Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire,
England 2003
North Nottinghamshire was once the playground of kings and dukes. Sherwood Forest provided good hunting and later, shooting. The land was gifted to royal retainers and the famous "Dukeries" estates developed.
Once home to the Dukes of Newcastle, Clumber House was demolished in 1983, but a beautiful National Trust peoples park and Gothic style Chapel still exists to provide a view into the past.
Clumber Park, as I was to find out, is a wonderful place for a leisure day. Whether it be a romantic picnic, or a large family gathering, Clumber's forested parkland has more than enough space. One can either walk or bike the many trails and paths through the park. But don't miss a chance to walk around the lake. From all points the view is wonderful; almost a glimpse into the days of old.
The park comprises almost 4,000 acres of farmland park woods grassland heathland marsh streams and a lake and is home to a wide variety of wild life. The site of the once great Clumber House is marked out near the lake. Demolished in 1938 when its contents were dispersed it was one of the finest country houses in England in its day. The lime tree avenue that leads into the park created by the 5th Duke of Newcastle in the 19th Century extends three miles and is the longest double avenue of limes in Europe. And the lake which covers 87 acres is home to an exceptional variety of wildfowl.
Pictures of Clumber Park
Clumber Lake
Clumber Chapel
The Chapel took about 3 years to build ans was finished in 1889. The 7th Duke of Newcastle wanted a Chapel for himself and his wife, their friends, and the Estate workers to use. The Chapel is still used by the people who work and live on the park grounds.
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