The 2025 Chris Denning Calendar, which raises funds for Friends of Wollaton Park is now available.
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2025 Calendar
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Lastest Friends of Wollaton Park, and wider park news.
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Hedgehog Survey
Are there any Hedgehogs in Wollaton Park? With the help of the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme, we intend to find out.
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Is George a Gorilla?
Latest research aims to find out more about George the Gorilla on Wollaton Hall.
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Rutting Season
During rutting season, please be cautious around the deer. The park has published the following safety tips.
We had a great Autumn Fair, despite the downpours on Sunday. We had over 700 people over the weekend and raised over £1600 for future projects in the garden. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.
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Fashion Show
On September 30th, Friends of Wollaton Park (FoWP) hosted a successful fashion show at the historic Wollaton Hall to raise funds for the Fountain Restoration project. A dedicated team of volunteers transported over 1,200 items of clothing into the Hall, as the lift proved too small for the clothing racks. Attendees were treated to a […]
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Nottingham Award
At the 2024 Goose Fair Dinner and Nottingham Awards, Friends of Wollaton Park were announced as winners of a Nottingham Award.
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A Summer of Weeds and Hope
A wet start to the summer followed by a burst of sunshine created the perfect conditions for our garden’s unwelcome guests: the weeds
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Green Flag Award Retained
The annual Green Flag awards, awarded in partnership with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, are recognised as the international benchmark for parks and green spaces.
Nottingham Post article…
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Wollaton Hall could be run by charity
Nottingham City Council says its preferred option for sites like Wollaton to be run by a charity
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Mystery Boxes
Have you spotted some curious boxes around Wollaton Park?
They are part of a scientific study to unlock the secrets of Saproxylic beetles.
Regular visitors to the formal garden in recent summers, will have seen archaeologists digging.
Here is a report on what they found…
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A Fed Deer is a Dead Deer
Article on why feeding deer is a terrible idea, and ultimately causes the deer to die from being unable to eat due to rotten teeth.
New research from University College Dublin reveals that feeding deer is causing serious health and behavioural issues for these beautiful animals.
The Harrow Road gate is closed to protect calving deer nearby. Plus advice for visitors.