Shipley Country Park

Shipley Country Park is near Derby and Nottingham and offers 700 acres of attractive and varied landscape.

Barbecues are not permitted at any of our sites.

Park information

Whatever the season, there's always lots to see and do in the park - walking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching, angling, picnicking, kite flying, jogging, wayfaring, photography, exploring the park and much more.

Entry is free but a pay-and-display parking charge applies in our main car parks at the visitor centre and next to Mapperley Reservoir.

The car park on Shipley Hill is for Blue Badge holders only.

Parking for Blue Badge holders is free on all car parks but you must clearly display the permit to avoid a parking fine.

Find out more about car parking at Shipley Country Park.

A free 'Guide to Shipley Country Park' leaflet is available at the visitor centre, and information panels can be found on each car park.

There is another car park for Blue Badge holders only on Shipley Hill Hall site. It is open from 10am to 4pm. Access is from Marlpool, Heanor only.

Car parking charges apply (unless you're a Blue Badge holder). You can use 'Pay by Phone'  Cash or Card as a payment method.

For further information email: countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk or contact the visitor centre, telephone: 01629 533991.

Public transport

You can find details of bus and rail travel by contacting:

• Traveline (for bus and rail information) telephone: 0871 200 22 33
• rail timetable and fare enquiries telephone: 03457 48 49 50
• Trainline

Both have ample parking with spaces for Blue Badge holders.