Highfields Park: Inside the underrated Nottingham park with its own magical waterfall

Unlike some cities around the UK, Nottingham is home to plenty of green spaces where you can escape from the outside world. 

From the famous Arboretum to Colwick Country Park, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding somewhere to close our eyes and relax. 

Wherever you are in the city, you’re usually no more than a 10 or 15 minute walk from a green space, so there aren’t any excuses for not spending time outdoors this summer. 

It’s no secret that some of the city’s parks are more popular than others, but that’s not to say that the quieter green spaces aren’t worth visiting. 

In fact, on hot summer days you’d do well to find somewhere secluded. 

As you probably know by now, we at Nottingham World love nothing more than highlighting parts of the city you might not have visited before.

With some scorching weather on the way this week, we thought we’d try and find a quirky green space where you can sit and soak up some rays. 

In Highfields Park, we think we’ve stumbled across a gem worth raving about.

With exotic plants and even a waterfall, Highfields Park offers a similar vibe to the Arboretum. 

Often confused with the University Park because of its close proximity to Nottingham University Campus, the 21-hectare site is a must-visit for those living in the west of the city. 

At this time of year you can hire canoes and rowing boats to explore the park’s large lake. 

With mini golf and an adventure play area, a visit to Highfields will never leave you short of options. 

So, if you’re looking for somewhere new to enjoy the sun this summer, Highfields Park should very much be at the top of your places to visit.