What You Will Do
Our private walking tour will show you all the best bits of this incredibly unique city, home to the largest public square in the U.K.
There is one man who epitomizes Nottingham above all else and we will follow hot on his tail to various points in the City that are pivotal to the adventures of Robin Hood including Nottingham Castle.
Nottingham sits upon what is known as the City of Caves with there being almost 1,000 known caves beneath the city. In our tour we will descend underground, seeing the highlights, some of which were used in WW2 as public air-raid shelters
Visit the old Lace Market & uncover the secrets of this famous part of Nottinghams' heritage. We will also learn about some of the less palatable parts of the history of Nottingham, where many of the executions took place.
We end at possibly the oldest pub in Britain. Frequented by crusaders heading south and partially built into the rock beneath Nottingham Castle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
I will meet you at Nottingham Railway Station if you are arriving from London or any other city. If you tell me your train arrival time, I can even try and meet you at the end of the platform.
1
10 minutes
Learn the story behind the canals and see how they have been transformed in the modern day. Stand on the spot of a massive explosion that shook half of the city!
2
The City of Caves
45 minutes
Explore the hidden city of caves beneath the modern streets of Nottingham. New caves are being discovered every year and people have lived and worked in them for countless centuries.
3
Weekday Cross Monument
5 minutes
At the heart of the old town, where the market used to be and at the entrance to the lanes and streets of old Nottingham.
4
St Mary’s Church Nottingham
20 minutes
A wonderful old medieval church which also featured in the adventures of Robin Hood. *Church is closed on Saturdays*
5
The Lace Market
15 minutes
Nottingham is famous for many things but historically it was always renowned for its lace. We will explore the old streets and lanes and learn the history of the old city itself.
6
15 minutes
This vibrant quarter of Nottingham is sometimes compared with Soho in London and it's not hard to see why when we walk through the streets with fashionable restaurants, pubs and shops.
7
Old Market Square
15 minutes
Dominated by its magnificent old town hall, the Old Market Square is about 13,000 sq feet, one of the largest city squares anywhere. Host to lots of local events and with shopping streets fanning out in all directions and trams nipping by.
Home to several icons of Nottingham and also to some incredible history that even many locals just walk right over without noticing.
8
Nottingham's Medieval Town Wall
5 minutes
Many locals don't even know this is here. The only surviving and visible ruins of the old medieval walls that once stretched more than a mile around the city.
9
15 minutes
This Roman Catholic Cathedral has some wonderful interiors and close connections with the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
10
10 minutes
Explore this secretive and incredible Victorian tunnel from the City Centre to the gorgeous Park Estate. Please note the tunnel is flat but we only visit here if you are happy with walking up the steps back to the rest of the route! If not, no problem we carry on as usual.
11
5 minutes
Gorgeous old Victorian steps that cover the route of a much older pathway. (Alternative route available)!
12
5 minutes
Stand on the spot where the English Civil war effectively started when King Charles I planted his Royal Standard above Nottingham Castle.
13
Robin Hood Statue
10 minutes
Right by the walls of Nottingham Castle is the iconic statue of Robin Hood.
14
Nottingham Castle
45 minutes
Explore what has always been one of the 4 most important Royal Castles in England.
15
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
30 minutes
An old Crusader pub, hence the name. One of the very oldest pubs anywhere and partially built into the rock under Nottingham Castle. A great place to have a drink at the end of the tour or if you prefer, stay on for a meal.
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