Wollaton Hall
(a seven mile, 20 minute journey by car from Rise Park) is
within the City Boundary and set in
over 500 acres of historic Deer Park. The Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed in 1588. It is
now home to the city's
Natural
History
Museum, the City's Industrial
Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the
Yard Gallery, an
exhibition space with a changing programme of exhibitions exploring art
and the environment
Major restoration work was completed in 2007, including restoration of the
Camellia House (the oldest cast iron framed greenhouse in
Europe
)
The extensive grounds are home to two herds of free - roaming deer
Car park charge is £2 per car for all day (2007)
but admission to the museums is then completely free of charge.
Guided
tours are also subject to a charge. Café and toilet facilities are
available.
Vehicle entry and exit is from Wollaton Road
Two of
the refurbished showcases in the Natural History Museum section within the
Hall
Guy the Gorilla
continues to frighten the children
Autumn colours
The restored
camellia house Aug 2007
The hall reflected
in the lake
The lake at
Wollaton
Stags shelter from
the summer sun
Section of ceiling
in the Grand Hall
The Salon recreated
in style of 1832
A section of the
staircase ceiling artwork
A display of small
arms
The beautifully lit
minerals showcases
Another realistic
wildlife display
Wildlife viewing
before the introduction of the camera?
A fine example of
the taxidermists art
The Tudor kitchen
The cooking hearth
of the Tudor kitchen
Underground at the
Hall
The below ground
'Admirals Bath'
Deer grazing
amongst the Autumn colours
A stag guards his
harem - autumn 2007
Martins Pond and Harrisons
Plantation are included on this page as they
comprise a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) situated within a 'stones throw'
of Wollaton Park.
Main access is via a gate on Russell Avenue - off Russell
Drive. The area comprises a sizeable pond (fishing allowed subject to
ticket) and large area of secluded woodland. An unexpected oasis of calm in the
midst of City traffic and housing
There are ample pathways through the
reserve, including a well constructed boardwalk overlooking extensive
reed beds
