Allestree Park is exceptionally scenic, and comprises a mixture of woodland and open parkland. From the top of the park there are fantastic views over the park and across to Duffield and beyond. There is a pets' corner, a lake where you can fish and an 18 hole golf course.
Access
The main entrance is off the A6 Duffield Road, north of the city centre between Allestree and Duffield, and is a drive leading to a large car park. You can also enter the park from a number of other entrances. The only other entrance with parking facilities is at Woodlands Road where there are also picnic benches. There are three other access points. Two are near Allestree village, one via the Evergreen club on Corn Hill Drive, and one off Main Avenue. The third is at the bottom end of the lake on Evans Avenue.
Programming Satellite Navigation: For the Main entrance and car park you can use the postcode DE22 2ET. For Woodlands Road/Lane you can use the postcode DE22 2HF. It is approximately 200 metres further along Woodlands Road as you head north, away from Allestree towards Quarndon and onto Woodlands Lane.
Features and facilities
Allestree Hall
The grade 2 listed hall was built at the end of the 18th Century and has had numerous wealthy owners. The last of whom was Sir William Evans who donated it to the local parish and villages in 1864. In 1928 it was bought by builders, however, the second world war stopped the housing development. The hall was then used by the Army and the Fire Brigade. In the 1950s it was taken over by the Council along with the remaining 323 acres of land. The main part of the hall has been left abandoned since the early 1980s. It is now used as the Club House for the golf course and houses the shop, bar, and toilet facilities including a disabled toilet.
The hall is open to the public for refreshments on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunchtimes between 11am and 3pm.
Walks
There are a variety of walks through the parks open grassland, woodland and around the lake. People should be aware of the golf course and respect it and its users at all times. Extra care must be taken when crossing any sections of the course. There is also an orienteering course 
, maps are available from the park's golf shop.
Children
Children will enjoy walking around the pets' corner and seeing a variety of birds and animals, including rabbits, sheep, ducks, hens, cockerels and peacocks.
The large fish pond in front of the hall is also home to a couple of giant bronze turtles. They were moved to the park when the river gardens were altered and the old market was replaced by the Eagle Centre in the early 1970s.
Floral features
There are seasonal bedding displays, rose beds and shrubs, which are all concentrated around the Hall.
Golf
The 18 hole golf course is made up of undulating parkland and offers a challenging game, along with picturesque views across Derbyshire. There is also a golf shop where you can hire or buy equipment.
For more information about the golf course, membership or to book a round of golf please contact Allestree Park Golf Course on 01332 550616.
Fishing
The large lake is home to many fish. A lot of carp were introduced into the lake during the 1950s and 1960s. Further lake details - 
To book a fishing session please contact the Park Rangers on 01332 367800.
Events
The park has no specific events; however both the golf course and lake mean that there are a number of events related to these facilities during the year. Each year there is also the Big Wood Sculpture. This takes place late each autumn and is run by the University of Derby. The sculptures are done by students in the Big Wood. You can see some examples of them below.
Useful links
Images
Click on the thumbnails below to see larger images.
For some fantastic pictures of the park visit Pictures of Allestree Park -
See a map of the park and surrounding area
Contact us
For more information contact Derby City Parks.
Telephone: 01332 293111 during office hours
Park Rangers 01332 367800 every day, including weekends, from 9am until 9.30pm.
Fax: 01332 641512
Minicom: 01332 256666
email: parksadmin@derby.gov.uk
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