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Please note: the main entrance has moved from the upper mall in Broadmarsh Shopping Centre and is currently at the bottom of the Garner’s Hill Steps next to Nottingham Contemporary. Use the post code NG1 1HF to locate the main entrance.
Please note, Google Maps may direct you through the now-closed Broadmarsh shopping centre. When you reach Weekday Cross, continue towards Nottingham Contemporary. Stand at the entrance to Nottingham Contemporary and head down the steps down to your left.
Nottingham has the UK's largest network of caves - over 800 are hidden beneath its streets. At The City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of this vast underground network. Enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.
Immerse yourself in the winding passageways of an underground world. Discover the lives of the people who found themselves living and working in this extraordinary environment.
Soak up the extraordinary atmosphere of the ancient caves carved deep beneath Nottingham’s city centre, including WW2 air raid shelters and a medieval tannery.
Due to the confined nature of the site, we stagger entry times to the City of Caves and limit group size to allow for a comfortable visit. We strongly recommend booking your tickets in advance, especially for busy periods such as weekends and school holidays. We also recommend bringing headphones for our audio guides, as well as comfortable shoes.
Please note, there are no toilets on site. You are welcome to use the facilities at our partner attraction, the National Justice Museum, around 5 minutes' walk away.
The City of Caves is cashless. Need to pay cash? You can book tickets for the City of Caves at our partner attraction, the National Justice Museum, around 5 minutes' walk away.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £11.00 per ticket |
| Child 5-17 | £9.00 per ticket |
| Concession | £10.00 per ticket |
| Family - 1 adult & 3 children | £25.00 per ticket |
| Family - 2 adults & 2 children | £31.00 per ticket |
| Family - 2 adults & 3 children | £35.50 per ticket |
All tickets now grant unlimited entry to the City of Caves for a year from the day you purchase your ticket
Joint ticket with the National Justice Museum:
Adults: £21.00 | Students & Seniors £20 | Children £17
Family (1 adult & 3 children) £45 | Family (2 adults & 2 children) £60 | Family (2 adults & 3 children) £70
When purchasing a General Admission Ticket, please consider agreeing to Gift Aid as you could increase your donation to our charity by 25% at no extra cost for you.
Every penny we raise through your kind donations supports the important work we do - from valuable educational programmes, to engaging community projects, to maintaining our wonderful historic spaces.
The entrance to the City of Caves is currently at the bottom of the Garner’s Hill Steps next to Nottingham Contemporary. Use the post code NG1 1HF to locate the main entrance. Please note, Google Maps may direct you through the now-closed Broadmarsh shopping centre. When you reach Weekday Cross, continue towards Nottingham Contemporary. Stand at the entrance to Nottingham Contemporary and head down the steps down to your left.
| Opening hours (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Last entry at 4:10pm
Please note that over Christmas, the City of Caves will be closed on 24 - 26 December and 1 January.
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