Spring Festival at the Secret Walled Garden
Date: Saturday 25th April – Sunday 26th April 2026
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
£2.00 entry (in cash) – Children free
Book stall • Plant sales • Bric-a-brac stall •
Local history booklets on sale • Refreshments with home bakes •
Tea, refreshments & stalls available (small charge)
You will receive a free leaflet about the Walled Garden.
Drop in during the day, no booking required
A fun day for all to find out about the history of Wollaton Park’s Secret Walled Garden, discover what was grown and how the garden looked in its heyday over 100 years ago, and meet the fantastic volunteers restoring its heritage.
Self-guided tours of the Walled Garden give you an opportunity to see the 4-acre site with 12-foot-high walls and Head Gardener’s Cottage built between 1783 – 1788.
Explore the work done by volunteers over the last five years to reclaim the site from the ravages of time and the encroachment of ivy and brambles, to grow flowers and vegetables once again.
All for donations, cash preferred
All proceeds go towards restoration of the Walled Garden
Access: Mostly grass paths, some unavoidable steps and uneven ground due to the historic nature of the site. Accessible toilets and disabled parking available at main car park, a few minutes walk from the main walled garden area.
The site is part of Wollaton Hall Park, owned by Nottingham City Council, entry is via the walled garden gate next to Mr Mann’s and the 508 café. The open day is facilitated by the friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk/walled-garden/
Directions
Use the main Wollaton Hall car park (off Wollaton Road), normal charges apply. The gate into the event is in the wall next to the car park.
Parking charges apply.
Entrance via black door opposite lower main carpark (parking charges apply)
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