Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park - Nottingham, City of (UA)

Country house, now a museum,1580-88, by Robert Smythson. Altered late C17 and again early C19. Converted to a museum in 1925. Of square plan with symmetrical fronts. The central hall is topped by a prospect room and there are projecting towers to corners. By 2022, there was significant water ingress through the towers and terrace. An Arts Council England MEND grant was awarded in early 2023 for a two phase repair project. Phase 1 is to commence in May 2024 with Phase 2 to commence in February 2025 with completion in June 2025.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

WOLLATON HALL

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1255269

Local Planning Authority:

Nottingham, City of (UA)

Site Type:

Domestic > Country house

Location

Building Name:

Wollaton Hall

Unitary Authority:

Nottingham, City of (UA)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Nottingham South

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Occupied/in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II*, CA