Derby Arboretum
Derby Arboretum is a public park and arboretum in the city of Derby, England, located about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the city centre in the Rose Hill area. It was opened in 1840, following the donation of the land by local philanthropist Joseph Strutt, and to designs by John Claudius Loudon. It was the first publicly owned, landscaped, urban, recreational park in England. After many years of neglect, the Arboretum was extensively refurbished in the early 21st century with the aid of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of almost £5 million. It is listed as Grade II* on the Historic England Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.
| Derby Arboretum | |
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The restored Grove Street Lodge and "Grand Entrance" at the northern end of the Arboretum | |
Location in Derbyshire | |
| Type | Arboretum and public park |
| Location | Derby, England, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 52.91432°N 1.47471°W |
| Area | 7.5 ha (19 acres) |
| Created | 1840 |
| Founder | Joseph Strutt |
| Designer | John Claudius Loudon |
| Operated by | Derby City Council |
| Open | All year |
National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens | |
| Type | Grade II* |
| Designated | 4 August 1984 |
| Reference no. | 1000677 |
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