The trail has been developed by Ashfield District Council and the Friends of Titchfield Park. It contains contributions from local history groups and includes recollections from local residents along with photographs of the park when it first opened in the 1920s.

Stone markers are dotted around the park to allow visitors to locate the archive photographs which illustrate the trail leaflet.

The trail is part of a project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund which has included the restoration of the park’s last remaining original building, known locally as the “Boathouse”. This shelter was designed by local architect TC Howitt, who also designed the park’s grade 2 listed war memorial and the Council House in Nottingham.

The Heritage Trail will be officially launched at a Green Flag Celebration event on Wednesday 26th August from 12 – 4pm. The afternoon will include free fun and games including sports, bird-box making, a bouncy castle and more.

The Heritage Trail leaflet is available from Poppies Café (open 10 – 4 daily throughout the summer holidays), Hucknall library and online at www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk/parks. For more information contact Andrew Hinchley at Ashfield District Council on 01623 450000.