A blog of Friends of Wollaton Park volunteering activities in Wollaton Hall.
Fifty Trees Planted
Read more: Fifty Trees PlantedA dedicated team of 12 volunteers prepared the ground for a tree nursery and planted fifty saplings.
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Future of Wollaton Hall and Park
Read more: Future of Wollaton Hall and ParkNottingham City Council have published its proposed budget savings for 2025 to 2029, which includes the following update on Wollaton Hall and Park.
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Lake – 1968 to 1970
Read more: Lake – 1968 to 1970An outpouring of my memories of Wollaton Park and lake from 1968 to 1970.
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LeftLion – Walled Garden Article
Read more: LeftLion – Walled Garden ArticleAn article about the Wollaton Walled Garden has been published in the LeftLion
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No Christmas Lights in 2024
Read more: No Christmas Lights in 2024The council explain why there will be no Christmas light show in Wollaton Park this year.
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Award Winning Deer Photo
Read more: Award Winning Deer PhotoThe following photograph taken in Wollaton Park by Chris Golightly was a winner in the British Deer Society 2024 photography competition.
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Old Rose Garden
Read more: Old Rose GardenThe old rose garden has undergone a significant transformation. The Box hedging, which had been decimated by box tree caterpillars, was removed. To showcase the stunning Dahlias, the Buddleja have been relocated to the back of the beds. Additionally, temporary wildflowers have been removed ready for new planting. The future plans are to add planting…
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2025 Calendar
Read more: 2025 CalendarThe 2025 Chris Denning Calendar, which raises funds for Friends of Wollaton Park is now available.
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Hedgehog Survey
Read more: Hedgehog SurveyAre there any Hedgehogs in Wollaton Park? With the help of the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme, we intend to find out.
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Is George a Gorilla?
Read more: Is George a Gorilla?Latest research aims to find out more about George the Gorilla on Wollaton Hall.
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Rutting Season
Read more: Rutting SeasonDuring rutting season, please be cautious around the deer. The park has published the following safety tips.
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Successful Autumn Fair in the Walled Garden
Read more: Successful Autumn Fair in the Walled GardenWe had a great Autumn Fair, despite the downpours on Sunday. We had over 700 people over the weekend and raised over £1600 for future projects in the garden. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.
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