Vicar Water Country Park Car Park — Local services in Newark and Sherwood

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vicar Waters Country Park is a beautiful and relaxing place to spend time outdoors. The park offers lovely walking trails, scenic lakes, and plenty of open space to enjoy nature. It’s perfect for families, dog walkers, or anyone looking for a peaceful day out. The facilities are well-maintained and clean, making it a comfortable experience for visitors of all ages. The staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful, ensuring the park remains welcoming for everyone. There are also areas for picnics and plenty of spots to simply sit and enjoy the surroundings. Whether you want to go for a walk, watch the wildlife, or just unwind in a natural setting, Vicar Waters Country Park is a fantastic choice. It’s a hidden gem that’s perfect for a relaxing day in the...

A day's fishing the park staff polite & quick to answer any questions you have.

It's a country park however not a fishery as some people say. Although it's good fishing most days. Again some people believe it's the peg you're at or the time of day or bait you use. Personally fishing in my experience is down to 90% luck 10% skill.

Can be noisy at times, lots of walkers, bike riders, & motors as well. Be prepared to be asked have you caught anything yet 😄 multiple times.

Very reasonable prices for anglers.

If you're looking for a quiet, no distraction/disturbances fishing this isn't it. Enjoyable...

Visited here for the Saturday morning 9am parkrun. This is a really great venue, the carpark was full, but there is ample street parking just a few hundred yards up the road. This is a well organised event with really friendly marshalls. It's a single lap which is mainly on paths, small bit through a wood on bark, but road shoes were fine. The first 3/4 is mostly up hill, but gradual, then a great downhill section to the finish line. Good views from the top, but I imagine would be a little exposed in the winter or mid summer. Nice touch with the run director giving cakes out at the...