Bass’ Recreation Ground — Attraction in England

Given to the people of Derby in 1867 by Michael Bass of Bass Brewery with a covenant that essentially prevents the land from being used for anything other than a public park.

It's sometimes referred to as the Holmes and is essentially an island of sorts.

Basically it's an open green space almost directly in the city centre, popular during the summer, there's sometimes events held. It also forms part of Derby's national cycle network.

There's also a very popular skate park near the city centre/bus station side.

Nice enough but with a little investment it could...

Extremely beautiful place to visit 😍 Was my first time there, and I LOVED IT!

Loads of pigeons, ducks, black swans, etc.

Has some benches to sit on

Keep an eye out for cyclists, as they are many (Plus you don't want to knock one down 😅).

Good for long walks

No toilets

No playgrounds

Not recommend to climb the walls as it's a really big fall (that's if you were to have a fall).

No Lifeguards, so do keep your little ones...

Recreational ground.another green space in derby city to be proud of. Has a skate park and large green space to have a game of footy. The paths take you onto the river gardens down the side of the river derwent. Gardens currently being refurbished after adding the flood defences but looks great in summer. Attracts hundreds of people in the...