What’s happening in River Leen
Springfield Corner
Springfield Corner is home to a particularly tranquil section of the River Leen. Find out more about this nature reserve here
Moorbridge Pond
Moorbridge Pond lies against Springfield Corner with the River Leen, train and tram splitting the sites into 2. The source of the original 'Bul Well' is here. More information on this nature reserve can be found here
Bulwell Bogs
One of the most public stretches of the River Leen, this is a good place for a gentle walk or a play on the play park right in the heart of Bulwell town centre. More information abuot Bulwell Bogs can be found here
Basford Junction Wildlife Site
Right next to Bulwell Riverside Centre is a mixture of woodland and grassland alongside the River Leen.
Mill Street Recreation Ground
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Vernon Park
Vernon Park has open space, mature trees and a lake right alongside the river - a great place to relax and explore.
Lincoln Street Open Space
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Whitemoor Nature Reserve
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Wades Pond
Wades Pond as an open expanse of water on the River Leen where you have a good chance of spotting ducks and other birds.
King's Meadow
This 1 hectare nature reserve, managed by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, hosts a fantastic display of wildflowers, right alongside a business park!
Love Your Leen! explore the green spaces along the river.
Green Spaces
- River Leen
- Sandy Banks Nature Reserve
- Quarry Holes
- Hucknall Road Linear Walkway, Moorbridge Pond and Springfield Corner
- Holme Pit, Clifton Wood and Clifton Grove
- Glapton Wood (also known as Whitegate Wood)
- Colwick Woods
- Bulwell Hall Park
- Broxtowe Country Park
- Queen’s Walk Recreation Ground
- Breck’s Plantation
