Nottingham Castle - a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history. The galleries also bring the best regional, national and international artist's work to the city.Nottingham Castle is 10 minutes walk from Nottingham City centre, with easy access from train and bus stations. Parking is close by. 

The Castle is a great place for children, with interactive displays,and an activity - led gallery bringing paintings to life, specifically for the under 5s plus a medieval - style playground in the grounds with covered picnic area.

Castle Cave Tours

Underneath the Castle are many manmade caves and tunnels, some of which date back to medieval times.Visitors can take a guided tour to see Mortimer’s Hole, King David’s dungeon and the old wine cellar.The tour is strenuous and includes steep steps.Many visitors choose to descend through hundreds of years of history, learning on the way gruesome tales about Roger Mortimer and King David of Scotland.

Cave tours

Mon-Thur 11am, 2pm, 3pm; Fri & Sat 2pm & 3pm (subject to availability).
£2 adults, £1 concessions/children.
No online or telephone bookings.

Opening Days  Opening Times 
Monday to Sunday  Mar - Sept 10.00am - 5.00pm
last admissions 4.30pm

Oct - Feb 11.00am - 4.00pm
last admission 3.30pm
 
Charges  
Joint ticket with The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard  Adults - £3.50
Children & Concessions - £2
Children under 5 go free
Family ticket - £8 (2 adults & up to 3 children).
Group ticket - 1 free ticket for every 10 purchased. 
This ticket will allow one visit to each site within one week of purchase

Nottingham City Library & Nottingham City Leisure card holders get in free on weekdays

Please note that Cave Toursare on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability of staff and weather conditions.  For information on Cave Tours tel 0115 915 3676.

Facilities:

Café
The Café is on the ground floor, with access to the East terrace with its panoramic views of the city. It is open daily (see opening times above) and offers a wide range of meals, snacks and refreshments.

Shop
The shop at Nottingham Castle sells contemporary crafts, fine art books, postcards, posters, cards and small gifts.    

Wheelchair access

Children’s Playground

Regular public events and exhibitions

Parking on site – for visitors with disabilities only.

Private and Corporate Hire.