Visit Batman’s Nottinghamshire “Home”

Well, it’s probably stretching the truth slightly, but if you are a fan of blockbuster movies, then you might recognise Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire, as it gallantly played the part of Wayne Manor in the “Dark Knight Rises”.

Dating back to Elizabethan times, this historic Elizabethan mansion is one of the areas most popular attractions in, and a number of important scenes were filmed in the grounds and Hall, including a garden party scene at night which features in the film’s trailer. A graveyard was also constructed in the grounds for the filming, and a number of internal refurbishments were made to the Hall to create the perfect Wayne Manor.

Quite a contrast to the Bat Cave

There were household names aplenty from Hollywood, including cast and crew such as Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine.

Wollaton Park is also home to a herd of red deer, which roam freely around the magnificent gardens and parkland.  As the leaves turn golden and fall from the trees, take a stroll around the park where you can see the deer at their finest. With the magnificent Wollaton Hall as your backdrop, make sure you take plenty of photographs of these impressive animals.

The Hall was designed by Robert Smythson and built by Sir Francis Willoughby between 1580 and 1588 for his family. Now a prominent Grade One listed building, the stunning Hall houses the city's Natural History Museum along with reconstructed room settings.

It stands on a natural hill three miles west of Nottingham City Centre, and is also home to Nottingham's Industrial Museum (open the last Sunday of each month for Sunday Steamings) and the Yard Gallery.

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When to visit Wollaton Hall