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Brief description of site

Nottingham Arboretum was the first public park in Nottingham. It was designed as a botanical collection but also for relaxation. Its features include a flower garden, dell garden, healing garden and a dahlia border.

Brief history of site

Under the Enclosure Act of 1845, about 7 hectares was allocated as public open space for Nottingham Arboretum. Samuel Curtis was commissioned to design the garden in 1850. The park was opened to the public on 11 May 1852.

Location information:

Address: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4GR

Locality: Nottingham

Local Authorities:

Nottingham

Historical County: Nottinghamshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 129 Grid Ref: SK 567407
Latitude: 52.96068 Longitude: -1.157354

Key information:

Form of site: arboretum

Current use of site: botanic garden

Site Style : gardenesque

Site first created: 1850 to 1852

Main period of development: Mid 19th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 8

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