Robin Hood's Adventure Trail: Free Summer Fun for Families

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From Monday 4 August 2025
Nottingham city centre | FREE

Join It’s in Nottingham for an exciting family adventure across the city

This summer, It’s in Nottingham invites families to embark on an exciting adventure with the Robin Hood Adventure Trail. This free event 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. The adventure begins from any location, but don’t miss out on finding every character! Once all the characters are found and noted, participants can head to the National Justice Museum on High Pavement to claim their special Robin Hood badge as a memento of their adventure.

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Uh-oh — the sneaky Sheriff of Nottingham is causing trouble again! He’s hidden letters all around the city centre, and only the cleverest of clue-hunters can help Robin Hood track down his missing treasure.

11 legendary characters are waiting to be found – each one holding a secret letter. Spot them all, crack the code, and reveal where the treasure’s been stashed. Ready to join the quest?

The challenge is simple:

🗺️ Grab a free map from any of the participating venues listed below, including Nottingham Castle, Nottingham Contemporary, and Nottingham Central Library, or download it here and print it off at home.

👣 Visit each marked venue on the map to find the hidden characters

🔠 Each character will give you a letter - collect all the letters and solve the mystery location

🎯 Once you've found all 11 characters and cracked the code, head to Nottingham Castle to claim your reward!

🏁 Take your time with the trail — there’s no rush to finish it all in one go! Feel free to do it bit by bit, ticking off a few characters on each outing. You can start wherever you like, just make sure you find them all along the way!

Participating venues include:

Alternatively, the trail map can be downloaded and viewed online by clicking on the download button above.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic free summer activity. Gather your family, put on your Robin Hood hat, and explore our amazing city and all it has to offer!

While you're out and about, enjoy creative activities and family-friendly events at venues along the way. There’s plenty to do, see, and explore all summer long.