The English Heritage Grade 2 listing cites it as a Boat House but also describes it as a Sham Bridge, built around 1780.

Apparently, if you stand on the roof of the Hall it looks like a bridge and the lake looks like a river. It is a clever use of perspective, enhanced by the island, also created around 1780, which creates the illusion of a much larger stretch of river. So there is a suggestion that it is a Folly Bridge to impress visitors to the Hall and not a Boat House.

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1. Wollaton Park Lake – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from University of Nottingham

5.37km

01:25

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wollaton Park Deer Park – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from University of Nottingham

8.74km

02:18

70m

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3. Wollaton Park Lake – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from University of Nottingham

11.1km

02:54

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Nottingham, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. Wollaton Park Lake – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from University of Nottingham

2. Wollaton Park Deer Park – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from University of Nottingham

3. Wollaton Park Lake – Wollaton Hall Lake loop from University of Nottingham

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