Brierley Forest Park

Brierley Forest Park, Sutton in Ashfield was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2006.

It contains Calcareous grassland, sown grassland, wildflower meadows with hoary ragwort, yellow-wort, wild carrot and lesser trefoil.

There are four wetland feature areas, Brierley Waters, a reed swamp, Rooley Brook and the visitor centre pond.

There are species rich hedgerows, woodland and semi natural vegetation.

[1] The park has a visitor centre, fishing, football pitches, children's play areas, picnicking, cycling and horse paths, bird feeding stations, an arboretum, a remembrance grove and disabled car parking.