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Bramcote Hills Park
Ilkeston Road, Bramcote, NG9 3JT
OS Grid Ref: SK205382
Web: Bramcote Hills Park
Bramcote Hills Park is approximately 21 hectares in size, comprising a mix of woodland and parkland. It is a focal point for community participation in leisure and recreational activities and is a much-appreciated facility for dog walkers, parents with young children and families.
There are many key and varied features to the park, including the Holocaust Memorial Garden, the cycle path and the open parkland. Historical features include the ice-house, the site of the former Bramcote Hills House and the walled garden. Facilities include a new exciting play area, trim trail and cricket square, as well as picnic areas and seating.
Colliers Wood
Engine Lane, Moorgreen
OS Grid Ref: SK481481
Web: Colliers Wood
Colliers Wood, created on the site of the former Moorgreen Colliery, is a flag ship site within the Greenwood Community Forest.
The site was seeded with wild grasses and flowers. Hedgerows and thousands of trees were planted. An extensive footpath network has been created using reclaimed shale from the site. Today the area is open to the public and its beauty attracts local walkers as well as an array of wildlife. For volunteer opportunities and events visit Friends of Colliers Wood
Brinsley Headstocks
Brinsley Headstocks, Mansfield Rd, Brinsley, Nottingham, NG16 5AE
Web: Brinsley Headstocks
The nature reserve, created on the site of the former Brinsley Colliery and the old mineral line that linked the colliery with Underwood, consists of a variety of habitats, linked by well-established paths, most of which can be walked throughout the year. For volunteering opportunities and events visit the Friends of Brinsley Headstocks
