Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, plus guided walk around Wollaton Village
Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, Dovecote Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2NB
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 2024 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. There is a display about the American 508th parachute regiment who trained in Wollaton Park before taking part in the D Day invasion 80 years ago. This includes authentic uniforms and many artefacts, as well as original film footage of the men in Wollaton Park. There is also information about the German Prisoners of War who also resided in Wollaton Park. There is a guided walk around the village at 3.15pm with a knowledgeable leader and a delightful garden to relax in and chat.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1400-1630
Location & directions
Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, Dovecote Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2NB
- Contact on day:
- Sue Smith
- Telephone number:
- +441159285563
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. 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 (approx. 8 minutes walk). Quiz sheets for children to help them find different parts of the building.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
