The Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society exists to protect and enhance the principal conservation areas, which include the old village and Wollaton Park. To do this the Society encourages historic research and seeks to encourage people living in all parts of Wollaton to learn more about the history of the area and thereby to help ensure its survival and conservation.

In 1972 the Wollaton Village Preservation Society was formed in the face of a threatened redevelopment of our historic village square, which happily was averted. Researching local history has become an important part of the Society's work and so in 2011 we changed our name to reflect this. Now we are known as the Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society (sometimes abbreviated to WHaCS).

Over the years the Society has many achievements to celebrate. Notable highlights are the restoration of the 16th century dovecote and more recently the initiation of the project to restore the 18th century Walled Garden in Wollaton Park.

The Society holds a number of talks on local history during winter months. In the summer, in addition to opening the Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, the Society provides a number of guided walks around Wollaton and occasional visits to places of historic interest.

A full history of Wollaton is not provided on this website, as there are already many great publications elsewhere that cover this. Some booklets worth exploring are listed under Publications and other books and reference sources are as highlighted on our Links page. However, a brief history of Wollaton can be found on our Village page.

Information on the Wollaton Dovecote and the Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum is on our Dovecote page.

WHaCS Meetings

Meetings take place at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month from September to April (excluding December). Our venue is St Leonard's Community Centre in Wollaton. Entry is free for Society members and non-members are welcome, paying £3 at the door.

Full details on these, including the guest speakers, are on our Events page.

Events

The Society and the Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum rely entirely on the support of our volunteers. Across the year there are numerous events which we either run directly or in conjunction with other local groups and voluntary organisations. The Wollaton Walled Garden Festivals are fantastic examples of our active partnership within the local community.

Full details on these, including the museum opening dates and times, are also on our Events page.

Other

The Society arranges occasional visits to places of historic interest, with members and guests paying transport/entry fees where applicable.

If you would like to join the Society and support our research, local activities and uphold the requirements of the conservation area, or you are an existing member, please visit the Membership page for more details.

For general enquiries or feedback please use our Contact form.

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