Ganesh Festival

About Ganesh Festival

Ganesh Festival 2026 takes place at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE, as a cultural ceremony with music, dance and a Visarjan procession. Arrival is by 5.30 pm, with the procession starting at 6.00 pm on Friday 25 September 2026. The earliest verified public listing dates to 2023.

Advance tickets are priced at £2.35 per person, including booking fee. Wollaton Hall states that no tickets are sold on the day.

Who Is It For?

All ages. The event is listed as family-friendly and community-focused, with under-16s required to attend with an adult or guardian. Food / Prasad follows the procession.

The Venue and Site

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park sits about 3 miles from Nottingham city centre. The 2026 event uses the Formal Gardens / Wollaton Park setting, with entry via the courtyard / top parking area and the Visarjan route running from the courtyard to the lake. Special Marathi Dhol players are mentioned for the procession.

Site facilities include toilets in the courtyard building next to the top car park, the Courtyard café and 508 café, plus a shop. Accessible toilets and a Changing Places toilet are available; blue-badge parking is in all car parks, with free mobility parking up to 4 hours.

Travel

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE, is about 3 miles from Nottingham city centre.

• Rail: nearest stations listed are Beeston station and Nottingham Railway Station.
• Road: access routes include the A609 Wollaton Road / Ilkeston Road approach, A52 Derby Road (Brian Clough Way), A6514 Middleton Boulevard / Nottingham Ring Road, A453 and A610 into Nottingham, plus M1 junctions 24, 25 and 26.
• Parking: standard on-site parking areas are used and parking charges apply. Blue-badge parking is available in all car parks.