Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, plus guided walk around Wollaton Village on 13th September.

Step over the threshold of this unique building and you step back into Tudor history. Built around 1565 for Sir Francis Willoughby of Wollaton Hall, the Wollaton Village Dovecote was restored in 1987. Exhibits for 2026 include exquisitely recreated Tudor costumes and a time line showing what the Willoughby family were doing during the House of Tudor when the dovecote was built. A display produced by Wollaton Natural History Society shows some stunning photographs taken in local nature reserves, including Wollaton Park as well as further afield. On Sunday 13th September there is a guided walk around the village at 3.15pm with a knowledgeable leader. There is also a delightful garden to sit in.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

14.00 - 16.30

Sunday 20 September:

14.00 - 16.30

Location & directions

Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, Dovecote Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2NB

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Uneven floors and very steep steps. Limited parking, but nearby disabled parking on double yellow lines. No toilets on site but available nearby. Guided walk leaves at 15.15 hrs on the 13th September. Wheelchair access to ground floor only but there is plenty to see.

Additional information

Run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers from Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society. The interesting parish church of St Leonard's is a short walk away, on a route to Wollaton Park and the Walled Garden (approx. 8 minutes walk). Quiz sheets for children to help them find different parts of the building.

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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