Nottingham Tours: The 4 Best for a Short Stay

1.A Story of Discovery, Education and Remembrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

At Lincoln’s International Bomber Command Centre, you’ll explore three interactive galleries, hear personal accounts from all sides of World War II, and see the UK’s tallest metal war memorial. Allow two to five hours for the exhibitions, Peace Gardens, free memorial tour, Losses Database, and Hub Café.

“Very informative and the volunteers are very knowledgeable. Interactive and static displays tells the stories of Bomber Command by the people who were there”

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2.Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Walk from Old Market Square to Nottingham Castle with a local guide such as Sam, uncovering lace-making, caves, slavery, crime, Robin Hood, and rebellion. The 90-minute English tour visits 13 central sights, stays outdoors for most stops, and suits first-time visitors who want useful context before exploring on their own.

“Tour guide was excellent. Spoke with a very loud and clear voice. She certainly knew all about Nottingham.”

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3.Robin Hood’s Nottingham: Interactive Game & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow a Robin Hood-themed walking game through central Nottingham with the Questo app. You solve clues at places such as St. Mary’s Church, Nottingham Castle, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, and the Robin Hood Statue. The route takes about 65 to 95 minutes, runs in English, and lets you pause for a pint or extra exploring.

“Good fun and interesting historic information. Clues not too hard to follow and covered the main sites in Nottingham.”

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4.Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Captain Bess sends maps, clues, hints, and Nottingham stories to your phone in a WhatsApp-style hunt. Start when you like, solve the route at your own pace, and finish where you began. It suits families, friends, teams, and pub-crawl groups, with no app, printing, or guide-led schedule required.

“I took my small team on this as a team building exercise and a way to get to know Nottingham. This was really great and a fantastic way to get to know each other without doing a bunch of ice breakers that everyone hates! We got to see each Read more”

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