City of Caves

About this activity

City of Caves in Nottingham is the perfect fun and educational family day! Discover a hidden world beneath your feet underneath the streets of Nottingham. Explore original sandstone caves with their actor led tours and meet their friendly characters Archie and Annie the Archaeologists, or wander through at your own pace with the fascinating audio tour. You will be taken on an archaeological journey under the cobbles of some of Nottingham's most famous streets and up through Drury Hill. So what are you waiting for? Go and visit!

Nottingham has the UK's largest network of caves - over 800 are hidden beneath its streets. At The City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of this vast underground network. Enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.

As if this wasn't cool enough, discover how Nottingham dwellers once lived and learn about their journey through the ages. See the caves as they have never been seen before, stripped back to their original historic element and discover the logic that went into building, shaping and maintaining these fascinating dwellings.

Keep an eye on their website for special activities and events available throughout the school holidays. They strongly recommend booking your tickets in advance, especially for busy periods such as weekends and school holidays.