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City of Caves
High Pavement, NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HF
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Please note: the main entrance has moved from the upper mall in intu Broadmarsh to the bottom of the steps at the back of Nottingham Contemporary.
Opening times
Monday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm
City of Caves is part of a hidden maze of over 500 original sandstone caves underneath the streets of Nottingham dating back to the dark ages.
Take a tour to investigate the social history of the caves and learn more about the events that once happened inside these fascinating underground dwellings. As part of your visit you will see the only medieval underground tannery in the country, head to the Anderson air raid shelter where thousands of people sought refuge during WWII and explore the remnants of Drury Hill Victorian slums.
Audio Tours:
Monday – Friday: 10:30am to 5:00pm. Last admission 4pm
Excludes school and bank holidays
Performance Tours:
Saturday: Doors open at 10.00am to 5pm. First tour 10:30am, last tour 4:00pm
Sunday: Doors open at 10:30am – 5:00pm. First tour at 10:30am, last tour at 4:00pm.
Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Performance tours are available everyday throughout the school holidays.
Admission Prices:
Adults £7.95
Under 18s £6.95 (Under 5s go free)
Over 60s £6.95
Family ticket £24.50 (max 2 adults)
Joint ticket with the National Justice Museum Saving of 20%
Adult: £16
Children: £11.95
Concessions: £14.00
Family: £48.75 (4 people, max 2 adults)
The entrance is at the bottom of the steps besides the Nottingham Contemporary art gallery. Just a 7 minute walk from Nottingham train station, or a few minutes walk from the Lace Market tram stop. Nearest car park: Stoney Street.
* Closed Easter Sunday / 24 - 26 December / New Year's Day
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