Nottinghamshire offers a broad range of accessible outdoor destinations for visitors to enjoy, from vast forests to the manicured gardens of stately homes, any lover of nature, history and the outdoors is sure to enjoy an adventure in Robin Hood’s homeland.
Lose yourself in forests, gardens and nature parks
Photo of Sherwood Forest.
Perhaps Nottinghamshire’s most famous attraction, Sherwood Forest was the haunt of Robin Hood and his Merry Men in the middle ages. The forest was prized for its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife then and still is to this day. The forest is now managed as a park, with wheelchair-accessible paths for visitors to use. The park has wheelchairs available to borrow free of charge, and mobility scooters can be hired for an hourly fee.
One wheelchair user who visited said that “This forest is exactly what you'd expect to find if you took a forest out of a children's book and placed it in the middle of England. Totally covered by trees and home to rabbits, squirrels and even the occasional owl, this forest won't disappoint.”
Clumber Park, once the estate of the Duke of Newcastle, is now a National Trust property open to the public. One visitor who uses a wheelchair called the park a “fantastic outdoor venue with great paths and trails”. Visitors can explore the grounds using wheelchairs and mobility scooters available for hire from the Cycle Hire Centre on-site.
Photo of Vicar Water Country Park.
Part of the Duke of Portland’s estate, Vicar Water Country Park has a 4-star rating on Euan’s Guide. The park covers the area around a 140-year-old lake popular with fishermen. Visitors can also see the remains of the neighbouring Clipstone Colliery, now a grade-II listed building.
Watch Cricket, Football, Ice Hockey and more!
Photo of the stands at Nottingham Stadium.
Reviewers on Euan’s Guide have found a selection of sports venues in the county to have good accessibility. Meadow Lane Stadium, home of Nottingham FC has received a 5-star rating from a reviewer who said that “As a 27-year-old using my wheelchair for the first time I can honestly say how fantastic the steward staff were with me. They couldn't do enough for me and made this experience enjoyable even as an away supporter.”
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground has received similarly glowing reviews, with one visitor saying that they enjoyed the “Excellent facilities, superb view, good access - an all-round top-notch experience!”. A lift to the disabled terrace is available for wheelchair users, and accessible toilets are secured with RADAR locks. Reviewers recommend visiting on foot as the ground has no dedicated car park.
For something completely different, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham hosts a diverse array of events including WWE wrestling, ice skating, pop concerts and pantomime shows. The Arena has proven popular with reviewers for the clear view from the wheelchair-accessible seating area and for the Changing Places toilet on-site.
Dine in style by the River Trent
Sitting on the banks of the Trent, the Farndon Boathouse serves a wide range of local produce and has “one of the best Sunday roasts in Nottinghamshire!”. The restaurant was recently awarded a second AA rosette for the quality of its ingredients and cooking. A powerchair user who visited gave the restaurant 4 stars, complimenting the friendly, helpful staff and good access to most of the dining areas and the riverside deck.
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