Belper River Gardens

Belper River Gardens: In 1905, George Strut, a major landowner and employer in Belper, agreed that the river above the weir should be used for recreational purposes and a boathouse and landing stages were built. A new entrance was built, paths were laid, the ground landscaped and an arboretum created. Refreshment facilities were provided in a Swiss style tearoom, and a promenade was built at the waters edge with plenty of seating to enable visitors to relax and enjoy the view. Today in these tranquil gardens hidden away behind a large brick wall you will still find flowerbeds, an arboretum, a bandstand, water gardens, a childrens playground and boating facilities.