People living near the Arboretum say they love life their in the sun and only have positive things to say about living next to the popular walking and picnicking spot. Among the other favourite things mentioned to Nottinghamshire Live were the local Wetherspoons, the Gooseberry Bush, and the fact the Arboretum Park is only minutes away from all the shops in town.
Libby Davies, 21 currently lives near the Arboretum Park. Libby, who is originally from Leeds, lives with four other people. She said: “I love it around here. Last year, I lived in Lenton and I didn’t like it as much, it’s much calmer around here.
“It’s never completely quiet but it’s never noisy.” To Libby, the best thing about living in the area is the Arboretum Park.