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Castle and Old Market Square: tips and FAQs
Consigli locali e domande frequenti
Consigli locali
Consigli per la visita
Add a cave tour
Cave tours at the castle are sold as an add-on to the Castle and Grounds ticket, so buy both if you want to go underground.
Brewhouse Yard hours
The Museum at Brewhouse Yard, at the foot of the castle rock, opens at weekends and in holidays; the castle's visit page lists the hours.
Children go free
The castle and Wollaton Hall both let children aged 15 and under in free, up to three per paying adult.
No parking at the castle
There is no visitor parking on site; walk from the station or use a city-centre car park. Blue Badge parking should be booked in advance.
FAQ
Domande frequenti
Where is Castle and Old Market Square?
Castle and Old Market Square is in Nottingham, England. Castle Rock, the old inns at its foot and the square at the heart of the city. Nearby stops and stations include Old Market Square, Royal Centre, Nottingham Trent University.
How long do I need in Castle and Old Market Square?
Half a day for the castle; a full day with the square and theatres. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Quali sono le attrazioni principali?
Highlights include Nottingham Castle, Museum at Brewhouse Yard, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem. See the Things to do page for more.
Come arrivare?
Nearby: Old Market Square (NET tram); Royal Centre (NET tram); Nottingham Trent University (NET tram); Nottingham station (National Rail and NET tram). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Dove mangiare e bere?
We list 24 places to eat and drink in and around Castle and Old Market Square, with filters to help you choose.
Dove dormire?
Segnaliamo 5 hotel e altre strutture nelle vicinanze. Disponibilità e prezzi vanno verificati direttamente con ciascuna struttura.
Is Castle and Old Market Square accessible?
L'accessibilità varia a seconda della via, dell'edificio e della struttura. Consultare le informazioni sull'accessibilità di ciascuna attrazione o del gestore prima di partire.
While you are here
Things to see in Castle and Old Market Square
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The Arboretum
Nottingham's first public park, opened in 1852, Grade II* listed, with more than 800 trees of 65 species.
Rock City
Music venue and nightclub open since 1980, which has hosted Nirvana, David Bowie and Oasis.
Nottingham Castle
17th-century ducal mansion on Castle Rock, on the site of a Norman royal castle, with galleries, grounds and optional cave tours.
Nottingham
More areas to explore
Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton
Lace warehouses, courtrooms and caves, and Hockley's bars and independent shops
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Wollaton, Lenton and University Park
An Elizabethan hall in a deer park, a university campus and its lakeside park
Apri la mini guida →Crediti fotografici
- Old Market Square: Aleksandar Topuzović, CC BY 3.0, source
- The Arboretum: Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Rock City: Roger Templeman, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Nottingham Castle: JimmyGuano, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton: Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Wollaton, Lenton and University Park: Harry Mitchell, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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