Derby Arboretum Tour

Derby Arboretum is a public park and arboretum in the city of Derby, and is listed as Grade II* on the Historic England Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
It opened in 1840, to designs by John Claudius Loudon, following the donation of the land by local philanthropist Joseph Strutt, and was the first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park in England.
Michael has 37 years’ experience with Derby Parks Department and is passionate about the Arboretum and its continuing thriving and development.
The Arboretum holds Green Flag status and has been a Green Heritage Site since 2020.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:

11.00-12.30

Location & directions

Loudon Lodge, Grove St, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EL

Directions:

Loudon Lodge is adjacent to the Community Garden and is accessible from the Arboretum itself, or Morleston St (DE23 8FL). It is located between the Grove St and Arboretum Sq entrances. Buses 4, 6 and 7 run along Normanton Rd, 38 and 2a along Osmaston Rd. The Arboretum is about 15 minutes walk from the Rail Station.

Contact on day:

Michael McNaught

Telephone number:

+447812301516

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The event is fully accessible and will be a leisurely walk around the Arboretum with plenty of time for questions, photos, etc.

Additional information

Refreshments will be available from the Arboretum Cafe, and toilets (including an accessible toilet) are located nearby.

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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