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Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Shipley Country Park

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

In 2011 the park achieved Country Park Accreditation from Natural England for its facilities and services. 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.

28/10/2026

🌳 Shipley Country Park – Coppiceside Car Park update
Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback about the proposed overnight closing arrangements. We’ve listened and are working with partners and stakeholders to make the arrangements work as well as possible for park users.

Coppiceside Car Park will open from 9.00am each day. We’re also working with parkrun, junior parkrun and other partners to explore opportunities for the barrier to open earlier on certain days to support organised activities.

To give us more time to put these arrangements in place, the new overnight closing arrangements will now begin on Monday 16 November.

The changes will help reduce vehicle-related anti-social behaviour, nuisance driving and criminal damage, while keeping Shipley Country Park a welcoming and enjoyable place to visit.

Thank you for your feedback, patience and support in helping us look after the park.

23/10/2026

Visitor Information – Barefeet Tea Room
We would like to remind visitors that Barefeet Tea Room remains open during the current works at Osborne's Pond.
Although some paths are temporarily closed, access to the tea room is still available via alternative routes within the park.
Opening Hours
• Weekdays (excluding Tuesdays): 10am–2pm
• Saturdays and Sundays: 9.30am–3pm
• Closed Tuesdays
During school holidays, opening hours will be extended to:
• Daily, 10am–3pm
We encourage visitors to continue supporting Barefeet Tea Room during this period and thank everyone for their patience while the works are completed.

13/10/2026

From 1 November 2026, Coppiceside Car Park at Shipley Country Park will close to vehicles overnight.
It follows complaints by local residents about vehicle-related anti-social behaviour, nuisance driving and illegal off-road vehicle use as well as damage to parking machines after dark.
To help protect the park and reduce disruption for people living nearby, a barrier will be installed at the entrance to the car park on Slack Lane.
The barrier will close from 8pm to 9am between 1 April and 31 October, and from 5pm to 9am between 1 November and 31 March.
Visitors should move their car before the car park closes. An out-of-hours release service will be available for a charge.
Additional parking space is also available at Mapperley Car Park.
We thank park users for their understanding as we continue to work to keep the area safe and secure and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please continue to report criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, nuisance vehicles and illegal off-road vehicle use to Derbyshire police. Call 999 if a crime is in progress or anyone is in immediate danger, otherwise report online or call 101. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

09/10/2026

We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback about our forthcoming car park opening times.

The proposed overnight closure of the car park is intended to address ongoing issues of vehicle-related anti-social behaviour, nuisance driving and criminal damage affecting Shipley Country Park and neighbouring communities.

We recognise that a number of concerns have been raised in the comments regarding the proposed opening times and the potential impact on regular park users, permit holders and organised activities, and we're considering how we can address these concerns.

This includes speaking to affected user groups and organisations to better understand any impacts and to ensure that these can be taken into account as the project progresses.

We'll update you further once we've had the opportunity to review the feedback received.

17/09/2026

📢 Visitor Centre Shop Closure - Shipley Country Park

Unfortunately, the Visitor Centre Shop at Shipley Country Park will be closed tomorrow, Friday 18th September.

All other facilities and services remain open as normal, including:

☕ Bluebell Café
🍰 Barefeet Tearooms
🚻 Public toilets
🌳 The park and outdoor spaces

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you to Shipley Country Park. 🌿😊

06/09/2026

Whether you're looking for lunch, a tasty treat, or simply a great day out with friends and family, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September
⏰ 10:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor, DE75 7GX
🎟️ Free Entry

Mad Hatters Events is proud to present our annual food festival, set in the stunning Shipley Country Park. With a wide variety of delicious food and drink, you're sure to find something to satisfy your cravings and our craft and artisan stalls offer unique treats and gifts. With live music and children's entertainment making our festival the perfect weekend destination. Best of all, it's free to enter, so grab your friends and come join the party!

Come hungry and make a day of it! We look forward to seeing you there.

Address

Slack Lane
Heanor
DE757GX

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441629533991

Website

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/shipley/shipley-co

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