Help with the upkeep, development and conservation of the historic Wollaton Walled Garden and join our friendly and enthusiastic volunteer team.
The Walled Garden dates back to the 1870s, covers 4 acres and is surrounded by 12 foot high brick walls which are grade 1 listed and a gardeners cottage built (1788). The garden is historically important and over the past few years our volunteer team have lead the way in bringing it back to its former glory and making it a space that will be enjoyed by all. Whether you enjoy growing vegetables or flowers, helping with building restoration, there’s something to appeal to every kind of gardener. The garden volunteers attend on a Tuesday and Thursday and would welcome new volunteers to join them. You don’t need experience, just enthusiasm and a desire to help maintain this beautiful area of Wollaton Park.
Why we want you
Help with the upkeep, development and conservation of the historic Wollaton Walled Garden.
The garden dates back to the 1870s and the walls are Grade 1 listed. It’s a historically important walled garden and our volunteer team are leading the way in bringing it back to former glory and making it a space that will be enjoyed by all.
What you will be doing
- General garden maintenance: dead heading, weeding etc
- Planting of plants, trees, flowers and vegatables
- Helping with the care and maintenance of vegetable, fruit and flowerbeds
- Tending to allotment beds
The skills you need
- Ability to work in a team and take guidance from staff and lead volunteers
- Enthusiasm for gardens and heritage
- Physically fit to work in gardens with uneven ground and often-heavy vegetation
What’s in it for you
- Being part of a friendly and dedicated team working to the highest standards of horticulture
- Meeting people from all walks of life and making new friends
- See an area the public do not get to see and be part of a once in a lifetime project
- Learn more about Wollaton Parks unique heritage and horticultural history
