Land Train
Jump aboard our new Land Train – from winter 2021.
Sit back and see 1000 years of history pass as you travel from Brewhouse Yard to the Ducal Palace Colonnade.
Start your adventure at Brewhouse Yard, at the bottom of the hill beside Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, one of England’s oldest pubs. Aboard, you’ll travel up Castle Road past the statue of Robin Hood and through the Castle’s gates, up to the Ducal Palace entrance.
Please note: our Land Train will begin its journeys from winter 2021.
Nottingham Castle’s
green machine
Our eco-powered Land Train ensures that all visitors can enjoy easy access to all the experiences available onsite at Nottingham Castle. The train features accessible facilities for wheelchair users, however pushchairs and buggies must be folded up.
Land Train timetable (from late summer 2021)
| Location | Destination | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse Yard | Gatehouse | 10.00am |
| Gatehouse | Ducal Palace | 10.05am |
| Ducal Palace | Gatehouse | 10.10am |
| Gatehouse | Brewhouse Yard | 10.15am |
| Brewhouse Yard | Gatehouse | 10.20am |
| Gatehouse | Ducal Palace | 10.25am |
| Ducal Palace | Gatehouse | 10.30am |
| Gatehouse | Brewhouse Yard | 10.35am |
| Brewhouse Yard | Gatehouse | 10.40am |
| Gatehouse | Ducal Palace | 10.45am |
| Ducal Palace | Gatehouse | 10.50am |
| Gatehouse | Brewhouse Yard | 10.55am |
| *Each subsequent hour will continue to the same times |
Journey Times
The total journey time from Brewhouse Yard to the Ducal Palace is approximately 20 mins.
The Land train starts running from 10am each day.
Depending on the Castle closing time, the Land Train will stop running at 20 mins past the hour before closing.
What else is there to see at Nottingham Castle?
There is plenty to enjoy, see and do on a visit to Nottingham Castle! From medieval mischief with Robin, Marian and their merrie band to enjoying a coffee with the best views of the city from the Terrace Café. Explore our other highlights.