Rushcliffe Country Park has received its 18th consecutive Green Flag Award, acknowledging the green space as one of the country’s best parks. The popular park has been named again among 2,227 other UK places that have received the award, which sets the benchmark standard for the management of … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Country Park to host free walking and cycling event
Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a free walking and cycling event at Rushcliffe Country Park on Wednesday August 14. It will feature a range of fun and insightful activities from 10am to 2pm and will include a wellbeing walk led by Rushcliffe Move and Mingle at 10.30am. Between … [Read more...]
Solar energy helps power Bingham Festival
Solar energy took centre stage, helping to power B-festival thanks to the sporting community at Bingham Town Sports Club and renewable energy experts Geo Green Power. Bingham Festival, fast becoming a cornerstone in the local music calendar, used solar panels and a low-emission battery system on … [Read more...]
Traditional hedge laying at Rushcliffe Country Park
Rushcliffe Country Park has again welcomed a traditional hedge laying technique to help manage its hedgerows sustainably, helping to provide a valuable habitat and food source for wildlife. Park rangers and Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park (FoRCP) volunteers are undertaking the manual technique … [Read more...]
Country Park welcomes new refurbished toilets and shade sails
Rushcliffe Country Park has welcomed new and refurbished toilets and shade sails to further enhance its visitor experience. The new sails located near the children’s play area and skatepark are designed for all-weather, year-round use, providing essential shade during the summer months and … [Read more...]
Local park named best budget and family-friendly picnic spot
Rushcliffe Country Park has received national recognition as best budget and family-friendly picnic spot in England! Across the nation, parks were ranked on multiple factors such as budget, child-friendliness and accessibility, as well as transport links, onsite parking and toilet facilities by … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Country Park receives 17th consecutive Green Flag Award!
Rushcliffe Country Park has received its 17th consecutive Green Flag Award, acknowledging the green space as one of the country’s best parks. The popular park has been named again among 2,216 UK other places that have received the award, which sets the benchmark standard for the management of … [Read more...]
New café shelter opens for visitors at Rushcliffe Country Park
A new natural wood shelter is now open at Rushcliffe Country Park providing park visitors with a sociable space and additional seating for all weathers. Park goers can take shelter whilst enjoying refreshments from the adjacent Coffee and Cake by the Lake café, which opened last Autumn. The … [Read more...]
New electric vehicle charging points now available
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can now top up on the go even more conveniently in Rushcliffe thanks to another charging site at Rushcliffe Country Park. The BP Pulse enabled hub can now see EV and hybrid users quickly charge their vehicles up to 80% in just 30 minutes whilst visiting the picturesque … [Read more...]
The Rushcliffe 10k and fun run is back!
Runners can now sign up for Rushcliffe 10k and fun run which is making a welcomed return to Ruddington on Sunday March 26. Rushcliffe Athletics Club is hosting the popular event at Rushcliffe Country Park NG11 6JS and will include both a family friendly 2k fun run starting at 10am and the 10k run … [Read more...]