A blog of Friends of Wollaton Park volunteering activities in Wollaton Hall.
Dead Hedging Refurbishment
Read more: Dead Hedging RefurbishmentDigby Wood’s dead hedges, built in 2023/24, recently underwent refurbishment. Branches had settled, requiring topping up and repairs. Volunteers experimented with three new dead hedge styles, enhancing the woodland’s habitat and visual appeal. The project highlights community involvement in improving Digby Wood.
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Poison while Daffodil Planting
Read more: Poison while Daffodil PlantingThis week marked the start of a new series of Ranger-led volunteer sessions, with an unexpeected find.
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Inner Couryard
Read more: Inner CouryardA team of FoWP members embraced a unique opportunity to explore a part of the hall that’s typically off-limits to the public.
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Singing Ice
Read more: Singing IceDid you know the Wollaton Park lake could sing?
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Plan announced to charge visitors to Wollaton Hall
Read more: Plan announced to charge visitors to Wollaton HallNottingham City Council proposes charging entry to Wollaton Hall and its Natural History Museum to fund repairs and improve the visitor experience in a new operating model.
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Deer Incident
Read more: Deer IncidentNottinghamshire Live is urging people to stand up and protect our stags following an incident & RSPCA Comment
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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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Fashion Show
Read more: Fashion ShowOn September 30th, Friends of Wollaton Park (FoWP) hosted a successful fashion show at the historic Wollaton Hall to raise funds for the Fountain Restoration project. A dedicated team of volunteers transported over 1,200 items of clothing into the Hall, as the lift proved too small for the clothing racks. Attendees were treated to a…
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Nottingham Award
Read more: Nottingham AwardAt the 2024 Goose Fair Dinner and Nottingham Awards, Friends of Wollaton Park were announced as winners of a Nottingham Award.
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A Summer of Weeds and Hope
Read more: A Summer of Weeds and HopeA wet start to the summer followed by a burst of sunshine created the perfect conditions for our garden’s unwelcome guests: the weeds
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Green Flag Award Retained
Read more: Green Flag Award RetainedThe annual Green Flag awards, awarded in partnership with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, are recognised as the international benchmark for parks and green spaces.
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The ‘secret’ Nottingham walled garden given a glow-up that people ‘cannot believe’
Read more: The ‘secret’ Nottingham walled garden given a glow-up that people ‘cannot believe’Nottingham Post article…
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Wollaton Hall could be run by charity
Read more: Wollaton Hall could be run by charityNottingham City Council says its preferred option for sites like Wollaton to be run by a charity
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