A blog of Friends of Wollaton Park volunteering activities in Wollaton Hall.
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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Mystery Boxes
Read more: Mystery BoxesHave you spotted some curious boxes around Wollaton Park? They are part of a scientific study to unlock the secrets of Saproxylic beetles.
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Archaeology in the Formal Garden
Read more: Archaeology in the Formal GardenRegular visitors to the formal garden in recent summers, will have seen archaeologists digging. Here is a report on what they found…
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A Fed Deer is a Dead Deer
Read more: A Fed Deer is a Dead DeerArticle on why feeding deer is a terrible idea, and ultimately causes the deer to die from being unable to eat due to rotten teeth.
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They’re not Rudolph, they don’t like carrots
Read more: They’re not Rudolph, they don’t like carrotsNew research from University College Dublin reveals that feeding deer is causing serious health and behavioural issues for these beautiful animals.
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Deer Calving Season: Harrow Road Gate Closed
Read more: Deer Calving Season: Harrow Road Gate ClosedThe Harrow Road gate is closed to protect calving deer nearby. Plus advice for visitors.
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Fossil Display
Read more: Fossil DisplayA reptile fossil dating back to the Jurassic era will be displayed in Wollaton Hall after being kept in storage for almost 30 years.
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Splendour to return in 2025
Read more: Splendour to return in 2025Contract agreed for Splendour Festival to return to Wollaton Park in 2025
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Forest Bathing
Read more: Forest BathingJoin FoWP for a Shinrin Yoko (Forest Bathing) taster session.
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Volunteer Bricklayers Needed
Read more: Volunteer Bricklayers NeededBricklayers are needed for our historic walled garden at Wollaton Park. Join our team to help with rebuilding, pointing, replacing worn bricks, repairing walls, and restoration work.
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Hall Repairs
Read more: Hall RepairsRevocation work on the Hall has started.
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Organ Demonstrations
Read more: Organ DemonstrationsThere will be an Organ demonstration each month in Wollaton Hall.
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Organ Repaired
Read more: Organ RepairedThe Wollaton Hall Organ has been repaired and tuned… Future work is required on the bellows.
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Walled Garden Volunteer Roles
Read more: Walled Garden Volunteer RolesThe Wollaton Walled Garden Project are seeking a Volunteer Administrator and Volunteer Lead.
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