Can I fish in the lake?

No.  Fishing is not permitted (unless you are a heron).

Can I swim in the lake?

No.  Swimming is not permitted.

What is the ha-ha for?

A ha-ha is a sunken wall around the hall and the lake. The purpose of the ha-ha was to give the viewer of the garden/lake the illusion of an unbroken landscape whilst providing boundaries for deer and other livestock.

How big is Wollaton Park?

500 acres or 200 hectares. An acre is an area in which you could park about 150 cars. A hectare is about two-and-a-half times the size of an average football field.

Can I fly a drone?

The Wollaton Hall website reports “We do not allow drone flying at any time over Wollaton Hall and Deer Park except by contractors commissioned by Nottingham City Council for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and are operating under controlled conditions”.

Are BBQs allowed?

The Wollaton Hall website reports “BBQs & fires are not permitted in the park, as they pose a danger to the wild deer and other wildlife”. BBQs can also cause fires.  Fires can damage ancient trees.