Wollaton Hall is an Elizabethan hall in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and The Princess Switch: Switched Again (2020). Built in 1588, it was designed by Robert Smythson, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Nottingham City Council.
Location: Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Wollaton, Nottingham
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0799, SRC-0800 - Designed by Robert Smythson
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0799, SRC-0800 - Built in 1588
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0799, SRC-0800 - Architectural style: Elizabethan
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0800, SRC-0801 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0799, SRC-0801, SRC-0803 - Appeared in The Dark Knight Rises (movie, 2012)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0802, SRC-0803, SRC-3091 - Owned by Nottingham City Council
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0800, SRC-0801, SRC-0803 - Appeared in The Princess Switch: Switched Again (movie, 2020)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4339, SRC-4340, SRC-7336, SRC-7337
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0799 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, Wollaton Hall (List Entry 1255269) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0800 — Wollaton Hall official website — History (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0801 — Museums Association — Wollaton Hall to charge entry under new delivery plan for Nottingham museums (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0802 — Visit Nottinghamshire — Dark Knight Rises (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0803 — History Hit — Wollaton Hall, History and Facts (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3091 — Notts TV — Batman 10-year anniversary: The Dark Knight to be shown at Wollaton Hall (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4339 — nottingham.ac.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4340 — visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4813 — Wollaton Hall (official site, Nottingham City Council) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4814 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7336 — NottinghamWorld – 5 films and TV programs that were made in or about Nottingham (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7337 — Happy to Wander – Where Was the Princess Switch 1, 2 & 3 Filmed? (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Hall & museums open 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm); park/deer park open daily
Admission: Adult £18 (pay once, visit all year); under-15s free (up to 3 per adult). Rover ticket £39 covers Wollaton, Nottingham Castle & Newstead Abbey. Parking £5 weekday/£6 weekend
Frequently asked questions
How is Wollaton Hall connected to The Dark Knight Rises?
Wollaton Hall, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, has a documented connection to The Dark Knight Rises. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Princess Switch: Switched Again.
How is Wollaton Hall connected to The Princess Switch: Switched Again?
Wollaton Hall, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, has a documented connection to The Princess Switch: Switched Again. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Dark Knight Rises.
Can you visit Wollaton Hall?
Yes — Wollaton Hall is open to the public. Hours: Hall & museums open 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm); park/deer park open daily. Admission: Adult £18 (pay once, visit all year); under-15s free (up to 3 per adult). Rover ticket £39 covers Wollaton, Nottingham Castle & Newstead Abbey. Parking £5 weekday/£6 weekend.
Who designed Wollaton Hall?
Wollaton Hall was designed by Robert Smythson.
Where is Wollaton Hall located?
Wollaton Hall is located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.