Barnwood Park and Arboretum

A lovely bit of green in the urban sprawl of Barnwood. It can get very muddy when it has rained but some of the paths have recently been repaired and the arboretum itself is usually not a problem. Plenty of space to run around in and always worth a visit.

A good place is a celebration of the present moment, where we can immerse ourselves fully in the here and now." It's a destination that teaches us the art of mindfulness

This is a lovely little walk for the family or nice place to go for a picnic is quiet and beautiful, there is plenty of green areas for children to play and as you can see in the pictures you can take the little ones to feed the ducks. This place is in the middle of barnwood you wouldn't believe that there are busy roads around it as it is so peaceful.Cheap day out with family and a lovely place to take the kids to play and run etc.

Well thought area for all ages (and dogs).The old remnants of the Barnwood House estate have been transformed into a well managed public space.You can walk the entire park and arboretum in about half an hour but ignore it’s size as it’s more a place to dawdle and take in the variety of the plants and features. The beautifully carved benches are fascinating too. Try and find the piano.The ducks (actually Northern Mallards) are regular visitors to Wotton Brook that flows through here. Look out for the Coots (white beaks) and Moor Hens (red beaks) too.The recent addition of a deliberately constructed balancing pond adds to the charm of the area. That part of the park is a real sun trap with no cooling breeze. Being low ground it also requires wellies when wet.The old estate chapel, now deconsecrated, houses a gym so unfortunately the interior can’t be viewed but the outside is in good nick and quite photogenic.Parking can be a challenge as the gym members use the spaces adjacent to the park in Church Lane. There’s a lay-by area across the road next to the church with free, unrestricted parking. It gets full at school drop off and pick up times due to the nearby secondary school and of course on Sundays.

Great place for a walk, good path for wheelchairs/pushchairs. Also has a lovely meadow area next to it with a pond.

Gorgeous place for a walk.

A lovely flat walk. Some fabulously carved benches as well as traditional ones. There is a stream running through the grounds which dogs paddle in.

Nice family walk, play and picnic. Labeled trees to help educate children. Lovely hidden beauty in built up area. Animals to see. Have used it quite often. Friendly gym goes inside church.

Beautiful and calm park. Here you can appreciate many trees species. My daughter enjoyed running around and getting her feet wet on the stream water.