogs love going walkies…read morethere all the time and like to have a little splash around. Perfect place to take sunrise/ sunset pictures. Very nice atmosphere, perfect to get out of the house for a few hours

Perfect 4 all the family including the dog. Very clean + tidy, even though you have to pay to park…read moreit's worth the money we love going for a walk around the lakes + watching the skiing.

Great place for a walk and a cup of coffee, check their website before you go as they have all…read morekinds of wonderful events on!

Fabulous free day out for all the family, only thing we had to pay for is the car park. We went in…read morethe summer and it was full of people taking walks, having a game of cricket or football. In the summer there are a good number of migratory bird and geese, there were a large number of canadian geese getting a good feed from the kids. ITs nice just to take a walk around the gardens, have a drink in the coffee shop a browes around the gift shops. There were a number of activities over the summer holidays and its a nice place for kid to get active.

Come if you have a car. Very interesting. The tour guide are great. Book online in advance though…read more You need to display the parking slip on dash board as well

creswell crags is well worth a visit if you are in the area!…read more the visitors center is fantastic! as soon as you walk in its like WOW the displays are amazing and so life like, the movie is great and plenty of space for everyone as this is designed for school classes to be able to visit here too.Theres lots to look at and do in the center, plus a gift shop and ice creams too which is great for those summer days out. a walk around the crags site is just as good, theres a lovely river, a out door class room, lots and lots of caves and tours go around several times a day but you have book to go on the tour so you can look around inside the caves. its a lovely place and well worth a walk around

In the walled kitchen garden it is possible to have an audio guide to find your way around and to…read moregive the history of the garden. They also provide a trakker-pack full of activities for children. They have things to look for, things to draw and it makes them ask questions. Thoroughly recommended if you have children. The Park is extensive - 1500 hectares (3800 acres), and contains woodland, farmland and open heath. It would be easy to spend several days just exploring either on foot or by cycle.

Not sure that 'Park' quite does this place justice, because it is a massive sprawling area that…read moreincludes cycle tracks, lakes, forests, cricket pitch, village etc etc. Parking is good as there is plenty of space set aside in the fields to allow you to find a spot nice and easy. Access to it is pretty good from Nottingham and I would guess it is not a million miles to get to it from Sheffield or Chesterfield too. If you get good weather (I know thats pushing it here in England) in the summer then it is an ideal place to head out with a few friends and enjoy a whole day. There are BBQ areas so why not grab some drinks, set up the BBQ and enjoy a game of frisbee in the Sun :-) Surroundings are great around the park and if you dont fancy walking all the way around then you can also hire a bike for the day from this place, adding to the experience and allowing you enjoy rolling down hills, although remember you need to get back up the other side!

What a nice little day trip if you're staying in Nottingham. Walk around the forest where Robin…read moreHood and his gang spent their time. See the old Major Oak where Robin Hood and his Merry Men would hide before they stole from the rich. This tree is about 1000 years old and it's supported by beams. Come check it out!

Could have been so much better. A lovely forest walk, and they've spent a fortune on the shop and…read morecafe, apparently, but apart from the stuff at the shop the only reference to Robin Hood is two statues on a little bridge with Little John and RH himself. A small museum or exhibition would have been welcome. You can find shops and cafes anywhere. And £3 for an ice cream from the van is pushing it. There seemed more to see with the older set up. Not that impressed. Sorry.

Shipley Country Park is located between Ilkeston and Heanor in Derbyshire, 10 miles to the North…read moreEast of Derby and 11 miles to the West of Nottinghamshire. The Park covers an area of over 600 acres of open Grassland, landscaped Gardens, Lakes and Reservoirs and other recreational areas. Its a great place to get out in the freah air to simply walk the dogs, cycle, run and take in the great British flora and fauna. Also good for fishing- permits required.

If you enjoy walking or cycling in nice scenery you will enjoy this park in Derbyshire.It is…read morepopular with family's having big open spaces to play in and then visit the visitor centre and cafe.The lake is alway's interesting with plenty of wildlife.