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
Saturday 5 April (2 events)
Saturday 5 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 New tab.
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 5 AprilThere 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)
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Sunday 6 AprilTuesday 8 April (2 events)
Tuesday 8 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 8 AprilNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 9 April (1 event)
Wednesday 9 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 10 April (3 events)
Thursday 10 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.
Thursday 10 AprilWorld Parkinson's Week - Big Nordic Walk at Wollaton Park.
More: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=500658366447407&set=a.115983108248270 New tab
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Thursday 10 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 11 April (1 event)
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Friday 11 AprilSee Ramblers Association New tab
or Age UK New tab website for details.Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.
Saturday 12 April (1 event)
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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.
Tuesday 15 April (2 events)
Tuesday 15 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 15 AprilNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 16 April (1 event)
Wednesday 16 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 17 April (2 events)
Thursday 17 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 17 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 18 April (1 event)
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Friday 18 AprilSee Ramblers Association New tab
or Age UK New tab website for details.Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.
Saturday 19 April (4 events)
Saturday 19 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 New tab.
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 19 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 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.
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Saturday 19 April"Whether you’re bringing your dog or just enjoying the fresh air, it’s a lovely day out for the whole family while supporting Canine Partners and our amazing dogs."
More https://caninepartners.org.uk/event/canine-partners-wollaton-walk-easter-adventure/
Tuesday 22 April (2 events)
Tuesday 22 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 22 AprilNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 23 April (1 event)
Wednesday 23 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 24 April (2 events)
Thursday 24 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 24 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 25 April (1 event)
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Friday 25 AprilSee Ramblers Association New tab
or Age UK New tab website for details.Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.
Saturday 26 April (4 events)
Saturday 26 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 New tab.
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 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.
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Saturday 26 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 26 April – Sunday 27 AprilSaturday and Sunday from 11am until 4pm.
Sunday 27 April (2 events)
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Saturday 26 April – Sunday 27 AprilSaturday and Sunday from 11am until 4pm.
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Sunday 27 AprilThe Basford Beam pumping engine New tab will be steaming this weekend.
Tuesday 29 April (2 events)
Tuesday 29 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 29 AprilNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 30 April (1 event)
Wednesday 30 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.
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.