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.

Over the years the Society has many achievements to celebrate; the restoration of the 16th century dovecote is just one. 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).

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 the area of greater Wollaton and visits to other historical sites of interest.

A full history of Wollaton is not provided on this website; there are already many great publications elsewhere that cover this. We have highlighted some booklets worth exploring under Publications and other books are obtainable through selected websites on our Links page.

A brief introduction to Wollaton Village can be found on our Village page.

Information on Wollaton Dovecote and the Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum can be found on our Dovecote page.

Indoor meetings

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

We have a variety of guest speakers and you can see our current programme on our Events page.

Guided walks

Guided walks often take place between May to July; these guided walks are free and everyone is welcome.

Visits

The Society arranges occasional visits to places of historic interest. Members and guests pay for transport and an entry fee 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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