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.
September 2025
Thursday 11 September (3 events)
Thursday 11 September
Thursday 11 SeptemberVolunteering 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 11 SeptemberTours 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 12 September (2 events)
Friday 12 September
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Friday 12 SeptemberSee Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.
Saturday 13 September (3 events)
Saturday 13 September
Saturday 13 SeptemberEvery 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 13 September(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 14 September (2 events)
Sunday 14 September
Sunday 14 SeptemberSee https://wollatonhall.org.uk/mela/ for the programme and tickets.
Monday 15 September (1 event)
Monday 15 September
Tuesday 16 September (4 events)
Tuesday 16 September
Tuesday 16 SeptemberVolunteering 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 16 SeptemberWalled Garden Open.
Free entry
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Tuesday 16 SeptemberNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 17 September (2 events)
Wednesday 17 September
Wednesday 17 SeptemberVolunteer 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 18 September (4 events)
Thursday 18 September
Thursday 18 SeptemberVolunteering 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 18 SeptemberTours 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
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Thursday 18 SeptemberWalled Garden Open.
Free entry
Friday 19 September (2 events)
Friday 19 September
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Friday 19 SeptemberSee Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.
Saturday 20 September (4 events)
Saturday 20 September
Saturday 20 SeptemberEvery 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 20 SeptemberTasks 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 20 September(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 21 September (2 events)
Sunday 21 September
Sunday 21 SeptemberMeet at the Red Phone Box
Tuesday 23 September (4 events)
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Tuesday 23 SeptemberThe park will be closed for maintenance.
Tuesday 23 SeptemberVolunteering 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.
Tuesday 23 Septemberhttps://www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee-morning
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Tuesday 23 SeptemberNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
Wednesday 24 September (1 event)
Wednesday 24 SeptemberVolunteer 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 25 September (2 events)
Thursday 25 SeptemberVolunteering 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 25 SeptemberTours 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 26 September (1 event)
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Friday 26 SeptemberSee Ramblers Association
or Age UK website for details.Check with AgeUK / Ramblers before travelling.
Saturday 27 September (4 events)
Saturday 27 SeptemberEvery 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 27 September(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 27 SeptemberJoin our litter pickings sessions - on the last Saturday of the month, 11 am. Meet by the Red Phone Box.
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Saturday 27 SeptemberThis will be in the lower car park on Wollaton Park.
The Police can register your Bike with Bike Register, a QR Code is placed on your bike and your details taken. So if your bike is stolen and the Police recover this it can be traced back to you.
Sunday 28 September (3 events)
Sunday 28 September
Motorcycle Rally - Industrial Museum.
More information: Poster
Sunday 28 SeptemberThe Robin Hood Half Marathon will run through the park, between the 5.5 and 7 mile mark.
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Sunday 28 SeptemberThe Basford Beam pumping engine will be steaming this weekend.
Tuesday 30 September (2 events)
Tuesday 30 SeptemberVolunteering 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 30 SeptemberNordic walking for fun and fitness.
See
https://www.strideintohealth.uk/sessions
for details.Booking Essential.
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.