Visit the City of Caves
Book a daytime admission to the City of Caves
Book a joint ticket with the National Justice Museum
City of Caves is part of a hidden maze of over 500 original sandstone caves underneath the streets of Nottingham dating back to the dark ages.
Investigate the social history of the caves and learn more about the events that once happened inside these fascinating underground dwellings. As part of your visit you will see the only medieval underground tannery in the country, head to the Anderson air raid shelter where thousands of people sought refuge during WWII and explore the remnants of Drury Hill Victorian slums.
Find out more about the history of the Caves
Address:
City of Caves
Garner’s Hill
Nottingham,
NG1 1HF
(Bottom of the Steps next to the Nottingham Contemporary)
Opening Times
Thursday - Monday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Wednesday
Closed
Closed
24-26 December and 1 January
How to find us
City of Caves
Garner’s Hill ,
(Next to Nottingham Contemporary),
Nottingham,
NG1 1HF
How to book
Take an archaeological journey under some of Nottingham’s most famous streets…
We highly recommend booking in advance especially during weekends and holiday periods
General Admission Prices:
Adults: £8.75
Under 18s: £7.65 (Under 5s go free)
Students: £7.65
Over 60s: £7.65
Family ticket £26.95 (max.2 adults)
Joint adult ticket with the National Justice Museum: £17.60
Joint family ticket with the National Justice Museum: £48.77 (4 people, max 2 adults)
These prices include a donation to Gift Aid, should you wish to make one. As we are a small charity, Gift Aid helps us to maintain the fascinating National Justice Museum and it’s collections, together with the historic City of Caves and an award-winning learning programme benefiting thousands of children and young people.
See full booking terms and conditions here
See what’s on for our full programme of events and to book your ticket.
Joint tickets with the National Justice Museum are available
Contact caves@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk or call 0115 952 0555 to find out more
School Bookings Find out more about school visits
Access information
City Of Caves, Nottingham is accessed at the bottom of Garner’s Hill steps next to Nottingham Contemporary in the city centre.
Due to the historic nature of the caves, they are unfortunately inaccessible for visitors who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility. We do however have a free digital presentation that includes a snap shot of our caves and other caves around Nottingham.
Facilities: Visitors can use toilets in the National Justice Museum, just a short walk away. There are also various cafes and places to eat within walking distance.
To discuss any access requirements that you may have in advance of your visit please contact the customer services team on 0115 952 0555 or e-mail caves@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk
Read our full access statement here: Access-statement-Caves
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Venue hire
The finest and most unique settings
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Birthday Parties & Celebrations
Celebrate your birthday in style at one of our iconic venues. Packages include a party room plus access to the National Justice Museum and / or the City of Caves in Nottingham.
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City of Caves Workshops and Tours in Nottingham
Find out more about school trips and educational activities available at the City of Caves in Nottingham . Suitable for key stages 1-3
Eat, Drink, Shop
Our gift shop is a great place to purchase gifts, souvenirs and mementos. Our range is carefully selected to ensure it reflects the themes of the Caves. Come and browse our huge range of specialised rocks, ancient fossils and crystals.
Open every day for visitors and shoppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book in advance?
We strongly recommend you book in advance to secure your desired time. Tours can get booked up very quickly during busy periods, so it is always recommended that you pre-book. Schools and groups must book in advance.
What time are the tours?
Saturday – Monday: Doors open at 10am and audio tours run from 10:30am – 4pm.
Weekends and school holidays: Doors open at 10am and guided tours are available from 10.10am – 4.10pm
How long do I allow for a visit?
Roughly 45 minutes
Where can I park?
Nearest car parks are Stoney Street car park and Lace Market car park.For further directions including public transport recommendations please click here
Do you offer tours in foreign languages?
All of our actor led tours are delivered in the English language. Foreign guidebooks are available to purchase for £1 to enhance the visit for our overseas visitors. These are available in French, German, Spanish and Chinese.
Please be aware the City of Caves is a cave system with a lot of uneven surfaces and we recommend that you wear appropriate footwear when visiting.