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.
January 2026
Tuesday 20 January (3 events)
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Tuesday 20 JanuaryPark closed for routine maintenance until 1PM.
Tuesday 20 JanuaryVolunteering 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 20 JanuaryNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 21 January (1 event)
Wednesday 21 JanuaryVolunteer 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 22 January (1 event)
Thursday 22 JanuaryVolunteering 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.
Saturday 24 January (1 event)
Saturday 24 JanuaryEvery 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."
Sunday 25 January (1 event)
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Sunday 25 JanuaryThe Basford Beam pumping engine will be steaming this weekend.
Tuesday 27 January (2 events)
Tuesday 27 JanuaryVolunteering 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 27 JanuaryNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 28 January (1 event)
Wednesday 28 JanuaryVolunteer 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 29 January (1 event)
Thursday 29 JanuaryVolunteering 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.
Saturday 31 January (2 events)
Saturday 31 JanuaryEvery 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 31 JanuaryJoin our litter pickings sessions - on the last Saturday of the month, 11 am. Meet by the Red Phone Box.
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.