Nottingham Industrial Museum sits in the 17th-century stable block of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, on the western edge of Nottingham. We are about 3 miles from the city centre.

Rail and Bus

Nottingham is served by a mainline rail station – see East Midland Railway’s dedicated travel page. Two buses connect the city centre with Wollaton Park: No 30 (the Pink Line, stopping at the park gates on Wollaton Road) and No 35. The bus stops are a short walk from the railway station; you can find out more at Nottingham City Transport.

From the Broadmarsh area of Nottingham, the following buses will bring you to Wollaton:

• The Trent Barton Two from the bus station; get off at the Wheelhouse Pub and cross the road to the entry gate.
• The NCT 30 from John Lewis which will drop you off at the park exit gate.
• The NCT 36 & NCT 35 which take you to Wollaton Park Gates on Derby Road.

While the Broadmarsh refurbishments are taking place, the Trent Barton i4 and the Your Bus Y5 will depart from the bottom of Friar Lane on the junction of Market Square. Both come to Wollaton and stop at the Wollaton Park Gates on Derby Road.

By car

Please program your ‘sat nav’ for ‘Wollaton Hall and Deer Park’ or  NG8 2AE.

From Nottingham and the East:

Follow signs to the University of Nottingham and then the brown signs to Wollaton Hall and Deer Park.

From the M1:

• Take junction 25 and then the A52 to Nottingham (1st exit from the roundabout from the north, 4th exit from the roundabout from the south).
• Stay on the A52 through the ‘Bardills’  roundabout and across the ‘Bramcote’ roundabout.
• Turn left onto Thoresby Road. Continue onto Bramcote Lane and take the second exit at the roundabout to stay on Bramcote Lane.
• At the T junction, opposite the Admiral Rodney pub, turn right onto Wollaton Road, then continue past St Leonard’s Church.
• After the bend, Wollaton Hall and Deer Park will be on your right.
• Pass the Exit gate and at the main entrance turn right into the park, over the cattle grid.

The nearest car park to the Nottingham Industrial Museum is at the end of the drive. From the entrance follow the road past the first car park and children’s play area, turn left onto the tree-lined drive and come up to the second car park on your right.

Wollaton Hall and Deer Park charges for parking. Parking does not include entry to the museum. You can pay for parking at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park using RingGo. Either use the app or call 0115 871 4000. The location id is 18914. The Wollaton shop also sells tickets. Parking is not in any way connected to the Industrial Museum which is independent of the Hall and run by volunteers.

Cycling

Cycle paths link Wollaton Park with the centre of Nottingham. You will find the Nottingham City cycle path map here.

Finding the museum

Once in Wollaton Park follow signs for the Hall Shop and Restaurant. The museum sits in the same stable block – opposite the table tennis table and toilets.

Access and facilities

Access statement for Nottingham Industrial Museum

This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our guests and visitors.

Nottingham Industrial Museum is located across several buildings in the 17th-century stable block at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park.

There is disabled access with some limitations. Both the textile and transport galleries are readily accessible and visitors can request access to the communications gallery via the courtyard. The Gin Yard and Steam Hall can be accessed by wheelchair over some uneven ground.

If you have any queries or require any assistance please email us.

Seating is available in the Textile gallery and in the Gin Yard, as well as in the courtyard outside the museum.

Floor surfaces are concrete inside and uneven surfaces in the Gin Yard.

Toilets are available opposite the museum and Wollaton Hall has a ‘Changing Places’ toilet with a height adjustable changing bench.

Wollaton Hall and Deer Park has a cafe and shop, both in the Courtyard and near to Nottingham Industrial Museum.

Children

Nottingham Industrial Museum welcomes all children and they find our exhibits fascinating. However, the museum has moving machinery and exhibits may only be protected by low barriers, so we ask that you keep your children with you at all times. Children below the age of 16 are only allowed in the museum with an accompanying adult.

More information

Click here for Opening Times and Entry Fees

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