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Explore Nottingham city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Nottingham's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Nottingham, once the world's leading lace maker, is perhaps most famous for Robin Hood, who's been played by Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn, Sean Connery and John Cleese - and there's still a real-life Sheriff of Nottingham. HP Sauce was invented by a Nottingham grocer, but he sold the recipe for £150 to settle a debt. Notts County is the world's oldest professional football club. Jesse Boot founded Boots the Chemist in Nottingham in 1877, and 10 years later the city gave birth to Raleigh Cycles.
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1. Canal to Market Square - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms
From the leisurely Nottingham Canal with its colourful barges, you quickly ascend the hill which leads to Nottingham’s infamous castle. Pass a former hospital and the leafy Playhouse, before descending to the depths of a darkened tunnel! Now it’s past a cathedral and a host of restaurants, before arriving at the splendour of Nottingham’s vast and vibrant Market Square!
1.5 hoursOK but diversions maybe needed
2. Market Square to Lace Market - 1 mile / 1.6 kms
From the splendid Exchange Arcade this walk takes you past ornate architecture, some designed by the famous Watson Fothergill. See where Boots the Chemist was started, then enter the Lace Market district with its inspiring buildings and unusual thoroughfares. Lastly there’s a former court and gaol where prisoners were hung, before finishing at Weekday Cross, a place of ancient markets.
1 hourOK but small diversion maybe needed
Each booklet has a page dedicated to the history of the city and 2 pages summarising each walk with suggestions on what to visit along the way. Walk 1 has 21 clues & walk 2 has 14 - both with detailed directions to follow. There are interesting stories about important people, places & events along the way; detailed instructions on how to find a clue if you're stuck; and a comprehensive map with the routes marked on.
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"I’ve lived here all my life, but so much I’ve never noticed. The kids especially liked the Picture Matches. It kept them interested for the whole walk."
"Hi Rob & Sue. I completed your Curious About Nottingham walks today and really enjoyed them. One of the best walking tours I have done."
Latest Revision : November 2023
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