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City of Caves
Garner's Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HF
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Please note: the main entrance has moved from the upper mall in Broadmarsh Shopping Centre to the bottom of the steps at the back of Nottingham Contemporary.
Nottingham has the UK's largest network of caves - over 800 are hidden beneath its streets. At The City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of this vast underground network. Enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.
Soak up the extraordinary atmosphere of the ancient caves carved deep beneath Nottingham’s city centre, including WW2 air raid shelters and a medieval tannery. Our audio tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, and we recommend bringing headphones.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.75 per ticket |
| Adult Gift Aid | £9.63 per ticket |
| Child | £7.65 per ticket |
| Child Gift Aid | £8.40 per ticket |
| Concession | £7.65 per ticket |
| Concession Gift Aid | £8.40 per ticket |
| Family | £28.00 per person per day |
| Family Gift Aid | £30.80 per ticket |
Joint ticket with the National Justice Museum:
Adults: £17.60 | Adult Gift Aid: £19.35
Family: £53.65 | Family Gift Aid: £59.00 (4 people, max 2 adults)
The entrance to the City of Caves is currently at the bottom of the Garner’s Hill Steps next to Nottingham Contemporary. Use the post code NG1 1HF to locate the main entrance. Please note, Google Maps may direct you through the now-closed Broadmarsh shopping centre. When you reach Weekday Cross, continue towards Nottingham Contemporary. Stand at the entrance to Nottingham Contemporary and head down the steps down to your left.
| Winter hours (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Last entry at 3:10pm
Please note that over Christmas, the City of Caves will be closed on 24 - 26 December and 1 January.
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