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Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle combines museum galleries and grounds with displays about art, lace, Robin Hood and the city's history.
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Hart's Hotel Nottingham
Hart's Hotel offers thirty-two bedrooms, a restaurant and a private garden in central Nottingham. The hotel has on-site parking and views over Nottinghamshire from its garden. It is within walking distance of Nottingham Castle and the city centre. Check room access, parking availability and dining reservations with the hotel before arrival.
Plan your visit →Lace Market Hotel
Lace Market Hotel offers accommodation on High Pavement in Nottingham's Lace Market. Its on-site pub serves local beers, breakfasts, brunches, pub dishes and Sunday lunches. The hotel also provides afternoon tea and private-event facilities. It is a central base for a Nottingham stay, with different room categories and dining arrangements to check when reserving.
Plan your visit →Mama's Inn Boutique Guest House
Mama's Inn Boutique Guest House offers individually themed rooms on Mansfield Road in Nottingham. Room options include en-suite accommodation and a family room, with food available on site. Parking is provided but limited. Room layouts and floors differ, so check the chosen category and any access or parking requirements before reserving a stay.
Plan your visit →The Pudding Pantry Trinity Square
The Pudding Pantry's Trinity Square cafe serves brunch, pancakes, puddings and afternoon tea in Nottingham. Ordinary small parties generally visit without reservations, while afternoon tea must be booked because it is made to order. This listing identifies Trinity Square; the business has other locations with different group-booking and private-dining arrangements.
Plan your visit →The Lord Ted Newark
A family pub restaurant on Farndon Road in Newark, offering a carvery and televised sport. An outdoor play area is on site. Check current carvery hours and the play area's arrangements when planning a family meal.
Plan your visit →Koinonia Newark
A restaurant on St Mark's Lane in Newark specialising in South Indian dishes. Visitors can reserve a table or order food to enjoy at home. Check current service times and collection or delivery arrangements before ordering.
Plan your visit →Nottingham Contemporary
Nottingham Contemporary is an arts venue on Weekday Cross, with changing exhibitions, a shop and cafe. The gallery programme can have gaps between shows, so check what is open before travelling. Galleries are currently between exhibitions, with the next programme opening on 9 October 2026; the shop and cafe remain available during the installation period.
Plan your visit →National Justice Museum
The National Justice Museum explores law and justice through historic spaces, objects and interactive experiences in Nottingham. Its educational work uses real courtrooms and museum collections to bring the subject to life. Visits to the museum and the separately located City of Caves have different arrangements; check the attraction and ticket you require before booking.
Plan your visit →Green's Windmill and Science Centre
Green's Windmill and Science Centre introduces the life and scientific work of George Green in Sneinton. The science centre includes hands-on experiments, and a community garden is part of the site. Admission is free. The windmill building itself is currently closed for works, while the science centre and garden remain open on their published visiting days.
Plan your visit →Nottingham Racecourse Halloween Spooktacular Fireworks 2026
A Halloween evening fireworks display at Colwick Park’s racecourse. Paid tickets are required. Parking is limited, so check the organiser’s travel advice and allow time to arrive before the display.
Plan your visit →Notts Maze Bonfire Bash 2026
Bonfire and fireworks evenings at Lime Lane Woods, with a funfair and food. Choose the correct evening when booking: this is a separate event from daytime maze admission. Follow the organiser’s Lime Lane event directions.
Plan your visit →Stranger Folk at Staunton Harold 2026
Share a phone for Stranger Folk at Staunton Harold Reservoir, an outdoor folklore game recommended for children aged seven and over. Download the app before arriving because the organiser warns that reception can be unreliable. There is no fixed route, so work the puzzles into a walk that suits your family. Check venue admission and parking charges before travelling.
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About this place
Nottingham Castle combines museum galleries and grounds with displays about art, lace, Robin Hood and the city's history. Its general ticket has repeat-visit arrangements under the operator's annual-pass terms. Cave tours have separate bookings. Museum floors have lift access, while the historic grounds include uneven surfaces that need care.
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- Address
- Lenton Road, Nottingham NG1 6EL
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
Source details checked on 2 October 2026.
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Listings within 20 miles of Nottingham Castle. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Nottingham Castle
- Hart's Hotel NottinghamNottingham · 0.2 miles
- Lace Market HotelNottingham · 0.4 miles
- Mama's Inn Boutique Guest HouseNottingham · 0.9 miles
Places to eat near Nottingham Castle
- The Pudding Pantry Trinity SquareNottingham · 0.5 miles
- The Lord Ted NewarkNewark-on-Trent · 15.5 miles
- Koinonia NewarkNewark-on-Trent · 16.7 miles
Attractions near Nottingham Castle
- Nottingham ContemporaryNottingham · 0.4 miles
- National Justice MuseumNottingham · 0.4 miles
- Green's Windmill and Science CentreNottingham · 1.1 miles
Events near Nottingham Castle
- Nottingham Racecourse Halloween Spooktacular Fireworks 2026Nottingham · 2.0 miles
- Notts Maze Bonfire Bash 2026Arnold · 5.4 miles
- Stranger Folk at Staunton Harold 2026Melbourne · 15.0 miles
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