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Whether you are visiting Nottingham for a day, travelling on a budget, or looking for an affordable day out with friends and family, there's lots of great attractions to check out without breaking the bank. Here are some of our favourites.
Please note that the prices listed below may vary and we always reccomend you checking the most up to date prices with the venue directly before your visit.
Once part of a royal hunting forest, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve covers 450 acres and incorporates some truly ancient areas of native woodland. Slender birch trees grow alongside more than one thousand veteran oaks, most of which are over 500 years old, including the 800 year old Major Oak, which is said to have been Robin Hood's hideout. In summer 2018 a new visitor centre was opened by the RSPB, presenting information about the history of the forest.
Parking at the Visitor Centre is a flat £5 for anything up to a whole day – simply pay at the machines using cash or card when you arrive, and display the ticket in your car. You can also use PaybyPhone at anytime during your visit. If you are a member, you can display your membership card on your dashboard to receive free parking.
For more Nature Reserves, click here.
The world famous Creswell Crags dates back 10,000 to 50,000 years and is home to Britain’s only known Ice Age cave art. The peaceful lake is surrounded by a limestone gorge which is dotted with caves and information on the archaeological findings that have been discovered there. This is an ideal place for families to visit or a relaxing walk or picnic, with lots more to do and see!
There is no charge to visit Creswell Crags site, shop or coffee shop, or to walk around the lake and gorge. There is a £6 charge for all day parking, or £4 for 3 hours. Charges are made for the exhibition at £3 for an adult, £2 for concessions and children go free. The cave tours start from £10 per person for a public group tour, but private tours are also available.
A visit to The National Civil War Centre will plunge you deep into the heart of Britain’s deadliest conflict. Explore this richly dramatic era in British history, seeing stories of gunpowder, plague and plot as you walk through our fantastic galleries. Discover for yourself the clash between Roundhead and Royalist, brother and brother, and learn how a once all-powerful monarch lost his head to the axeman. Admission is now FREE for Newark and Sherwood residents. For other visitors, entry is £8 for adults and £4 for children. English Heritage members receive a further 30% off admission.
Newark’s Civil War history spills out of the museum and threads through the streets of the town with the National Civil War Trail, an immersive augmented-reality experience that places you in the midst of a siege-torn town. We think it's the perfect way to explore Newark after a visit to the museum!
Fancy learning a little more about Nottingham’s fantastic history and culture? Grab some comfy shoes and get exploring with one of our expert guided tours! Visit historical pubs, discover the backstage of the Theatre Royal, meet friendly local experts and get the inside scoop on where to eat, drink, shop and explore in Nottingham. If none of these suit, why not download the Guidigo Nottingham Trail App to find key locations for an exploration around the City?
You can also go at your own pace and follow the quirky and treasure hunt style self-guided heritage walks of Curious About with trails available for Nottingham, Newark and Southwell! Get an instant download to your mobile for only £7.49. Enter discount code: VisitNotts25 at checkout for a 25% discount on all purchases!
The Lost City Adventure Golf is a hugely popular adventure golf course within Nottingham's Cornerhouse, and a definite winner that is available rain or shine. Towering ancient wall with writhing snakes and moving rocks transport players into a lost world of epic adventure where they can discover their inner ‘Indiana Jones’ and test their putting skills at the same time. You can get an 18 hole pass for £10, with student, family and concession prices also available for a lower price.
Kids will also love Funstation, also located in The Cornerhouse, which has bowling lanes, air hockey and lots of chances to win prizes! They have a unique cashless system which allows you to load money onto a card - no need for coins!
Enjoy a pint of local ale in Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, one of England's oldest pubs. Built into the rugged rock on which Nottingham Castle stands, this pub is of authentic character and packed with historical information. Having been serving ales since 1240 AD, they know a thing or two about what makes a good pint!
A popular Greene King pub, you can expect to get a sandwich and a drink for under £10 per person, but prices may vary.
One of Nottingham's most unique features is not immediately visible when wandering around, but certainly fascinating to discover. Built upon soft sandstone rock, throughout the centuries a plethora of over 800 caves were carved under the city's streets, with a great number of buildings featuring their own caves beneath. To learn more about this curious underground world, check out Nottingham's prime cave museum at City of Caves.
Adult tickets are £9.63 and under 5s go free. There are student, family and over 60s discounts so make sure to check their website for the full info. For more information on Nottingham's caves, please click here.
You can easily spend a day roaming the grounds of this stunning parkland, which is home to herds of free roaming deer. You may recognise the 16th century mansion from 2012’s Batman film The Dark Knight Rises, in which it starred at the gothic Wayne Manor. Not only housing the city's Natural History Museum, the courtyard stables are home to Nottingham Industrial Museum.
Entry to the park, hall and museums is completely FREE, but car parking charges apply. Some events are by paid admission, such as the Steaming Days at the Industrial Museum (adult ticket only £6). Please note that additional charges may apply for optional extras such as tours, events and activities in the grounds.
Nottingham is host to over two dozen festivals each year, bringing theatre, live music, poetry, food, drink and more to the county. Throughout the summer there are free events almost every weekend in Nottingham, including live music festivals, cultural events like Nottingham Pride, brass bands, and more.
Other free annual events such as Nottingham Mela, Riverside Festival, Goose Fair, Robin Hood Pageant, Nottingham Green Festival, Nottingham Poetry Festival and Nottingham Carnival take place in and around the city throughout the year and are free to attend. Additional charges are optional, such as grabbing a drink or a bite to eat - you have to try the minty mushy peas at Goose Fair!
Check out our What's On guide to find more fun things to do on the Notts calendar.
Climb the levels of Green's Windmill and see award winning organic flour being made. Find out about the life and work of George Green, the famous 19th century mathematician, test your minds with fun hands-on puzzles and experiments, or relax on the grass below to get a great view of Nottingham and the valley of the River Trent. Enjoy FREE admission when they are open from Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 4pm. They often run seasonal events with either voluntary donations or for a small fee, under £10.
For another amazing view of the Nottinghamshire countryside, you can access the stunning grounds of Newstead Abbey and its gardens with all day parking for £6. A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of our county, it was founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century before it was home to the poet Lord Byron between 1808 - 1814. The grounds are the perfect place to enjoy a picnic or walk, and you can explore the inside the Abbey with a seperate admission ticket.
You can also access many Country Parks and Gardens around Nottinghamshire for free, though some may have parking charges. You'll be able to see stunning views and enjoy idyllic walks or a picnic with your loved ones, all for under £10.
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