Stay informed on all the latest news and developments at the historic Wollaton Park in Nottingham, alongside comprehensive updates on Friends of Wollaton Park activities.
Wollaton Community Festival
Read more: Wollaton Community FestivalSave the Date: Wollaton Community Festival – July 4th and 5th
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Thirteen Volunteers versus Rhododendron
Read more: Thirteen Volunteers versus RhododendronOur task for the day was focused on the iconic Wellingtonia Grove, where we tackled the invasive rhododendrons that had begun to aggressively overgrow the fence line.
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Trees for Climate: Update
Read more: Trees for Climate: UpdatePlanting of 45 meters of new native hedgerow along the wire fence by A.W.Lymns
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Walled Garden Tours 2026
Read more: Walled Garden Tours 2026Book now!
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Book Launch
Read more: Book LaunchLaunch of a book “Wollaton Park” is to take place at Wollaton Hall on Monday 20th April 2026.
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Mini Arboretum
Read more: Mini ArboretumMini Arboretum Opening – Sunday, 12th April at 10:00 am.
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Trees for Climate Program
Read more: Trees for Climate ProgramWe are thrilled to announce that the Friends of Wollaton Park has been awarded a grant from the Trees for Climate programme.
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Walled Garden Festivals
Read more: Walled Garden Festivals2026 dates annnounced.
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Bark, Bark and More Bark
Read more: Bark, Bark and More BarkToday, a team of eight volunteers gathered at our tree nursery to tackle a daunting physical challenge: moving and spreading a mountain of bark and wood chips to protect our young saplings.
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Tree Replacement
Read more: Tree ReplacementFelled Horse Chestnut trees replaced.
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Volunteer Session Cancelled
Read more: Volunteer Session CancelledDue to the weather we have cancelled the FoWP volunteer session planned for November 15th to plant wildflowers – even if the rain stops, the area will be too waterlogged to clear.
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RHS: “Outstanding”
Read more: RHS: “Outstanding”The Walled Garden received an award at the RHS East Midlands in Bloom event.
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Botanic Garden Award
Read more: Botanic Garden AwardThe Botanic Garden team win Hardy Plant Society Award.
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Archaeological Dig
Read more: Archaeological DigA new Archaeological dig has begun on the Cambridge Road field.
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Walled Garden Artist Residency
Read more: Walled Garden Artist ResidencyAnnouncing the formation of the Walled Garden Artist Residency.
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Autumn Festival
Read more: Autumn FestivalSaturday 4th and Sunday 5th October
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Stable Block Repairs
Read more: Stable Block RepairsFinancial approval has been granted for repairs to the Stableblock.
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Blue Green Algae
Read more: Blue Green AlgaeWollaton Hall and Park are reporting there is currently a blue-green algae bloom in the lake.
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Rubbish
Read more: RubbishLeaving rubbish in black sacks by the trees is insufficient and creates a mess when the wildlife open the bags, as well as endangering the animals.
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Do not Feed or Touch
Read more: Do not Feed or TouchWollaton Park has issued a warning to visitors after a group of people, including children, were seen touching a stag. The park and a local councillor have both stressed the importance of keeping a safe distance from the deer (at least 50 meters) to avoid serious injury. Visitors are advised not to feed the deer,…
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What’s that box?
Read more: What’s that box?They are part of a study to help researchers understand the air quality in the park.
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No Hedgehogs
Read more: No HedgehogsWhere are the hedgehogs of Wollaton Park?
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Horse Chestnuts Felled for Safety
Read more: Horse Chestnuts Felled for Safety12 Horse Chestnut Trees on Jubilee Avenue have been felled following risk assessment.
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Sensory Garden Opens
Read more: Sensory Garden OpensContained within the Walled Garden, a new Sensory Garden was opened by the Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Zafran Khan.
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