Famed for its associations with Robin Hood, the Civil War and literary legends such as Lord Byron and D.H. Lawrence, there is plenty to uncover in Nottinghamshire. Explore our beautiful county with a tour guide or a dedicated trail to make sure you uncover the hidden stories, history and notable venues you'll not want to miss. Whether you are looking for a group tour or a personalised trip for leisure travellers or business delegates our guides are ready to bring the story of Nottinghamshire to life.
We highly recommend the Robin Hood Town Tour, where you will be shown around the city centre of Nottingham by the hooded legend himself. This multi award winning tour is the definitive way to learn all about the world famous legend and to find out the best that Nottingham has to offer.
Participants can join a local guide from Walking Tours in Nottingham every day at 10:30am for an engaging introduction to the city's history and culture. Private tours are also available for booking through the website. Participants will immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the city, traveling back through the centuries to explore Nottingham's turbulent history and how it has shaped the vibrant city of today.
Harvey Goodman of Good Tours is a Blue Badge guide, come and explore this fascinating town and listen while your guide shares some of its history and uncovers some of its secrets. Click here to learn more.
The Original Nottingham Ghost Walk is a storytelling tour around the Castle Quarter of the city. It is easy walking, about 1/2 mile long and takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours. You will hear about the Cursed Galleon of Ye Olde Trip and Nottingham's only pirate among other fantastic and spooky tales from history before descending into the caves beneath the Salutation Inn.
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Self-Led Tours
Download a trail with Curious About Walks and you will be able to explore the county at your leisure. Discover architectual gems, stunning woodland walks and the ghosts and gouls which are said to haunt our historic buildings.
If you're looking for something a bit different, Go Quest Adventures unlocks a hidden trail by solving clues and riddles through the streets of Nottingham. Aditionally, you will scour the streets with Treasure Hunt Nottingham's pirate themed adventure as you solve clues as you journey through the city!
This summer, It’s in Nottingham invites families to embark on an exciting adventure with the Robin Hood Adventure Trail. This free trail encourages families to help the legendary Robin Hood find his merry friends hidden across various cultural venues in Nottingham city centre. Pick up a trail map from any of the participating venues and explore the city to uncover the hidden characters.
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Seasonal Tours and Events
Including Guided Tours of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, the Hidden History Tour at Wollaton Hall and other seasonal or venue-specific tours and trails, make sure you check out our What's On Calendar for the latest tour and trail events in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. For a dedicated list of tour and trail events from our calendar, click here.
Themed Trails
Nottinghamshire has a variety of fantastic draws. Including our foodie scene, literary attractions and our unique history, there are a range of tours catering for these specific interests. Please click on the links below to take you to the relevant trails page.
- Cultural Trails | Including art trails, the Nottingham Trail and more.
- Literary Trails | Including Newstead Abbey, Bromley House Library and more literary attractions.
- Food & Drink Trails | Including a DIY Wine Tasting, the Architectural Real Ale Trail and more.
- History & Heritage Trails | Including the Civil War Trail, Cave Tours and more.
- Walking Trails | From Sherwood Forest to the Nottingham LGBT+ Tour, explore our trails on foot.
- Cycling Trails | Including off-road routes and those suitable for families, explore our county by bike.
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