Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January – The platform lift is unavailable today and tomorrow at the front of the Hall. The main Hall lift (that accesses all floors) is still available via the West Entrance at the lakeside of the Hall.

The Formal Gardens are now open as normal, along with the remainder of the Park, Grounds & Hall. Wollaton Park is closed to the public until 1pm on Tuesday 20th January and Tuesday 10th February 2026 for essential maintenance.

Darwin in Colour

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Come and learn about Darwin in colour…

Science: Change in living things over time, fossil record, adaptation and evolution

In this session:

  • Find out about the ground-breaking and controversial evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace which shook Victorian society
  • Examine some of Darwin’s evidence for survival by natural selection
  • Investigate amazing specimens from our handling collection which illustrate how creatures have evolved using colour to help them survive: look at camouflage, warning colours and mimicry.

Times: 10.30-12 or 1-2.30

Cost per session: £10 per head includes gallery access, lunchroom and bag storage

CONTACT US

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Contact Us By Email – schools.programmes@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

 

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To help with navigation :

Location: Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Stage: KS2, KS3
Theme: Natural History, Environment
Subjects: History, Science

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For the full Titus the T. rex experience, visit the exhibition page.

All events have covid safety measures in place. Plan your visit to Wollaton Hall here. Car parking charges apply.

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