Arboretum is a Grade II* listed park established in 1852 in Nottingham. The site forms part of the green collar created under the 1845 Inclosure Act, a network of open spaces designed to ring the city. With its origins rooted in Victorian planning ideals, Arboretum has served as a green sanctuary for over 170 years, offering residents and visitors a chance to experience both landscape design and local history.
The park’s heritage designation reflects its architectural and horticultural importance to Nottingham. As a component of the wider green belt scheme, Arboretum remains one of the city’s significant recreational spaces, drawing people who wish to explore the Victorian vision of urban park design and enjoy the planted grounds that define its character.