To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Already saved an Itinerary?
THESE EVENTS ARE ALL SOLD OUT - WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR EVENTS ALL THROUGH THE YEAR
Saturday 6 April 2019 |10:30am, 1pm
Tuesday 9 April | 10:30am and 1:30pm
Wednesday 10 April | 2pm
Peel Street - meeting place outside the Arboretum cafe just inside the Arboretum from the Waverley Street entrance
Tickets: £10.00 including booking fee
Nottingham City Museums and Galleries is pleased to present an exciting opportunity to explore Nottingham's largest cave system, which has not been open to the public in many years.
Rouse's sandmine off Mansfield Road was created between around 1780 and 1810 and has many fascinating original features created by James Rouse, as well as its later uses as a Victorian and early 20th century tourist attraction, and Second World War air raid shelter.
Nicknamed the Mammoth Cave because of its vast size and winding passages, which make this cave system a labyrinth, this is a unique experience unlike any other cave tour in the city.
Nottingham's City Archaeologist, Scott Lomax, will lead tours of this cave system and will provide a fascinating history of the caves, revealing many little-known facts and anecdotes.
The tour will last approximately one hour, with an additional twenty minutes safety induction prior to entering the cave.
The meeting place will be outside the Arboretum cafe just inside the Arboretum from the Waverley Street entrance.
This tour is not suitable for anyone aged under 12. Those aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
It is essential that all participants wear suitable, flat-soled footwear with good tread. Warm clothing is also recommended due to the slightly cool temperature within the cave. Hard hats and torches will be provided. The cave is entered via concrete steps and is not suitable for those with limited mobility. If you have any concerns regarding whether any medical condition could be a problem, please contact Scott Lomax at scott.lomax@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
In celebration of Nottingham’s 800 caves, #CaveCity invites you to explore this mysterious terrain which has lain beneath the city for hundreds of years. With tours, talks, activities and experiences throughout the city, including some of the city's lesser known cave locations, please visit the Cave City: Nottingham Underground Festival page for a full list of events, or check out the festival itinerary to plan your weekend.
To follow all the subterranean happenings on social, use the tag #CaveCity!
Tickets are £10.00 inc booking fee.
The meeting place will be outside the Arboretum cafe just inside the arboretum from the Waverley Street entrance.
This tour is not suitable for anyone aged under 12. Those aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sorry, this event has passed
A historic, beautifully maintained park that is home to an important collection of over…
Raleigh Street, Nottingham, was the site of a small workshop which in 1886 started…
Cave Escape is the newest addition to Nottingham's amazing escape room scene. Based…
Nottingham Cathedral (the Cathedral Church of St Barnabas) was designed and built under…
The Park Tunnel was built in 1855 to allow horsedrawn carriages access to The Park Estate…
Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror is a must see piece of art, located at Nottingham Playhouse…
Fun Station is a vibrant family entertainment centre at The Cornerhouse, full of…
Axed Nottingham are bringing next level urban axe throwing to the city centre! Located…
FOR 20% DISCOUNT USE PROMO CODE - VISITNOTTS22. Team up to take down zombies or rogue…
Start your epic adventure at The Lost City Adventure Golf in The Cornerhouse!
Logiclock is an entertaining puzzle-based live escape game, designed for small groups of…
The Victoria Centre clock has stood proud in the shopping centre since it was created…
Barber shop upstairs, pie shop downstairs. This all feels horribly familiar…
Come…
Bromley House Library, founded 1816, is a flourishing independent lending library…
Beloved by locals as a famous ‘meeting place’, Nottingham’s Left Lion is one of two stone…
A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Square is where friends meet,…