What’s on in Wollaton Park?

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.

April 2025

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Monday 31 March
Tuesday 1 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Tuesday 1 April

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.

14:00: Nordic Walking


Tuesday 1 April

Nordic walking for fun and fitness.

See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.

Booking Essential.

Wednesday 2 April(2 events)

10:00: Formal Garden Volunteering


Wednesday 2 April

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

18:00: FoWP Committee Meeting


Wednesday 2 April

Friends of Wollaton Park Committee Meeting

Contact us.

Thursday 3 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Thursday 3 April

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.

10:30: Walled Garden Tours


Thursday 3 April

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 4 April(1 event)

10:00: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Age UK


Friday 4 April

See Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.

Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

Saturday 5 April(2 events)

9:00: parkrun


Saturday 5 April

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."

11:30: Organ Demonstration


Saturday 5 April

There will be a demonstration of the organ on at 11.30 and 1.30, where you will be able to contribute to the restoration fund.

https://wollatonhall.org.uk/wollaton-hall-organ-demonstrations/

Just turn up in the great hall. After a short recital visitors are invited to come up to the gallery to learn about the history of the organ

Sunday 6 April(1 event)

10:00: Wellbeing at Wollaton


Sunday 6 April

Date: First Sunday of each month.

FREE ENTRY booking in advance is required.

MORE...

Monday 7 April
Tuesday 8 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Tuesday 8 April

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.

14:00: Nordic Walking


Tuesday 8 April

Nordic walking for fun and fitness.

See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.

Booking Essential.

Wednesday 9 April(1 event)

10:00: Formal Garden Volunteering


Wednesday 9 April

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 10 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Thursday 10 April

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.

10:30: Walled Garden Tours


Thursday 10 April

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 11 April(1 event)

10:00: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Age UK


Friday 11 April

See Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.

Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

Saturday 12 April(1 event)

10:00: Sensory Garden Volunteering


Saturday 12 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 13 April
Monday 14 April
Tuesday 15 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Tuesday 15 April

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.

14:00: Nordic Walking


Tuesday 15 April

Nordic walking for fun and fitness.

See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.

Booking Essential.

Wednesday 16 April(1 event)

10:00: Formal Garden Volunteering


Wednesday 16 April

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 17 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Thursday 17 April

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.

10:30: Walled Garden Tours


Thursday 17 April

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 18 April(1 event)

10:00: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Age UK


Friday 18 April

See Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.

Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

Saturday 19 April(4 events)

9:00: parkrun


Saturday 19 April

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."

10:00: FoWP Conservation Task


Saturday 19 April

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.

10:00: Sensory Garden Volunteering


Saturday 19 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 20 April
Monday 21 April
Tuesday 22 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Tuesday 22 April

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.

14:00: Nordic Walking


Tuesday 22 April

Nordic walking for fun and fitness.

See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.

Booking Essential.

Wednesday 23 April(1 event)

10:00: Formal Garden Volunteering


Wednesday 23 April

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 24 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Thursday 24 April

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.

10:30: Walled Garden Tours


Thursday 24 April

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 25 April(1 event)

10:00: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Age UK


Friday 25 April

See Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.

Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

Saturday 26 April(4 events)

9:00: parkrun


Saturday 26 April

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."

10:00: Sensory Garden Volunteering


Saturday 26 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.

11:00: Litter Picking


Saturday 26 April

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


Litter Picking Poster

11:00: Walled Garden Spring Fair


Saturday 26 April Sunday 27 April

Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 4pm.

Sunday 27 April(2 events)

11:00: Walled Garden Spring Fair


Saturday 26 April Sunday 27 April

Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 4pm.

11:00: Beam Engine Steaming


Sunday 27 April

The Basford Beam pumping engine will be steaming this weekend.

Monday 28 April
Tuesday 29 April(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Tuesday 29 April

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.

14:00: Nordic Walking


Tuesday 29 April

Nordic walking for fun and fitness.

See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.

Booking Essential.

Wednesday 30 April(1 event)

10:00: Formal Garden Volunteering


Wednesday 30 April

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 1 May(2 events)

10:00: Walled Garden Volunteering


Thursday 1 May

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.

10:30: Walled Garden Tours


Thursday 1 May

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 2 May(1 event)

10:00: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Age UK


Friday 2 May

See Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.

Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.

Saturday 3 May(2 events)

9:00: parkrun


Saturday 3 May

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."

11:30: Organ Demonstration


Saturday 3 May

There will be a demonstration of the organ on at 11.30 and 1.30, where you will be able to contribute to the restoration fund.

https://wollatonhall.org.uk/wollaton-hall-organ-demonstrations/

Just turn up in the great hall. After a short recital visitors are invited to come up to the gallery to learn about the history of the organ

Sunday 4 May(1 event)

10:00: Wellbeing at Wollaton


Sunday 4 May

Date: First Sunday of each month.

FREE ENTRY booking in advance is required.

MORE...

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.