We do our best to ensure the accuracy of this calendar, but information may vary – including the dates! Please consult event organisers for the most up-to-date details.
April 2026
Thursday 16 April (2 events)
Thursday 16 AprilVolunteering Sessions in the Walled Garden - Every Tuesday and Thursday.
Meet at 10.00.
Use Mr Mans entrance, then turn left and proceed along the roadway to the back of the council office buildings.
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
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Thursday 16 AprilTours of the Walled Garden allow you to see the 4-acre site with 12-foot high walls and Head Gardeners Cottage built between 1783 and 1788.
We ask for a donation of £5 in cash on entry for the tours which goes towards the improvement of the Walled Garden.
Please note, not all areas of the Garden are currently wheelchair accessible - contact us for details.
Date: Each Thursday at 10:30 am
Saturday 18 April (3 events)
Saturday 18 AprilEvery Saturday, you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate at a 5k course around the park.
For more details, see the Wollaton Hall 'parkrun' website.
The run is organised by volunteers; if running is not your thing, you could get involved with one of the many simple tasks that make each event work.
Check the parkrun news page for occasional cancellations.
The lowercase 'p' on parkrun looks odd to us too - please see the parkrun website where they state "parkrun should always be one word, all lowercase."
Saturday 18 AprilTasks vary, and will be published on FoWP Facebook Group a few days prior to the task day.
No need to book (unless a group of 4 or more).
We usuall meet by Red Phone Box at 10:00.Car parking passes can be arranged by the task leader.
We also normally meet in one of the cafes afterwards for a free drink (please bring a re-usable cup) and chat.
More: Conservation Tasks
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions - check social media.
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Saturday 18 April(In association with Friends of Wollaton Park)
This small, quiet secluded space is cared for by a small group of dedicated volunteers who meet here on Saturday Mornings during the growing season from 10–12 for gentle gardening. Our aim is to keep the rampant weeds under control and allow the other plants both wild and introduced to thrive and gradually to add plants to restore and enhance the sensory and colour themes.
Meet in the Sensory Garden at 10.00.
Groups of more than 4 must book.Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
More: Sensory Garden.
Sunday 19 April (1 event)
Sunday 19 AprilThe Botanic Garden will be open.
Monday 20 April (1 event)
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Monday 20 AprilLaunch of a new book on Wollaton Park hosted by the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Ticket only
More... https://friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk/2026/book-launch/
Tickets... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wollaton-park-book-launch-tickets-1984620630731
Tuesday 21 April (2 events)
Tuesday 21 AprilVolunteering Sessions in the Walled Garden - Every Tuesday and Thursday.
Meet at 10.00.
Use Mr Mans entrance, then turn left and proceed along the roadway to the back of the council office buildings.
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
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Tuesday 21 AprilNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 22 April (1 event)
Wednesday 22 AprilVolunteer Formal Garden Maintenance.
The formal gardens are maintained by a team of volunteers, supporting the park staff.
Activities include pruning, planting, weeding, edging and general tidying.
Tasks vary, as directed by Park Staff.
No need to book (unless a group of 4 or more).
Meet by the Camelia house at 10.00.Car parking passes can be arranged by the task leader. We also normally meet in one of the cafes afterwards for a free drink and chat.
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
Thursday 23 April (2 events)
Thursday 23 AprilVolunteering Sessions in the Walled Garden - Every Tuesday and Thursday.
Meet at 10.00.
Use Mr Mans entrance, then turn left and proceed along the roadway to the back of the council office buildings.
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
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Thursday 23 AprilTours of the Walled Garden allow you to see the 4-acre site with 12-foot high walls and Head Gardeners Cottage built between 1783 and 1788.
We ask for a donation of £5 in cash on entry for the tours which goes towards the improvement of the Walled Garden.
Please note, not all areas of the Garden are currently wheelchair accessible - contact us for details.
Date: Each Thursday at 10:30 am
Friday 24 April (1 event)
Friday 24 April – Monday 27 April
Join in across the City of Nottingham as we take part in our seventh City Nature Challenge.
If you are in the park during this period, record the wildlife (wildflowers, insects, birds…) you see in the iNaturalist app.
MAKE SURE you select the City Nature Challenge 2026: Nottingham City project in iNaturalist, for your observations to count.
Saturday 25 April (5 events)
Friday 24 April – Monday 27 April
Join in across the City of Nottingham as we take part in our seventh City Nature Challenge.
If you are in the park during this period, record the wildlife (wildflowers, insects, birds…) you see in the iNaturalist app.
MAKE SURE you select the City Nature Challenge 2026: Nottingham City project in iNaturalist, for your observations to count.
Saturday 25 AprilEvery Saturday, you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate at a 5k course around the park.
For more details, see the Wollaton Hall 'parkrun' website.
The run is organised by volunteers; if running is not your thing, you could get involved with one of the many simple tasks that make each event work.
Check the parkrun news page for occasional cancellations.
The lowercase 'p' on parkrun looks odd to us too - please see the parkrun website where they state "parkrun should always be one word, all lowercase."
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Saturday 25 April(In association with Friends of Wollaton Park)
This small, quiet secluded space is cared for by a small group of dedicated volunteers who meet here on Saturday Mornings during the growing season from 10–12 for gentle gardening. Our aim is to keep the rampant weeds under control and allow the other plants both wild and introduced to thrive and gradually to add plants to restore and enhance the sensory and colour themes.
Meet in the Sensory Garden at 10.00.
Groups of more than 4 must book.Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
More: Sensory Garden.
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Saturday 25 AprilJoin our litter pickings sessions - on the last Saturday of the month, 11 am. Meet by the Red Phone Box.
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Saturday 25 AprilSunday 26 April (5 events)
Friday 24 April – Monday 27 April
Join in across the City of Nottingham as we take part in our seventh City Nature Challenge.
If you are in the park during this period, record the wildlife (wildflowers, insects, birds…) you see in the iNaturalist app.
MAKE SURE you select the City Nature Challenge 2026: Nottingham City project in iNaturalist, for your observations to count.
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Sunday 26 AprilThe Basford Beam pumping engine will be steaming this weekend.
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Sunday 26 April–
Sunday 26 April
Sunday 26 AprilThe Botanic Garden will be open.
Monday 27 April (1 event)
Friday 24 April – Monday 27 April
Join in across the City of Nottingham as we take part in our seventh City Nature Challenge.
If you are in the park during this period, record the wildlife (wildflowers, insects, birds…) you see in the iNaturalist app.
MAKE SURE you select the City Nature Challenge 2026: Nottingham City project in iNaturalist, for your observations to count.
Tuesday 28 April (2 events)
Tuesday 28 AprilVolunteering Sessions in the Walled Garden - Every Tuesday and Thursday.
Meet at 10.00.
Use Mr Mans entrance, then turn left and proceed along the roadway to the back of the council office buildings.
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
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Tuesday 28 AprilNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 29 April (1 event)
Wednesday 29 AprilVolunteer Formal Garden Maintenance.
The formal gardens are maintained by a team of volunteers, supporting the park staff.
Activities include pruning, planting, weeding, edging and general tidying.
Tasks vary, as directed by Park Staff.
No need to book (unless a group of 4 or more).
Meet by the Camelia house at 10.00.Car parking passes can be arranged by the task leader. We also normally meet in one of the cafes afterwards for a free drink and chat.
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
Thursday 30 April (2 events)
Thursday 30 AprilVolunteering Sessions in the Walled Garden - Every Tuesday and Thursday.
Meet at 10.00.
Use Mr Mans entrance, then turn left and proceed along the roadway to the back of the council office buildings.
Activities may be cancelled at short notice due to park conditions.
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Thursday 30 AprilTours of the Walled Garden allow you to see the 4-acre site with 12-foot high walls and Head Gardeners Cottage built between 1783 and 1788.
We ask for a donation of £5 in cash on entry for the tours which goes towards the improvement of the Walled Garden.
Please note, not all areas of the Garden are currently wheelchair accessible - contact us for details.
Date: Each Thursday at 10:30 am
Are you organising a public dog walk, charity event, sporting event or indeed anything making fantastic use of this venue?
If you would like your, free to attend, event added to our calendar please get in touch.
Commercial events can also be added in return for a donation to FoWP.