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Alvaston Park
Lake at Alvaston Park
Alvaston Park in Autumn
Alvaston Park, railway bridge
Alvaston Park, BMX track
Ducklings at Alvaston Park
Alvaston Park is a picturesque, riverside park covering 85 acres. It's situated in the south of Derby, about two miles from the city centre. The Park has successfully secured Green Flag Award status for the last 5 years.
Alvaston Park offers a wealth of activities from fishing, exploring the science garden, riding your BMX, playing football to enjoying a leisurely walk around the historic lake. So whether you want to learn, be active or relax, there's something for everyone.
Forthcoming events
What to do
There's so much to do at Alvaston Park...
Lake
Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day sitting by the lake and river. A popular spot for wildlife, you're sure to see plenty of ducks, geese and maybe even a heron!
Walk
There are 85 acres of land available to enjoy and explore - take a walk around the park and take in the open space whilst you stretch your legs.
Fishing
The lake and river are managed by Earl of Harrington’s Angling Club. Season Ticket along with limited day and night tickets are available for Alvaston Park. For further information please visit the Earl of Harrington’s Angling Club website.
Alvaston Park Pirates Model Boating Club
Alvaston Park Pirates meet each weekend at Alvaston Park to sail their own model boats out on the lake. The club also hold special regatta events and take part in events.
Cycling
Route 6 of the National Cycle Network through Alvaston Park linking the park to Derby City Centre or the opposite direct to Elvaston Castle, or join the canal towpath towards Chellaston and beyond.
Alvaston Park Friends
Alvaston Park Friends is a group created to facilitate the involvement of the local community, and thus make the park a better place for all of its visitors. The Friends group have been very successful so far and with many ideas for future improvements. The group were the inspiration behind the Science Garden seen on the park today, along with hosting the very successful Alvaston Park Family Fun Day which takes place in July. For further information and how you can get involved, please visit the Alvaston Park Friends website.
Accessibility
There is disabled access to the park, car parking facilities and level paths around the park that are suitable for wheelchair users. Play areas, pavilion and Waterside Cafe are all accessible by wheelchair. Disabled toilets are access from outside the building a radar key, when the building is open.
