A lovely free day out. One just has to pay for car parking. Free on foot. Apart from the main drive, there are several foot entrances. The grounds of the grade 1 Elizabethan city house are quite extensive, with lake, formal gardens, orangery, and very good children's play park. Red and Fallow deer roam the park. Wollaton Hall houses a fascinating natural history museum, with free admission. The collections largely date from a much earlier century when it was deemed acceptable and educational to own exhibits, seen only in photographs. Signage to the collection rooms would be useful, One arrives into an almost empty hall, and it's easy to miss out areas. Stairs lead to an upper floor, and there is also a lift; both unsigned when last visited. A little further down the hill is an excellent Industrial Museum with a small admission price. There are eating facilities, although we didn't eat.The park hosts an array of events throughout the year, and there are guided tours of the hall itself. Check opening hours of hall, as differ from park. Something for everyone!
