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WHaCS Meetings
- Dates and times: Latest programme shown below. From 7.15pm there is opportunity for a tea/coffee/social, then our guest speaker starts at 7.45pm.
- Venue: St Leonard's Community Centre, 4 Bramcote Lane, Nottingham, NG8 2ND. See our Map.
- Entry: Entry is free for Society members and non-members are welcome, paying £3 at the door.
- Parking: Car park to the rear of the Community Centre.
- Nearest bus stops: NCT no. 30 to the Admiral Rodney, or trentbarton the two to Birdsall Avenue.
2026-2027 Programme
"Who Lived at the Admiral Rodney in the 18th century?"
Fascinating insights into the lives of the people who lived in Wollaton's public house between 1680-1790.
Julia King is our speaker.
(WHaCS member and family history researcher.)
AGM followed by:
"Coins as the First Social Media."
How messages contained in the portraits and symbols on coins acted in the past to spread news and propaganda.
Anja Thompson-Rohde is our speaker.
(Collections Officer at Mansfield Museum.)
"The Good, The Bad and the Bugly - Weird Bug Stories from History."
More details following shortly.
Linda Birkin is our speaker.
"East Coast Mainline Disasters."
More details following shortly.
Adrian Gray is our speaker.
"Stanton on Film."
More details following shortly.
Stephen Flinders is our speaker.
"Nottingham's Caves - Exploring Hidden Histories."
More details following shortly.
Chris King is our speaker.
"Anthony Woodville - Sophicated or Schemer."
More details following shortly.
Danielle Burton is our speaker.
"The Empress and the Washerwoman - St Peter's through Women's History."
More details following shortly.
Dorothy Mountford is our speaker.
AGM followed by:
"The Nottinghamshire Coroner - Medieval to Modern."
More details following shortly.
Lizzie Didcock is our speaker.
See also your copy of Wollaton Historical (issue no. 28, 2025), pages 26 & 27.
Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum
2026 Season
Please do come and visit the Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, learn more about its history, explore this year's exhibition and delve into the various research projects. The main theme of displays this year will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wollaton Natural History Society.
Free admission with all donations welcomed (as we receive no funding).
More information on this historic building and its location can be found on our Dovecote page.
Details of the opening dates and times for this season are shown below.
- Sun 10 May 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Season Opening
New displays in place - Sun 14 June 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Displays continue - Sat 4 July 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Wollaton Community Festival
Displays continue
Traditional games outside - Sun 5 July 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Wollaton Community Festival
Displays continue
Traditional games outside
- Sun 12 July 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Displays continue - Sun 9 August 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Displays continue - Sun 13 September 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Heritage Open Day
Displays continue - Sun 20 September 2026
Open 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Heritage Open Day
Displays continue
Free guided walk around the village at 3.15pm on open days.
Wollaton Walled Garden
Special Events 2026
Please do come and visit the Wollaton Walled Garden, learn more about its history and witness the incredible restoration.
More information on this historic garden and its location, as well as other guided tours, can be found can be found on our Walled Garden page.
Details of the special events for this year are shown below.
- Sat 25 & Sun 26 April 2026
Spring Festival - more information
Open 11.00am to 4.00pm
£2 entrance fee, children free - Sat 4 & Sun 5 July 2026
Summer Festival - more information
Open 11.00am to 4.00pm
£2 entrance fee, children free - Sun 16 August 2026
National Garden Scheme - more information
Open 11.00am to 4.00pm
£5 entrance fee, children free
- Tue 15 & Thu 17 September 2026
Heritage Open Days
Open 11.00am to 4.00pm
Entry free - donations welcomed - Sat 19 & Sun 20 September 2026
Autumn Festival - more information
Open 11.00am to 4.00pm
£2 entrance fee, children free - Thu 8 October 2026
Mental Health Awareness Day
Open 11.00am to 4.00pm
Entry free - donations welcomed
Walled Garden
(Photo by Russ Pearce)