The Arboretum, Nottingham

Arboretum is a residential area of the City of Nottingham in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The arboretum from which the neighbourhood takes its name was the first designated public park in Nottingham selected under the authority of the Enclosure Act 1845.

The lake in Nottingham's arboretum

Samuel Curtis oversaw the design of the park at a cost of £6,554 7s. 10d. On 11 May 1852, the park was officially opened in the presence of approximately 15,000 people.^[1]

The park was designed as a botanical collection and as a tranquil place in which to relax, forming a major attraction in the heart of Victorian Nottingham. The Arboretum has become one of Nottingham's 'green lungs' and is a Green Flag-winning park. It is the city's oldest public park and also the closest park to the city centre.

There have been many functions held at The Arboretum including the annual Nottingham Pride festival.

English Heritage has designated the site Grade II status on the Register of Historic Parks & Gardens and the park's Bell Tower, bandstand and Circular Aviary have all received Grade II listing protection.

References

External links

• Official Website
• Image Gallery
• Nottingham Arboretum - a short photo tour by a local visitor

Places of interest in Nottingham Historic buildings All Saints' Church The Bell Inn Canning Terrace City War Memorial Flying Horse Inn Green's Windmill Nottingham Castle Nottingham Council House Nottingham Roman Catholic Cathedral St Mary's Church St Nicholas' Church St Peter's Church Wollaton Hall Ye Olde Salutation Inn Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem Museums and galleries City of Caves Galleries of Justice Museum Green's Windmill Nottingham Castle Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery Nottingham Industrial Museum Trade Nottingham Natural History Museum Wollaton Hall Parks and public spaces Forest Recreation Ground Old Market Square The Arboretum Wollaton Park Theatre and entertainment Albert Hall Broadway Cinema Capital FM Arena Lace Market Theatre National Ice Centre Nottingham Arts Theatre Nottingham Playhouse Royal Concert Hall Rock City The Corner House Theatre Royal Shopping Broadmarsh Shopping Centre The Exchange Arcade Victoria Shopping Centre Transport Broadmarsh Bus Station Nottingham Express Transit Nottingham Railway Station Victoria Bus Station East Midlands Airport Education Nottingham Trent University Nottingham University Central College New College Sport National Ice Centre National Watersports Centre Nottingham Forest F.C. Notts County F.C. Trent Bridge Cricket Ground Nottingham Racecourse Nottingham Greyhound Stadium

Ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire Unitary authorities Nottingham Boroughs or districts Ashfield Bassetlaw Broxtowe Gedling Mansfield Newark and Sherwood Rushcliffe Major settlements Arnold Beeston Bingham Carlton Cotgrave Eastwood Harworth Hucknall Kimberley Kirkby-in-Ashfield Mansfield Newark Nottingham Ollerton Rainworth Retford Ruddington Stapleford Southwell Sutton-in-Ashfield West Bridgford Worksop See also: List of civil parishes in Nottinghamshire Topics Flag Parliamentary constituencies Places SSSIs Country houses Grade I listed buildings Grade II* listed buildings History Schools Museums Lord Lieutenants High Sheriffs

Coordinates: 52°57′40″N 1°09′25″W / 52.961°N 1.157°W / 52.961; -1.157