Wollaton Park is a 500-acre estate just three miles from Nottingham city centre. It’s not only a green escape but also a slice of history. At the park’s heart stands Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion built in the late 1500s. Designed by Robert Smythson, the hall is an architectural masterpiece and now houses Nottingham’s Natural History Museum.
Dogs are welcome in the park but must be kept on a lead throughout. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the hall or museum.
This is a deer park, and during the rutting season (September and October), stags are protective of hinds, and during calving season (June and July), deer tend to their young, so you must keep a safe distance, and dogs must be on leads.
The park is home to free-roaming red and fallow deer, creating a unique blend of natural beauty and heritage.
You can walk through tree-lined paths and woodland trails or around the picturesque lake. For the more energetic, the park includes an orienteering course.
If you are into geocaching, the park is a good destination as it has several locations to find.
Reaching Wollaton Park is straightforward, whether by car, bus, or on foot. The main entrance is on Wollaton Road, but several pedestrian entry points are around the park’s perimeter.
The park is easily accessible via the A52 or A6514, with multiple pay-and-display car parks available. Several Nottingham city bus routes stop near the park.
Facilities include a visitor information centre, public toilets and cafes with outdoor seating.
Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG8 2AE
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Wollaton Park was last updated on January 9, 2025
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