City of Caves

Why go

The caves reveal how Nottingham’s soft rock became working space, shelter and part of everyday urban life. Seeing the tannery and air-raid spaces together makes their changing uses tangible. This is a separate underground attraction from the castle caves and the courtroom displays at the National Justice Museum.

What to look for

• A medieval tannery was cut into the sandstone.
• The caves include Second World War air-raid shelters.
• Rock-cut passages run beneath the city.

Useful to know

• Use the Garner’s Hill entrance beside Nottingham Contemporary.
• Bring headphones for the audio guide.
• Use toilets before descending; there are none on site.

Your next visit

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