Friends of Wollaton Park

Notice of the Friends of Wollaton Park AGM in Wollaton Hall on September 2nd has been emailed to our paid-up members.

If you have not seen the email, please check your spam/junk folders.

At the meeting, we will be sharing our vision for future FoWP activities, details of which are covered in the email, and we will be seeking your input on which items to tackle first.

If you are not a member, it is not too late to join:
https://friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk/join/

Summer in the gardens: watering 😃 and litter picking😡.

Large-flowered evening primrose. Formal Garden,

Are you a keen photographer with a knack for capturing great moments? Do you happen to own a portable photo printer? If so, we need your help.

On July 8th we have the celebration of 100 years of Wollaton Hall being open to the public with our 1920s Bash.
(Do you have your tickets yet?)

For the Bash, we want to capture the magic of the night, the incredible outfits, the live band, the dancers, and the overall razzmatazz. We love the idea of guests being able to take home a physical, printed snapshot of their night as a keepsake.
What we’re looking for:
- Someone to snap photos of guests, performers, and the party atmosphere.
- Ideally, someone who has a portable photo printer to print out a shots on the night (we’d cover printing costs).
In exchange for your time and skills, we’ll give you free entry to the event, including a complimentary glass of fizz and a selection of delicious canapés!

If you can help please get in touch.

Friends of Wollaton Park are supporting the Wollaton Community Festival, with 3 organised walks as well as the opening of the Walled Garden.

Booking for the walks is essential.

Natural History Walk
Saturday 4th July, 11am.
Join the Wollaton Natural History Society for a relaxed morning of spotting vibrant summer wildflowers and the fascinating insects that call the park home, with the option of continuing around the lake in the afternoon.
Tickets: https://wcf_natural_history.eventbrite.co.uk

Introduction to Forest Bathing
Sunday 5th July. 10:30.
Join Helen, a trained guide, for this 90-minute taster session within the tranquil gardens of Wollaton Park. Through a series of gentle “invitations” and mindful activities, you’ll learn to engage all your senses and connect deeply with the living world around you.
Tickets: https://wcf_forest_bathing.eventbrite.co.uk

Wollaton Park's Historic Gardens
Sunday 5th July. 13:30.
A guided tour exploring the history of the formal garden and botanic garden, followed by an optional self-guided tour of the walled garden.
Tickets: https://wcf_park_gardens.eventbrite.co.uk

"Wollaton Park" is on sale now.

The book traces the park’s evolution from medieval farmland and private hunting estate into the cherished public park and nature reserve we know today.

Available from:

- Wollaton Park Shops
- Wollaton Travel, Bramcote Lane
- Co-op Lambourne Drive
- Farndon Green Post Office
- Five Leaves Bookshop
- Waterstones, Nottingham
- Wollaton Historical and Conservation Society website

The team making the spring festival at a success.
Open again today (Sunday)

📷Russ Pearce

🌟 Save the Date – Wollaton Community Festival 2026! 🌟
We’re excited to announce that the Wollaton Community Festival will be taking place on 4–5 July 2026 – a whole weekend celebrating our brilliant local community.
Across the weekend there will be events happening in different locations around Wollaton, including:
🌿 Nature walks
🎶 Live music
🗣️ Talks and community conversations
🎨 Arts and cultural activities
…and plenty more to enjoy.
It’s a great chance to explore Wollaton, meet neighbours, and take part in a range of activities organised by local groups and organisations.
More details about the full programme and locations will be shared soon – but for now save the date!