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Address: Drury Walk, Broadmarsh Centre, Nottingham NG1 7LS
Below the modern Broadmarsh Centre, you'll find this unique maze-like network of caves that were carved into the sandstone by hand over the past centuries. In medieval times, Nottingham residents lived and worked in the caves or used them for storage. Visitors can don a hard hat and take a self-guided tour through the...
Category: Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: 30-38 Maid Marion Way, Nottingham NG1 6GF
Robin Hood is inextricably linked to the history of this city, and this attraction is one of the most popular sites since it delves into the lore of the famous bandit and his merry men. Step back in time to learn about the medieval times by attending a Medieval Banquet, a Murder Mystery night, or "Shoot the Sheriff"...
Category: Museums - Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN
This museum delves into the fascinating criminal justice system in England and traces its development over the centuries. Housed in the massive Shire Hall, which dominates the Old Market Square, this museum allows visitors to experience a Victorian courtroom and interact with the warders of the old county gaol. An...
Category: Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: Edwinstone, Nottingham
You can't go to Nottingham without visiting one of its most famous areas – Sherwood Forest! Follow Robin Hood on the Outlaw Trail, explore the forest, have a picnic, and examine the famous Major Oak. This tree supposedly played a key role in many of Robin Hood's adventures. The Visitors Centre offers a wealth of...
Category: Museums - Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: Castle Blvd, Nottingham NG7 1FB
This museum is devoted to showing life in Nottingham over the years, and it is also the best place to view the city's gravity-defying caves, where thieves and vagabonds hid out in the 15th century. The museum is nestled in the rocks below the castle and includes five restored 17th-century cottages. Stroll down a...
Category: Museums - Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: Windmill Ln, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB
This picturesque location features a fully operational windmill as well as a museum. Formerly the home of George Green, a 19th-century mathematician, the museum features a hands-on science center focusing on light, magnetism and electricity.
Museum of Costume and Textiles
Category: Museums - Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: 51 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 6AF
This museum, housed in a spacious townhouse near the castle, showcases 200 years of costumes set in authentic period rooms that cover the years 1790 to 1935. The elaborate, theme display areas include the locally important machine and handmade lace – lace making has been one of the city's biggest industries for...
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Category: Museums - Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6EL
This is the most extensive collection of art in town, with an impressive array of permanent exhibitions and a broad range of temporary installations. Housed on the grounds of the medieval castle, this complex includes the famous statue of Robin Hood, attractive gardens, and the vast, stone lion-flanked museum. This...
Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum
Category: Museums - Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: Wollaton Park, Nottingham NG8 2AE
This natural history museum is in a spectacular setting in Wollaton Hall, in an elegant Tudor building surrounded by 500 acres of gardens and forest. Displays help visitors learn about the wildlife that inhabits the region and also shows specimens from around the world. Next door, The Yard showcases contemporary arts....
Category: Nottingham Attractions & Activities
Address: 8a Victoria St, Eastwood NG16 3AW
D.H. Lawrence was born in Eastwood, near Nottingham, in 1885. His birthplace, a restored Victorian house, is now a museum dedicated to showcasing the author's life and works. His well-known novels, short stories, plays, poems, travel books, and letters are on display here, along with information about his life. The...
