Wayne Manor, Nottingham

Have you ever looked at Bruce Wayne’s mansion and wish you lived a life just like him?

Well now, maybe you can in Nottingham – at least, you could live in the same area as where Bruce Wayne once lived.

For those who don’t know, filming for the Dark Knight Rises took place at Wollaton Hall. Nottingham played host to all the stars including Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman and the legendary Michael Caine.

Here is a clip of the film featuring much of the grounds at Wollaton Park.

Wollaton Hall took on a very special role in when it appeared as ‘Wayne Manor’ in The Dark Knight Trilogy.

The Hall is an Elizabethan country house of the 1580s standing on a small but prominent hill in Wollaton Park. The surrounding parkland has a herd of deer, and is regularly used for large-scale outdoor events such as rock concerts, sporting events and festivals such as Splendour.

Can you visit Wayne Manor?

Are you looking to visit Wayne Manor? Well the answer is most definitely a yes. The house is now Nottingham Natural History Museum, with Nottingham Industrial Museum in the outbuildings.

You are able to walk around the grounds for free, although there is a small parking charge on site.

There are a variety of add-ons, such as private group tours, historical tours, and paid access to whatever exhibit is on display at the time. You can also book it for weddings, perfect for the ultimate Batman fan.

There are over 90 red and 120 fallow deer at Wollaton. These wild deer are incredible to see, though during the rutting season (September and October), stags are protective of hinds, and during calving season (June and July) deer tend to their young, so we ask the public maintain a safe distance at all times.

About Wollaton

So, now you know all about the famous Wollaton Hall and the filming of the Dark Knight Rises, what is it like to live in the area?

Wollaton itself stretches across a large area, from Torvill Drive and Russell Drive near the Bilborough area in the north, down to Bramcote Lane, Woodbank Drive and Appledore Avenue in the south, stretching as far south as the woodland now called ‘Bramcote Ridge’. West to east it stretches from Trowell Moor and Balloon Woods on the west, across to Sutton Passeys Crescent and the former gatehouse to Wollaton Park, Lenton Lodge on Derby Road in the east.

The current city ward boundaries divide Wollaton into Wollaton West, and Wollaton East with Lenton Abbey.

It is considered one of the most desirable parts of the city in which to live, with relatively high house prices. This is largely due to the good quality schools, traditional public houses and good access to the M1 via the A52 to the South and the A610 to the North

Wollaton Property Prices

Properties in Wollaton had an overall average price of £323,914 over the last year.

The majority of sales in Wollaton during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £405,083. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £249,143, with terraced properties fetching £187,042.

Overall, sold prices in Wollaton over the last year were 1% up on the previous year and 14% up on the 2019 peak of £284,680.

Is Gotham a real place?

We couldn’t mention Batman and Wollaton without also mentioning Gotham, Nottinghamshire.

Yes, it is a real place and apparently has a connection with Batman.

It is worth noting, however, that Gotham in Nottinghamshire is pronounced ‘goat-em’, rather than Batman’s ‘goth-am’.

People in Gotham are accustomed to hearing Batman jokes, but many aren’t aware of its historical connection to the fictional Gotham City. So how did a sleepy Nottinghamshire settlement lend its name to a city of crime and corruption?