Deer can see blue and red, but struggle to distinguish orange and green from red. Blue is the worst colour to wear when trying to spot deer, as they perceive it very easily. More: https://www.color-meanings.com/what-colors-can-deer-see-vision/
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No, with the breeds of Deer in Wollaton Park (Red Deer and Fallow Deer) only males have Antlers.
Deer have Antlers. Antlers: Made of bone, shed and regrown annually, covered in velvet while growing. Horns: Made of keratin (same material as hair and nails), permanent and continuously grow throughout an animal’s life.
Metal detectors need permission from the Park.
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See the Walled Garden information page for details.
When Walled Garden tour dates are announced they will appear in the News section or the Calendar.
The Walled Garden is not open to the public, while restoration work is in progress. Guided tours are available – see the News or Calendar for details.
The Walled Garden, is to the left of the main vehicle entrance on Wollaton Road, beside Mr Man’s. The outer north wall runs along Wollaton road to the Funeral Parlour.
The deers are a great sight and make excellent photos. It is important that you take your photos from a distance of over 50m, to protect both the deer and yourself from accidental harm.
No. There are reports of blue-green algae in the lake, with is harmful to dogs.
Information is correct as of February 2023.
Hall and Museum opening times.
Industrial Museum opening times.