We arrived in this park along our hiking route. We didn't read before or didn't know something about this park.
It was a pleasing surprise to see the arboretums, and we realised they are different and unusual for this area. The very interesting shapes and colours make you feel in a different part of the world. Some of them are massive which says they are old. Take your time to spot these trees along this park. I'm sure we will come back for another look in the future trying the maze which missed this time.

I quote from the Westsuffolk website:

"About Nowton Park
There is plenty to see at Nowton Park, brief descriptions of what to see can be found below.

The arboretums
Nature lovers can visit the unique east and west arboretums which are home to trees from around the world. These include eucalyptus from Australia, paperbark maple from China and Kentucky coffee trees from North America. A new panda was carved in 2021 and placed in the China region along with some bamboo to add to the vision of this geographical area. There is also a dragon that was carved from a cedar tree that was growing in the park but was struck by lightning. The Nowton Park totem pole stands 35.4 feet (10.8m) tall near the centre of the North American region of the arboretum. It is carved from a western red cedar which is the species traditionally favoured by Native Americans for their totem poles."

Lindsey

September 27, 2025

lovely walk at Nowton Park, one of many

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Distance 2.66 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Nowton, St Edmundsbury, Suffolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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