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Wollaton Hall Formal Garden

6 ha

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Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

52.94741, -1.20869

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Canada Goose
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Courtyard Deli — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPicnic spotToilets

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Woodpigeon +46 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Woodpigeon +46 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CAMELLIA HOUSE 100 METRES SOUTH WEST OF WOLLATON HALL

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby

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The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Arboretum Route 1Walking route
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Arboretum Route 2Walking route
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Park StepsWalking route
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Broxtowe Country TrailWalking route
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Cycling

116 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
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Lenton Lane Cycle GatewayCycling route
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River LeenCycling route
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Route N9Cycling route
Named routeRef N9Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wollaton Hall Formal Garden - plants (3) - 22 March 2026

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Wollaton Hall Formal Garden - plants (3) - 22 March 2026

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Wollaton ParkUrban park100 m→🦉WOLLATON PARKNature reserve100 m→🌱University of NottinghamUrban park1.1 km→🌱King George's ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Bramcote Hills ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Weirfield Recreation GroundUrban park3.9 km→