While it may be tempting to get close to the wildlife, it is important to remember that they are wild animals and can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. It is recommended to observe them from a safe distance and not to feed them.
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The formal garden is usually open when the Hall is open.
A formal garden is a type of garden design that is characterised by a clear structure, geometric shapes, straight lines, and symmetry. It is typically structured around a central axis and features lawns, flower beds, and topiary.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
The deer roam the park and could be anywhere!
Blue badge parking can be found in the top car park, near the red telephone box and in front of the Hall.
The breeding season or rut is typically from late September until November.
In March or April each year, the male deer shed their antlers. Antlers are primarily used by males for competition during mating season. The size and shape of the antlers can indicate a male’s health and dominance, helping them attract mates and fight off rivals. Shedding the antlers after mating season conserves energy and avoids […]
Female Red Deer are known as Hinds, the males as Stags and the young as calves. Female Fallow Deer are known as Does, the males as Bucks and the young as fawns. Sorry to disappoint our younger visitors at Christmas time, but there are no Reindeer.
There are payment machines in the car park, but these do not take cash. If you need to pay cash, you can do so in the cafe or shop in the courtyard
Any lost property found is usually handed into the Shop or Cafe in the courtyard. Tel: 0115 876 3100 Email: wollaton.hall@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
The deer are herbivores and graze naturally throughout the woodlands and grasslands in the park. In winter, their food is supplemented with mangles.
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