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A mini guide to
Wollaton, Lenton and University Park: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Keep away from the deer
Wollaton Hall asks visitors to stay at least 50 m from the deer, especially during the rut (September to November) and calving (May to July).
Tours of the hall
Wollaton Hall runs tours at 11am and 2pm daily; ticket and parking charges apply.
Parking
Parking at Wollaton is paid (RingGo location code 18914). Lakeside Arts says its two car parks remain free.
Winter lights
The formal gardens close from late October to mid-January while the Wollaton Lights trail is set up and run.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wollaton, Lenton and University Park?
Wollaton, Lenton and University Park is in Nottingham, England. An Elizabethan hall in a deer park, a university campus and its lakeside park. Nearby stops and stations include University of Nottingham, Queens Medical Centre, Gregory Street.
How long do I need in Wollaton, Lenton and University Park?
Half a day for the hall and park. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park, Nottingham Industrial Museum. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: University of Nottingham (NET tram); Queens Medical Centre (NET tram); Gregory Street (NET tram); Wollaton Hall (Bus or taxi). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 12 places to eat and drink in and around Wollaton, Lenton and University Park, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 3 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Wollaton, Lenton and University Park accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Wollaton, Lenton and University Park
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Nottingham Industrial Museum
Volunteer-run museum in the 17th-century stable block of Wollaton Hall, with textile machinery, transport and mining displays.
Highfields Park
Grade II listed park of 121 acres beside University Park, with a boating lake.
Aspire
60-metre red and orange steel sculpture on the university's Jubilee Campus.
Nottingham
More areas to explore
Castle and Old Market Square
Castle Rock, the old inns at its foot and the square at the heart of the city
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Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton
Lace warehouses, courtrooms and caves, and Hockley's bars and independent shops
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- Wollaton Park: NotFromUtrecht, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Nottingham Industrial Museum: ClemRutter, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Highfields Park: Photograph by Clem Rutter, Rochester, Kent. (www.clemrutter.net)., CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Aspire: mattbuck (category), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Castle and Old Market Square: Cosmicutencil, CC0, source
- Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton: Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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