Admission
Museum & Grounds
Pay once, visit all year round
Adult : £18 (+ booking fee)
Tickets available online and on-site. Kids Go Free – 15 years & under (3 per adult). Children must be accompanied with an adult.
Nottingham Castle: Museum & Galleries
VISIT
Discover the Castle, Museum & Grounds
Discover tales of Robin Hood and rebellion, explore historic caves, and be inspired by the art collections and exhibitions.
Opening Times
Castle Museum & Grounds
Brewhouse
Tickets
Cave Tours
Optional ADD ON ticket
£9 per person
The cave tour ticket is an optional ADD ON ticket, in addition to the Castle & Grounds Admission ticket that must be purchased to visit the site.
Castle Dungeon Tours
Optional ADD ON ticket
£9 per person
The cave tour ticket is an optional ADD ON ticket, in addition to the Castle & Grounds Admission ticket that must be purchased to visit the site.
Rover Pass
Pay once, visit all year round
All three Nottingham Museum buildings: Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Castle & Newstead Abbey (excludes parking)
Adult: £39 | Kids Go Free (15 years & under, up to three children per paid adult)
Nottingham Museums Full Membership
£144
1 year full access to Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall, Newstead Abbey, plus parking at Wollaton Park and Newstead Abbey and more
Getting here
Nottingham Castle
Lenton Road
Nottingham
NG1 6EL
We have a handy illustrative guide that shows you all the places to visit at Nottingham Castle & Grounds.
Ducal Palace: Museum & Galleries
Inside the Ducal Palace there are a range of galleries & exhibitions to inspire all ages about the History of Nottingham. This includes: The Nottingham Lace Gallery, the Craft Gallery, Museum & Art collections in the Long Gallery, the Museum of the Mercian Regiment, the Rebellion Gallery and the Robin Hood Adventures, which contains interactive & immersive displays.
Visitor Centre
In the visitor centre, our team are on hand to assist with your admission to the Castle. Inside the shop & café there are a range of options for you to refuel with seating available. The visitor centre is located on arrival to the Nottingham Castle.
Adventure Play
Fun in the Castle! Children will love to swing, slide, climb, jump and play through our historical amazing creative timber play structures.
Let them bring their imagination to action into a play time on our fortress!
Cafés & Shop
We have two cafés on site that offers a range of options for you to refuel with seating available. Our shop is located in the visitor centre.
Grounds
For visitors to enjoy regular walks & wellbeing in the heart of the city of Nottingham. The site offers an annual pass so that visitors can access the grounds on an unlimited basis.
Brewhouse Yard Cottages
This Museum at Brewhouse Yard has been part of Nottingham’s changing story and important cloth trades for hundreds of years; affecting the lives of many of the city’s different communities. It is located at the base of the Nottingham Castle site and its postcode is: NG7 1FB
Getting here – NG1 6EL
Nottingham Castle in the heart of the city is within walking distance of the city’s train station and Nottingham’s Old Market Square. The city also has an eco-friendly public transport system, however you choose to travel.
Visitor parking is not available on site. Nottingham City Centre Parking Guide for public car parks in the city.
Blue badge parking is subject to availability so pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Special event dates are not available.
If you have an enquiry relating to your visit, contact email Nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Drone Policy & Photography
Personal drone flying is not permitted at Nottingham Castle. This helps us preserve the unique character of the site, protect wildlife and maintain a tranquil environment for everyone.
Photography for commercial purposes in the Castle & Grounds (e.g Wedding photography) is permitted when booked in advance. Contact us.
Funders, partners & support
Projects at the castle have been made possible thanks to support from a wide range of organisations.
If you have an enquiry relating to your visit, contact email Nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
