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Nottingham
Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Where Nottingham sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 1
- Bookable experiences
- 37
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Nottingham sits in East Midlands, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 37 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Nottingham
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Nottingham
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Nottingham
Nottingham's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Nottingham's most-visited sights
- MorningLincoln Cathedral2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDaily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)Takes about 1.5 hours.
2 days in Nottingham
Nottingham's most-visited sights · Day trip to Leicester
- 1
Day 1
Nottingham's most-visited sights
- MorningLincoln Cathedral2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDaily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)Takes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Leicester
- Early startHead to LeicesterAbout 38 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Nottingham
Nottingham's most-visited sights · Day trip to Leicester · Day trip to Sheffield
- 1
Day 1
Nottingham's most-visited sights
- MorningLincoln Cathedral2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDaily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)Takes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Leicester
- Early startHead to LeicesterAbout 38 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Sheffield
- Early startHead to SheffieldAbout 50 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Nottingham
Nottingham's most-visited sights · Day trip to Leicester · Day trip to Sheffield · Day trip to Castleton · Day trip to Coventry
- 1
Day 1
Nottingham's most-visited sights
- MorningLincoln Cathedral2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDaily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)Takes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Leicester
- Early startHead to LeicesterAbout 38 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Sheffield
- Early startHead to SheffieldAbout 50 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Castleton
- Early startHead to CastletonAbout 58 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Coventry
- Early startHead to CoventryAbout 67 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Nottingham
Nottingham's most-visited sights · Day trip to Leicester · Day trip to Sheffield · Day trip to Castleton · Day trip to Coventry · Day trip to Birmingham · Day trip to Peterborough
- 1
Day 1
Nottingham's most-visited sights
- MorningLincoln Cathedral2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDaily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)Takes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Leicester
- Early startHead to LeicesterAbout 38 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Sheffield
- Early startHead to SheffieldAbout 50 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Castleton
- Early startHead to CastletonAbout 58 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Coventry
- Early startHead to CoventryAbout 67 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Birmingham
- Early startHead to BirminghamAbout 72 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Peterborough
- Early startHead to PeterboroughAbout 77 km from Nottingham — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Nottingham
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
4.9 (135)1h 30m
Nottingham has a stranger story than you might expect. Beneath the streets are ancient caves. Above them are medieval churches, a legendary outlaw, a notorious inn and a city transformed by the Industrial Revolution. On…
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Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour
5.0 (64)2h
Be inspired by Robin Hood himself! With over 33 years experience, the multi award winning Robin Hood Town Tour is the definitive way to explore Nottingham, learn about it's history and discover all about Robin Hood. On…
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Maid Marian and Robin Hood Quest Experience in Nottingham
4.4 (31)1h 20m
Robin Hood has vanished into Nottingham, and you are Maid Marian, the only one brave enough to find him. Follow clues through 13 legendary landmarks on this self-guided puzzle walk through the city where the outlaw…
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Nottingham Self Guided Walking Tour
5.0 (2)3h
Discover Nottingham, a vibrant, forward-thinking city deeply rooted in its fascinating past. Starting and ending at the Old Market Square, this roughly circular route takes you past iconic landmarks including the Park…
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Lincoln Self Guided Treasure Hunt & Outdoor Exploration Game
5.0 (1)3h
Turning the streets of Lincoln into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city!…
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Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham
5.0 (41)2h
Join me, Little John, on a journey through the heart of Nottingham! Hear the real tales of Robin Hood, the wicked Sheriff, and the fight for justice. From the mighty walls of Nottingham Castle to the hidden caves of Ye…
from £21 / personView details
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