Nottinghamshire · Indoor & outdoor

Nottingham Castle Museum & Grounds

Robin Hood activities, art and Nottingham history in a museum with historic grounds.

Admission snapshot
Adult £18 + booking fee · eligible children free
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Weather
Indoor & outdoor
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Visitor rating
★ 3.6/5
2,621 Tripadvisor reviews · Checked 1 October 2026
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Your day out

Plan around the museum galleries and grounds rather than expecting a complete medieval castle interior. Published main-site hours are 10:00–17:00, last entry 16:00; check seasonal dates. Select any tour separately and confirm its suitability for your family.

Age guidance: All ages

Facilities: Gallery lifts, accessible toilets, baby changing, cafés and a Changing Places facility. Grounds have uneven surfaces. Cave tours have steep steps and no lift; consult the access guide.

Location: Lenton Road, Nottingham, NG1 6EL

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What visitors say

★ 3.6/5 · 2,621 Tripadvisor reviews

Sampled family visitors praise the Robin Hood interactives and helpful staff. Others question admission value or find audiovisual galleries overwhelming. Several explain that the visit is primarily a museum and grounds; consult the sensory and access guides.

Read the full Tripadvisor reviews · Snapshot checked 1 October 2026. Summary of sampled reviews, not a complete consensus.

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