Bramcote Hills Park: Idyllic Nottingham park that's perfect for a Boxing Day walk

We love Boxing Day (arguably more than the big day itself) because the pressure is finally off. The only thing you need to do is sit, relax, eat delicious leftovers and indulge in classic TV.

It's also an excellent opportunity to get outside and go for a walk (to work up an appetite, obviously).

If you're looking for an ideal Boxing Day walk for all the family to enjoy but you're not sure where to start, then look no further.

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Bramcote Hills Park on Ilkeston Road is the largest park in the Broxtowe Borough and there are plenty of lovely pubs to pop into nearby (bonus!)

One for the kids

If you have any young members in the family then there is a children’s play area suitable for a range of age groups that includes a trim trail and open parkland. 

Watching Wildlife

And if you enjoy being surrounded by nature (maybe you got some binoculars for Christmas) then the Woodland is a great place to spot some wildlife and see some beautiful countryside views.

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Sundial maze

You can also see the Walled Gardens which has an interactive Sundial maze and restored Ice-house with information boards explaining how these structures were used for food storage. 

On your bike!

Maybe you got a bike for Christmas and are desperate to test it out - Bramcote Hills Park also has a cycle route to test out the new or old tires!

Alternatively, if you're more of an advanced rider then 2 minutes away from the park is Hemlock Stone Mountain Bike Trail on Coventry Lane. The trail consists of mainly downhill and freeride trails, built and maintained by the Hemlock Trail Association. 

Touch of magic

And if you aren’t feeling up to a bike ride you can see some history - the Hemlock Stone, located in Bramcote Hills Park, has supposedly been there for 200 million years according to Visit Nottinghamshire. 

Standing at 8.5 meters tall the stone is believed to have been made out of red sandstone in a desert climate during the Triassic Period and historically used for Pagan Celtic Ritual. Surrounded by sandy caves and Hallows on Stapleford Hill the stone previously had a spring that was believed to have healing powers. 

There are many legends about the stones' powers and how it ended up on the hill but its history is perfectly preserved and appreciated at the park. 

Memorial garden

History continues at the park as there is a Holocaust Memorial Garden with information panels and flowers to support the reflection while walking around the garden. Opening in 2001, there is also a statue created by Holocaust survivor Naomi Blake. 

Bramcote Hills House

Similar to Nottingham favourites like Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey - Bramcote Hills Park had a house built in 1805 but was demolished in the 1960’s however you can see the restored footprint of Bramcote Hills House. 

Pop to the pub!

Now after your Boxing Day walk, bike ride, history trip - whatever you decide - we can all agree the pub is where we want to end up when we finish our trail. 

The Sherwin Arms is a two-minute drive away from the park and as a Greene King pub, you know you can get some good pub grub that won’t break the bank after Christmas. 

If you feel like going somewhere different then The Hemlock Stone is just a five-minute drive away with a large menu and reasonable prices, you can’t go wrong. 

Boxing Day, sorted!