Wollaton
Nottingham
NG8 2AE
Tel:0115 9153900
Fax: 0115 915 7602
E-mail: wollaton@ncmg.org.uk

Please note: Wollaton Hall and its shop, the Yard Gallery and Nottingham's Industrial Museum are currently  closed until Saturday 4th October. However the cafe and park are open as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Wollaton Hall is now re-open to the public following a major programme of restoration.

Restoration

A major programme of restoration work has taken place at Wollaton Hall & Park.

The Wollaton Hall Restoration was funded by:

 The DCMS/Wolfson
Museums & Galleries
 Improvement fund

         

Wollaton Hall and Park

Following a successful 39milion restoration programme, this magnificent site invites visitors to experience a wealth of architecture, exhibitions and wildlife all set within dramatic natural landscapes.

Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion designed by Robert Smythson and built by Sir Francis Willoughby between 1580 and 1588 for his family. . The building is in the English Renaissance style and its central lower tower and flanking turrets are considered to be masterpiece.

Repaired and remodelled in 1801 by Sir Jeffery Wyattville and later occupied by the Middletons, the interior of the building is as attractive as its exterior, boasting fabulous design. In addition, art enthusiasts can view wall paintings by Laguerre & James Thornhill.

Today Wollaton Hall is a prominent Grade One Listed building and following its major programme of restoration, visitors can now experience.

Tudor Kitchens

The original beehive ovens and charcoal stove have been fully restored and the kitchens furnished according to the 1601 inventory. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of an authentic working Tudor kitchen on event days. Access is by guided tours only.

The Regency Dining Room

Presented as it would have looked during the Wyattville restoration, complete with introductory video featuring the family housekeeper, Mrs Gildart.

The Regency Salon

Revamped with new audio visual interpretation and presented as it would have been in 1832 when Lady Jane Middleton was in residence.

The Prospect Room

Situated on top of the Great Hall with stunning architecture and panoramic views of the city and beyond. Access via small spiral staircase by guided tour only.

The Bird Room

Recreated as it would have looked in the 1920s when Wollaton Hall first became a natural history museum, complete with interactive exhibits.

Wollaton Hall Park & Gardens

Standing on a natural hill three miles west of Nottingham City Centre, Wollaton Hall is set in five hundred acres of spectacular gardens and parkland.

The park contains a wide range of important wildlife habitats- including wetlands, grasslands, woodlands and avenues of mature trees. See herds of red and fallow deer roaming free, stroll around the historic lake, relax in the formal flower gardens or visit The Camellia House, the oldest cast iron glasshouse in Europe, which has been recently restored.

Wollaton's Courtyard Stables

Home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre, Cafe in the Courtyard and the Yard Gallery, a vibrant exhibition space with a changing programme of exhibitions exploring art and the environment.
There are many attractions in Wollaton Hall and Park, use the links on the left for further information:

Gate Opening Times
The gates open at 8.00am on weekdays and 9:00am at the weekend. For closing times please refer to the table below:

Dates	Entrance Gate closes at	Exit Gate closes at
1 Jan - 3 Feb	4.30pm	5.00pm
4 Feb - 17 Feb	5.00pm	5.30pm
18 Feb - 2 Mar	5.30pm	6.00pm
3 Mar - 16 Mar	6:00pm	6.30pm
17 Mar - 29 Mar	6.30pm	7.00pm
30 Mar (BST begins) - 13 Apr	7.30pm	8.00pm
14 Apr - 27 Apr	8.00pm	8.30pm
28 Apr - 11 May	8.30pm	9.00pm
12 May - 10 Aug	9.15pm	9.45pm
11 Aug - 24 Aug	8.30pm	9.00pm
25 Aug - 7 Sept	8.00pm	8.30pm
8 Sept - 21 Sept	7.30pm	8.00pm
22 Sept - 5 Oct	7.00pm	7.30pm
6 Oct - 19 Oct	6.30pm	7.00pm
20 Oct - 25 Oct	6.00pm	6.30pm
26 Oct (BST begins) - 9 Nov	5.00pm	5.30pm
10 Nov - 31 December	4.30pm	5.00pm

The park is completely closed to the public when the exit gate is shut. Please make sure you leave enough time to get across the park.

Hall opening times:

Opening
April- October	Open daily, 11.00am - 5.00pm
November - March	Open daily, 11.00am - 4,00pm
Admission
	FREE Daily tour of Wollaton Hall including the Prospect Room Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.50. Please telephone 0115 915 3900 for tour times.
Car Parking
	£2 per car per day

How to find us

By Car: Wollaton Hall is 3 miles to the west of the city centre and can be found by following the brown signs from the A52 or the A6514. From M1 take junction 25 and follow the signs.

Parking: £2.00 per day and season tickets are available at a charge of £26 per year. Disabled Badge Holders are free (there is limited parking for blue badge holders outside the front entrance of the hall).

Public Transport: A number of buses serve Wollaton Hall, for more information please call 0115 950 6070 or visit www.triptimes.co.uk