Venue Description

Whatever the season, there is always lots to see and do in the park with 700 acres and over 20 miles of quiet paths and bridleways for walking, cycling and horse riding, bird watching, picnicking, kite flying, angling, jogging, wayfaring, photography, exploring the park and more. There is ample Pay & Display parking, and plenty of disabled bays - blue badge holders can park for free. There is a gift shop and a privately run coffee shop at the visitor centre, where there are also toilets and a Changing Places facility. There is also a room available to hire for meetings etc. The park has 3 playgrounds, a Trim Track, fishing pegs, several bird observation points and there is an annual programme of events. Tramper hire is available at the visitor centre (booking required / charges apply). There is a car park on Shipley Hill for blue badge holders only, and the Derby Lodge Tea Room & toilets nearby.

Accessibility

The Visitor Centre is at ground level only and accessible to wheelchairs throughout. The car park is flat. There is a slight slope from the car park down to the visitor centre. The paths around the visitor centre are flat.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside_sites/country_parks/shipley/facilities_history/access/default.asp

Awards List

Green Flag Award Country Park Accreditation (Natural England)

Toilets

Changing Places facility features •Bench - Height Adjustable, Adult Sized, Wall Mounted •Hoist - Ceiling •Peninsular Toilet •Washbasin Height Adjustable •Non Slip Floor •Floor Space (sq. m) - 7 •Managed Further information: http://changingplaces.uktoiletmap.org/toilet/view/562

Staff

Helpful Countryside Service staff are on site all year round.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Shipley Country Park welcomes dogs and their responsible owners. There is not a policy in place that insists that dogs must be on a lead, however, dogs must be under close control. Therefore we ask that if your dog's obedience cannot be relied upon then they should be on a lead.

Other assistance dog facilities

There are water bowls for dogs in the courtyard at the visitor centre. There is not a dedicated toileting area. Poop Scoop bags are available at the visitor centre, and dog bins through out the park.