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Clumber Park

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Clumber was an 18th century country house, the home of the Dukes of Newcastle. The park around the house was originally landscaped by Henry Fiennes-Clinton Pelham-Clinton from 1768-1788, with the possible assistance of Capability Brown. Pleasure grounds were added by 1860. The formal garden terrace near the house was removed in 1938 when the house was demolished, but the terraces were restored in 1974 to give Clumber Park something of the feel it would have enjoyed during its heyday.

Now Clumber Park offers over 3800 acres of park and garden landscape, with opportunities for recreation and relaxation in beautiful natural surroundings. Highlights of Clumber Park include:

Walled Kitchen Garden - a sheltered spot to enjoy floral displays, with a 400 foot long herbaceous border, heritage fruit trees, and a huge greenhouse stretching to 450 feet in length.
Chapel of St Mary - Completed in 1889, the chapel is topped by a spire 180 feet high. The architecture is a wonderful example of Victorian Gothic style.
The Lake - copmpletely man-made, this sinuous lake has paths along its banks, punctuated by an ornamental bridge. Over 200 specied of birds frequent the area, making walks around The Lake a great opportunity for bird-watching.
Pleasure Ground - an area of winding paths designed to provide an area for the family to walk in seclusion. The Pleasure Ground paths have recently ben restored, providing visitors an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the Dukes and their families, through a landscape of exotic plants.
Limetree Avenue - This 3 mile long double avenue is over 170 years old. It is the longest such avenue in Europe, and was intended to impress visitors approaching Clumber.
The Estate Office, Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, S80 3AZ

About Clumber Park
Attraction Type: Countryside - Park
Website: Clumber Park
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Granary - 12.2 miles from Clumber Park Newark, Nottinghamshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £300

Pinewood Apartment - 17.9 miles from Clumber Park Ashover, Derbyshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

The Briars - 18.8 miles from Clumber Park Oakerthorpe, Derbyshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £153

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Clumber Park Hotel - 0.8 miles from Clumber Park Worksop, Nottinghamshire Stay from: £60.00

Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa - 2.8 miles from Clumber Park Budby, Nottinghamshire Stay from: £200.00

Best Western Lion Hotel - 3.4 miles from Clumber Park Worksop, Nottinghamshire Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Throapham House Bed & Breakfast - 9.8 miles from Clumber Park Laughton, Yorkshire From: £65.00

The Lord Nelson Inn - 14 miles from Clumber Park Newark-on-Trent, Leicestershire From: £35.00

fairways - 16.3 miles from Clumber Park Templeborough, Yorkshire From: £45.00

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Worksop
Tourist Information Centre
Worksop Library
Memorial Avenue
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
England
S80 2BP
Tel: 01909 501 148
Fax: 01909 501 148
Email: worksop.tourist@bassetlaw.gov.uk
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