City of Caves, Nottingham

City of Caves, Nottingham (must see)

The National Justice Museum attraction, the City of Caves, has been run by the Egalitarian Trust since 2004. Not one of the honeycomb of caves under the city of Nottingham is natural. The city is on a ridge of sandstone which may be easily cut with hand tools. Nottingham has been described as a "Place of Caves" since the 9th century.

The caves are listed as a "scheduled monument" by the Historic England Commission. They were officially called the "Caves at Drury Hill." Drury Hill is a medieval street and a former access to the caves. The caves are currently accessed from Garner's Hill. The current name of the attraction is "City of Caves."

More than 800 caves here have been cataloged by the city's archeologist. Since the middle ages the caves have been used as tanneries, pub basements, air raid shelters, and homes. People had made their homes in the caves of Nottingham since the time of King Alfred. In 1845 the St Mary's Enclosure Act banned the use of caves as living spaces for the poor.

Guided tours of the caves at present take place from late July until early September. Each tour lasts from 45 minutes to an hour.

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Sight Name: City of Caves
Sight Location: Nottingham, England (See walking tours in Nottingham)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Nottingham Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Nottingham, England

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Nottingham Introduction Walking Tour

Nottingham was known only as "The Place of Caves" in 600 AD. A Saxon chief named Snot ruled "Snotingaham", or, "the home of Snot's people." It was part of Danelaw in the 7th century, administered from a stone Hall on High Pavement, the first street of Nottingham.

In 1068 Norman invaders built a wooden motte-and-bailey fortress on a high sandstone promontory.... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

Nottingham's Historical Buildings

Given the variety of architectural styles and designs in Nottingham, England, it is safe to call it the city of contrasts. The tapestry of historical buildings found here, each weaving a unique story of the city's past, is quite rich and worthy of attention.

Among these architectural treasures is the Bell Inn, a charming establishment steeped in history and character. Its traditional... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles

Robin Hood Trail

There's hardly anyone on this planet who hasn't heard of Robin Hood. Apparently, a Saxon nobleman born in 1160 in Loxley, this hero of numerous ballads, some dating back as far as the 14th century, earned fame by robbing from the rich and giving it back to the poor. A skilled archer and sword fighter as he was, Robin Hood famously defended villagers from attacks by corrupt noblemen,... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles

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