Markeaton Park

Well kept parkland with play centre, light railway, splash pool, pitch and putt golf, stunning horticultural displays, a fishing lake and football pitches.

This scenic park has over 207 acres of parkland and is one of Derby's largest parks attracting over one million visitors a year making it one of the most popular parks in the East Midlands.

The park offers a wide range of activities and attractions for people of all ages.

Mundy Play Centre: this is a children's paradise suitable for under 13s. There are donkey rides, canoes (under 13s), crazy golf, bouncy castle (under 12s), electric cars/bikes (under 11s) and a large paddling pool.

Pitch and Putt: this is a full 18 hole course. The course is varied with green distances between 86 and 135 yards. Tickets and equipment hire is available from the kiosk next to the course.

Fishing Lake: the lake is actually part of the Markeaton Brook, which has been artificially widened as it passes through the park. All fishing tickets are interchangeable between sites on day of purchase.

Football Pitches: for bookings and availability contact the Rangers Office at Darley Playing Fields.

Floral Displays: the park hosts a number of impressive horticultural displays that attract children.

Light Railway: a 15 inch minimum gauge rail track is open all year and runs every weekend and during all school holidays, (except Christmas Day). The service is weather permitting.