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Friday 11 September 2026 | 2pm - 4pm
1-4 Smithy Row, Nottingham
FREE
Walk in the footsteps of William Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army, on a trail through Nottingham as you find out about William's younger life and the people and places that influenced him.
Join the curator of the William Booth Birthplace Museum on a walking adventure around Nottingham as you follow a trail of historical facts to discover the truth about the co-founder of the Salvation Army's formative years in Nottingham. As you visit places associated with Booth, you will pass some of the city's sites of interest, including: the Council House, St Mary's Church, the Lace Market Theatre and St Stephen's Church (Sneinton).
To start, meet at 14.00 directly outside the Nottingham Tourism & Travel Centre on Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY, just off Old Market Square. The whole event (guided walk with museum visit at the end) should last approximately 2 hours and is about 1.8 miles in length. Some uneven ground will be covered, so please wear suitable footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. The walking tour will go ahead regardless of the weather. Free, but booking is essential (spaces are limited to 15 people).
Book through the Eventbrite link on the Museum's webpage at: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/about-us/international-heritage-centre/william-booth-birthplace-museum or book by emailing or telephoning the museum.
| Heritage Open Days - The William Booth Walking Trail of Nottingham (11 Sep 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 14:00 | - 16:00 |
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Heritage Open Days 2026Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
William Booth Birthplace Museum, NottinghamDiscover the life and work of William Booth – Nottingham’s most famous preacher and social reformer and founder of The Salvation Army
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