Nottingham Robin Hood and Caves Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Nottingham Railway Station

Carrington St., Nottingham NG2 3AQ, UK

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.

What's included:

• Any and all entry tickets.

What to expect:

Duration: between 4 hours and 5 hours

Beeston Canal

Beeston Canal, Nottingham, UK

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!

10 minutes

The City Of Caves

Garner's Hill, Next To The Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham, NG1 1HF

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.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Weekday Cross Monument

Weekday Cross, Nottingham, NG1 2GB

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.

5 minutes

St Mary’s Church Nottingham

High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN, UK

A wonderful old medieval church which also featured in the adventures of Robin Hood.

20 minutes

The Lace Market

The Lace Market 3-5 High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HF

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.

30 minutes

Hockley

Hockley, Nottingham NG1, UK

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.

15 minutes

Old Market Square

Nottingham's City Centre, , Nottingham, NG1 2DT

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.

15 minutes

Nottingham's Medieval Town Wall

Maid Marian Way, Chapel Bar Intersection, Nottingham

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.

5 minutes

St Barnabas Cathedral Nottingham

Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, N Circus St, Nottingham NG1 5AE, UK

This Roman Catholic Cathedral has some wonderful interiors and close connections with the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

15 minutes

The Park Tunnel

33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG1 5AW, UK

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.

10 minutes

Park Steps

Park Steps, Nottingham, UK

Gorgeous old Victorian steps that cover the route of a much older pathway. (Alternative route available)!

5 minutes

Standard Hill

Standard Hl, Nottingham NG1, UK

Stand on the spot where the English Civil war effectively started when King Charles I planted his Royal Standard above Nottingham Castle.

5 minutes

Robin Hood Statue

Castle Place, Nottingham, NG1 6EL

Right by the walls of Nottingham Castle is the iconic statue of Robin Hood.

10 minutes

Nottingham Castle

Lenton Road, Nottingham, NG1 6EL

Explore what has always been one of the 4 most important Royal Castles in England.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

1 Brewhouse Yard, Castle Road, Nottingham, NG1 6AD

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.

30 minutes