What’s on in Wollaton Park?

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Nature, Culture, Community and Volunteering: Explore Upcoming Events & Activities in Wollaton Park.

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.

March 2025

  • Saturday 8 March (3 events)

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    Saturday 8 March

    (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.

  • Tuesday 11 March (2 events)


    Tuesday 11 March

    Volunteering 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.

  • Wednesday 12 March (1 event)


    Wednesday 12 March

    Volunteer 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.

    More: Formal Garden Volunteering

  • Thursday 13 March (1 event)


    Thursday 13 March

    Volunteering 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.

  • Friday 14 March (1 event)

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    Friday 14 March

    See Ramblers Association
    or Age UK website for details.

    Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

  • Saturday 15 March (4 events)


    Saturday 15 March

    Every 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 so, 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 15 March

    Tasks 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 15 March

    (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.


    Saturday 15 March

    This activity is hosted by Wollaton Park, in collaboration between Nottingham City Council, Nottingham Asian Arts Council and the Sanskriti Association of Nottingham.

    The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil, good harvest, and fertility with the daubing of coloured powers.

    For more information & tickets see:  https://wollatonhall.org.uk/holi-festival-of-colour/

  • Tuesday 18 March (2 events)


    Tuesday 18 March

    Volunteering 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.

  • Wednesday 19 March (1 event)


    Wednesday 19 March

    Volunteer 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.

    More: Formal Garden Volunteering

  • Thursday 20 March (2 events)


    Thursday 20 March

    Volunteering 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 20 March

    Tours 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.

    Booking advised...

    Date: Each Thursday at 10:30 am

  • Friday 21 March (1 event)

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    Friday 21 March

    See Ramblers Association
    or Age UK website for details.

    Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

  • Saturday 22 March (3 events)


    Saturday 22 March

    Every 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 so, 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 22 March

    (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 22 March

    Join our litter pickings sessions - on the last Saturday of the month, 11 am.  Meet by the Red Phone Box.


    Litter Picking Poster

  • Tuesday 25 March (2 events)


    Tuesday 25 March

    Volunteering 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.

  • Wednesday 26 March (1 event)


    Wednesday 26 March

    Volunteer 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.

    More: Formal Garden Volunteering

  • Thursday 27 March (2 events)


    Thursday 27 March

    Volunteering 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.

    –
    Thursday 27 March

    Tours 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.

    Booking advised...

    Date: Each Thursday at 10:30 am

  • Friday 28 March (1 event)

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    Friday 28 March

    See Ramblers Association
    or Age UK website for details.

    Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

  • Saturday 29 March (2 events)


    Saturday 29 March

    Every 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 so, 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 29 March

    (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 30 March (1 event)

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    Sunday 30 March

    The Basford Beam pumping engine will be steaming this weekend.

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.