Visitors to Colwick Country Park have fantastic opportunities to photograph a rich diversity of wildlife, including butterflies, dragonflies, and many migratory birds, including a nationally significant population of wildfowl present during the winter.
The park is situated on the outskirts of Nottingham city, approximately 4 kilometers East of the City Centre.
There are two options for parking at Colwick Country Park. Visitors can park for free at the end of Racecourse Road, past Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Hall Hotel, or at River Road off Mile End Road with a charge of £2 (cash only) between the hours of 09:00 – 16:00.
The West Lake at Colwick Country Park is home to the Nottingham City Open Water Swimming Centre from April to October each year. Open water swimming sessions are run by WholeHealth. The lake is also stocked with carp and used for canoeing and sailing by the Adventure Centre.
The playground at Colwick Country Park serves as a great example of recycling efforts, with refurbished equipment from the previous play area on the site. It offers many activities for children between toddlers and 10 years old, conveniently situated near the toilet block on the main drive.
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