Top things to do in Nottingham, East Midlands

Robin Hood’s Nottingham: Interactive Game & Walking Tour in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (26 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.03

 

Join the rebellion in the home of legends! Forget history books, experience Nottingham through the eyes of the outlaws. On this interactive walking tour, step into the boots of Maid Marian on a mission to outsmart the Sheriff and find Robin Hood. Why travelers love this Questo experience: Visit the Icons: Solve riddles leading to the Robin Hood Statue, the historic Lace Market, and Nottingham Castle grounds. The Oldest Pub in England: The route passes Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, a pub carved into the rock. Perfect for a mid-game pint! Hidden History: Discover real stories behind the legend, from the city’s rebellious past to its industrial heritage. 100% Flexible: No tour guides, no groups. Start anytime. Pause for a drink at the "Trip" or explore the Justice Museum, then resume instantly. The Mission: The Sheriff is watching. Can you solve the clues, navigate the streets, and save the rebellion?

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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Nottingham by Operation City Quest in Nottingham

Nottingham

Free Cancellation

From $ 10.9

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

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Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 13.63

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Book this tour to find out about many different aspects of Nottingham. We will discuss the myth and legend of Robin Hood and the historical links. There will be a reflection on Nottingham's role in the civil war. You will hear about how a riot brought about the end of Nottingham Castle. We will discuss the city’s rich cultural past, from rendezvous at the Left Lion to its sporting and fashionable history. The tour will explain the Anglo-Saxon history and goose fair. The tour will take in many of the city center's top sights and stories, including; The Old Trip to Jerusalem (and the story of the Cursed Galleon), The Robin Hood statue (find out the truth behind the legend), The Nottingham Castle Gate (discover Nottingham's royal past), the Old Market Square (where the people of Nottingham meet. The tour will end at Weekday cross & the Lace Market which will allow for a reflection on Nottingham, from Anglo-Saxon times to the current day.

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Nottingham Self Guided Walking Tour in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)

From $ 13.9

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover Nottingham, a vibrant, forward-thinking city deeply rooted in its fascinating past. Starting and ending at the Old Market Square, this roughly circular route takes you past iconic landmarks including the Park Tunnel and historic Nottingham Castle. You'll uncover a pub uniquely carved into a cliff face and explore a mysterious sandstone tunnel deep beneath the city streets. Nottingham is famed for its subterranean wonders, expect descents into underground features, including steps and a large tunnel to walk through. Along the way, your guide Helen shares insider tips and local haunts, so you'll always know the best spots to pause and soak in the atmosphere. This is a self-guided outdoor walking tour. Most stops are exterior visits, for the few attractions offering indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense.

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A Story of Discovery, Education and Remembrance in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (350 reviews)
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From $ 15.68

 

The centre provides, for the first time, a unique glimpse into a subject that has remained contentious for over 70 years. The first-hand stories of those who were there brings the heritage of Bomber Command alive.

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Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am) in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (85 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.08

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Join your local Nottingham guide for a 1.5-hour walking tour that brings the city’s rich and rebellious past to life. Running daily at 10:30am, this tour doesn't just cover the history—it’s about experiencing Nottingham through the eyes of those who shaped it. Wander through Nottingham’s oldest streets, uncovering stories of Anglo-Saxon settlers, medieval merchants, and daring outlaws. Learn how the Industrial Revolution transformed the city, explore its ancient cave system, and hear tales of Robin Hood, body snatchers, and revolutionary entrepreneurs who changed the course of history.

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Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (17 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.45

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

A fun and different way to see Nottingham Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.

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Nottingham Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers in Nottingham

Nottingham

Free Cancellation

From $ 21.81

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Nottingham to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of items needed to survive, in any order you'd prefer, around the city. Find the survival items to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Contrive a plan to get your survival team the most points in order to survive the apocalypse! Your remote host will follow along virtually and provide support if you need it. Can you survive the apocalypse in Nottingham?

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Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour in Nottingham

Nottingham

Free Cancellation

From $ 23.99

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Be inspired by Robin Hood himself! With over 33 years experience, the multi award winning Robin Hood Town Tour is the definitive way to explore Nottingham, learn about it's history and discover all about Robin Hood. On the streets, in caves and ancient watering holes the story will unfold as you embark on the outlaw's trail and discover a twenty first century city. Join Robin Hood for finest ales after at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.

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Nottingham Treasure Hunt Adventure - Robin Hood's Secret Stash in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (101 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.25

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Join the adventure, and turn the streets of Nottingham into a GIANT outdoor escape room! ✔️ Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure to treasure with your friends ✔️ Combine your skills to crack the clues & unravel the epic tale ✔️ Discover Nottingham's amazing history & hidden gems A pile of gold coins, once belonging to the legendary Robin Hood are uncovered in a cave... but at the grand unveiling ceremony... they vanish! Who was the mysterious thief? Nobody knows. But clues found in an old diary could finally expose the truth.. and this is where you come in... Your challenge is to track down hidden objects, decode symbols, and uncover hidden messages, as you eliminate suspects & gradually unravel the crime. And an exciting twist awaits.. Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing ‘wow’ moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes! Don’t let the villain get away.. Your time to start is now!

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Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (46 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.26

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Why did the Victorians think a mortgage was like a monkey? How can one architect have two names on one building? What links one of Nottingham's foremost Victorian architects with Mick Jagger and Thomas Hardy? All these and more questions will be answered on an entertaining and informative guided walk around the buildings of architect Watson Fothergill in Nottingham City Centre. Learn about the buildings of one of Nottingham's most prominent Victorian architects, his signature style and the influence of the Gothic on the city's buildings. A walk of approximately 3km (1.86 miles). There will be an opportunity for refreshments at the end of the walk. Participants are asked to come prepared for appropriate weather eventualities and to wear footwear suitable for city walking. Meet outside Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row (next to Council House).

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 Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham in Nottingham

Nottingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (32 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.63

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Join me, Little John, on a journey through the heart of Nottingham! Hear the real tales of Robin Hood, the wicked Sheriff, and the fight for justice. From the mighty walls of Nottingham Castle to the hidden caves of Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, I'll share stories of power, rebellion, and survival. Walk the streets where legends were born, uncover secrets of Sherwood Forest, and discover the truth behind the myths. This lively, immersive tour brings history to life with wit, grit, and spirit. We'll also wander through the old Lace Market, once the pride of Nottingham. I'll show ye how the rich stayed rich, and how folk like us fought back! Adventure awaits — will ye stand with the Merry Men?

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