When the Queensway Tunnel was dug beneath the river, the subsequent rubbish pulled from the ground…read morewas dumped and landscaped into what is now Otterspool Prom. Here you can do everything there is to possibly do on a riverside promenade; things such as walk, ride a bike, look at the water and...um...well that's about it. I suppose you could rollerblade if you wanted. If it's a warm day and you don't mind the style your hair will be sculpted into by the blustering gales, you can follow the prom and its interconnecting paths right up to the Pier Head. If you don't fancy that, try and unearth the ruins of the 1984 Garden Festival, which lies hidden by tree trunks and weeds. You don't know how overtly creepy something is until you accidentally stumble across a kid's overgrown swing park. I still have nightmares.

What a spectacular view. Did you ever see such a coastline? Especially when the waves are choppy…read moreand the wind blustery. I absolutely love the promenade; walking along beside the river with the breathtaking view of the Welsh hills in the background is really relaxing, there's lots of cyclists and dog-walkers around and it's a lovely environment on a clear sunny day. The park which was renovated through the 'Pride in our Proms' project is Amazing. It's a mini world of Big Kid heaven... for me anyway I regressed about 10 years and was on the swings, seesaw and monkey bars, and when we'd totally worn ourselves out running around and taking cool scenic pictures of the sunset we went for a well earned pint from the Otterspool pub which is handily a hop skip and a cartwheel across the park. Go fly a kite, see the sights, play on the park and grab a pint!

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.

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.

Such a nice park for kids to play and for me to walk Ricky Martin! So pleased I stumbled across…read morethis park yesterday / lived 10 minutes drive away for 3 years and never noticed it! Apparently decades ago it was a landfill that has now been turned into this large (33 hectares or 70+ acres) park with plenty of room to walk, enjoy nature (including some wetlands) and the views. Ricky Martin and I will definitely be back - often! 1 thumb and 2 paws up!! Review #11 2020

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!

Although you can't explore the inside of Elvaston Castle, there's more than enough to keep you busy…read morein the huge grounds. Great for kids as there's lots of different areas - woodland, a lake, adventure playground etc. Take a picnic as the café is less than brilliant.

Elvaston castle is set in beautiful gardens and has everything for a day out. When the weather is…read moregood it is great for a picnic. There are many walks around the grounds and the castle itself has a cafe open during the day. Dont forget the bread to feed the ducks and there are many horses around the grounds also. The castle is not open to the public yet sometimes they do have exhibitions in the lower floor of the castle which are usually advertised locally. A popular park with all the family. You pay for parking as you enter the grounds which is usually £1.50 for all day so very reasonable. As you leave the car park to enter the grounds there is usually an ice cream van! Always a bonus!

Stockbrook park is a beautiful open area right in the city centre. There is a vast amount of green…read moreboundaried by lots of trees and bushes. There is lots of space for people to let their dogs run free. For the children there are 2 play areas. There is a traditional area with soft flooring that is gated for small children with Swings, a slide, a roundabout, bouncy things and a climbing frame. There is also a bigger adventure area for older children with a bigger climbing frame and ropes and swinging tyres. There is a basketball court and fenced off hard surface football pitch as well as 2 large grass pitches which is used by several teams at the weekends and in the evenings. There are plenty of seats and benches around for parents and dog owners to sit and watch while their charges run around and have fun. I live right opposite the park and it is always a hive of activity not to mention all the wildlife to see. There are plenty of breeds of birds along with grey squirrels and even the resident family of foxes that seem to roam about at all times of the day and night.

Who needs beautiful weather to have a good walk? My parents, better half and I wanted to walk off…read moresome of the huge amounts of Christmas food...so drove over to Irchester country park in the pouring rain. We hoped it would stop raining for a bit...and it did although we did still get soaked during most of our walk! Despite the rain, the waterlogged paths and the grey skies, we still had a pleasant walk. This park used to be an ironstone quarry, so there are pretty trails through the mixed woodland...with large peaks and troughs where people have dug up iron over the centuries. I really want to come back with my nephew and niece...they would love it! Other awesome-ness * We found some fake dinosaurs along one of the trail (!) * There is a railway museum (only open once a week on a Sunday, but apparently it's brilliant for train-loving kids) * There is a fun looking playground for kids, as well as rope bridges, zip lines and cargo nets for big kids * It costs £2.50 to park, but there is no entrance fee. If it is a rainy day, take some wellington boots and a rain coat...you'll love it.

Nice place to go for walks. Lots of grass for running about,playing and picnics. A burger van is…read moreoften there. Can't remember fully but I think toilets are avalible. Big car park. Not enough for a whole day out but would make a nice afternoon out for all and a nice summer evening out for all.

The Churnet Valley , its woods , cliffs and railway walk centered on the village of Alton is a…read moregreat place for a non strenuous day in the fresh air . Numerous pubs and tea rooms for those that need refreshment . The peace here is sometimes disturbed by the screams if folks on the rollercoasters at Alton Towers . And don't forget to lake a short diversion to see the chained oak where the witchs head was chopped off :)

Dimmingsdale is situated between Oakamoor and Alton Towers in a delightful valley along the River…read moreChurnet. This is a gorgeous place to go for a walk in the spring and summer, and truly stunning during the autumn months. The walk is about 4 miles long, but can be shortened by crossing the river, and walking back on the other side, for a different view. Dimmingsdale is highly recommended for anyone wanting to impress a girl with their romantic side, families with kids, people with dogs and obviously anyone who likes woodland walks. To round the walk of and turn it into an experience, have a pot of tea and some mouthwatering cake at the Ramblers Retreat.