Medieval Brewery Cave Columns Cave Chamber, passageway 7 Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem 8 32 Park Terrace 9 and beer cellar Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is a Nottingham Alderman Thomas Herbert, owner of 32 Park Hand and Heart institution, sitting at the base of Castle Rock. Terrace, became rich and successful as a lace The Hand and Heart pub on Derby Road is cut ‘The Trip’ is thought to have been established in manufacturer in the Victorian period. directly back into a sandstone cliff. 1189, and claims to be England’s oldest inn. The decorated series of caves he created in As you walk into the atmospheric pub, you’ll Just as popular today as it was back then, the pub the garden of his house are amongst the most immediately see the exposed sandstone – that is an important stop off on any cave tour. spectacular in Nottingham. was cut to form a series of rooms, passageways These are in private ownership. and a cellar – order a pint and enjoy. 10 Beer cellars and wells Intu Victoria The Bell Inn A610 WOLLATON ST Centre The characterful Bell Inn claims to be one of Nottingham’s oldest pubs, and there’s no shortage of history to A610 DERBY ROAD STREET HEATHCOAT 9 MENT STREET unearth inside. WOLLATON STREET WER PARLIA LO REET CRANBROOK STREET Its large cave system extends ST C GEORGE STREET BROAD STREET MENT underneath adjacent buildings, and is RLIA H PA ER U UPP still used for beer storage. 06008 R RC Cath C H COLLEGE ST S T Albert R Hall E E Nottingham T ANGEL ROW Playhouse LONGLONG ROW ROW PELHAMPELHAM STREETSTREET CARLTON STREET 6 T H T PP Council House EE E Old Market TR AA REGENT STREET 10 S Mortimer’s Hole R A R RI R Square ICTO O V Nottingham Castle K ADE P A AR T P STONEYSTONEY STREETSTREET E 6 S E 0 W Mortimer’s Hole is probably the most 8 R A60080 MAID MARIAN WAY R A 8 famous cave in Nottingham, and it’s A L M K C A S believed to have played a vital role in I E D T BELLAR GATE M M British medieval history. PARK ROW A A R Edward III’s soldiers marched through R IA MOUNT STREET Y N it, in 1330, entering the castle to FRIAR LANE ’ S Medieval Malting W stealthily capture the dastardly Roger G 1 A FLETCHER GATE Factory de Mortimer. Y A 1 T E 8-10 Broadway (Under Propaganda) HOUNDS GATE4 3 St Mary’s Church This cave is part of a malting complex 5 now accessed only through Propaganda TATTERSHALLTATTERSHALL DRIVE DRIVE nightclub. Caves like this were used to 2 HIGH PAVEMENT turn barley into malt, in order to make CASTLE GATE beer during the medieval period. C CA Intu This one is virtually intact – a perfectly AS CLIFF ROAD ST Broadmarsh preserved medieval factory, hidden TL LE below the buildings above. E POPHAM ST R R O Nottingham Castle O A A D LENTON ROAD Museum & Art Gallery D A6008 COLLIN STREET 6 5 PEVERIL DRIVE Cellars, chambers 7 CANAL STREET and a well A6008 Ye Olde Salutation Inn Another of the city’s famed, historic HOPE DRIVE watering holes, Ye Olde Salutation Inn A6005 CASTLE BOULEVARD sits on the corner of St Nicholas Street and Hounds Gate. The cave system consists of rock cut passageways, cellars, chambers, a well, and chimneys. On a quiet day the landlord Malting Cave Slum housing, pillars Dungeons Cave may let you have a look 4 8 Castle Gate 3 and tannery 2 Galleries of Justice Museum at the caves – ask nicely! City of Caves, INTU Broadmarsh This malting complex dates back to the 15th- Some of Nottinghamshire’s most famous 16th century, although some parts are older. The City of Caves opens up some of caves lie below Shire Hall – now known as The cave complexes were used to turn barley Nottingham’s most spectacular sandstone the Galleries of Justice Museum. labyrinths to the general public. into malt as a part of the brewing process. The caves here incarcerated some infamous 8 Castle Gate is beautifully preserved, and one This is one of Nottingham’s top tourist Nottinghamshire criminals, and legend has of Nottingham’s most important and historic attractions, and guided tours will help you to it that Robin Hood himself was once jailed cave systems. explore the extensive cave system, and learn here, before being rescued by Little John. more about the history and uses of the caves in the city. In partnership with: KEY Caves you can access. Nottingham Steep Pre-booking may be required. Tourism Centre. steps. WELCOME TO THE NOTTINGHAM CAVE TRAIL HOW TO USE Credit VisitEngland THE CAVES APP NOTTM ON YOUR PHONE CAVES OR TABLET Follow these instructions to get you started • Scan the QR code, or visit: www.cavesofnottingham.com • Download the Nottingham Caves App to your smartphone or tablet Welcome to the Nottingham Cave Trail. You’d never know it, as Get ready to discover a hidden world of wonder, waiting below you browse the shops, or enjoy a coffee in the city centre, but your feet – as you follow the Nottingham Cave Trail around this • Open the app and the Top 10 caves Nottingham is a city with a secret. unique city of man-made caves. will be displayed. Tap the map icon to view the trail and sites of interest This three mile walk will take you on a tour of what lies beneath, Providing a tangible link with Nottingham’s past, these caves have with everything from decaying dungeons to breweries, cock- stood firm while the city has grown and evolved above them. • Follow the three mile trail at your fighting pits and cave houses waiting to be uncovered. own pace – enable GPS to see The labyrinths of caves below Nottingham owe their existence yourposition on the map Keep things simple, by following this printed map, or enhance to the soft sandstone rock that the city sits on, which is ideal for your experience by downloading the new Nottingham Caves excavating. Nottingham’s residents have taken advantage of this • Click on each cave’s symbol to App. Using state-of-the-art archaeological scanning technology, over the years in all kinds of creative ways, digging out caves for view detailed information, virtual the app gives you unprecedented access to the city’s sealed off everything you can imagine – from beer cellars, to bowling alleys. fly-through videos, and more caves – with stunning fly-through videos offering a never-before- Each cave has its own unique history, waiting to be unearthed – (Wi-Fi or data connection required) seen insight into the world below your feet. 540+ MEDIEVAL CAVES. 500+ YEARS OF HISTORY. 1 CITY BUILT ON CAVES. so explore the app and the trail to find out more. So whether it’s discovering the cave where Robin Hood was imprisoned, exploring hidden underground artworks, or tasting pints in atmospheric, historic cave pubs – you’ll love going underground in Nottingham. The caves were surveyed and laser scanned between 2010 and 2012, as part of a project run by Trent & Peak Archaeology. THINGS TO SEE, DO AND PLACES TO EAT ALONG THE WAY Galleries of Justice Museum Museum of Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem The Crafty Crow Hand and Heart High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HN Nottingham Life 1 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham NG1 6AD 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6EB 65-67 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5BA T: 0115 952 0555 www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk Brewhouse Yard, Castle Boulevard, T: 0115 947 3171 www.triptojerusalem.com T: 0115 837 1992 www.craftycrownotts.co.uk T: 01159 582456 www.thehandandheart.co.uk The Galleries of Justice Museum is home to the Nottingham NG7 1FB T: 0115 915 3700 Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem Inn is carved into a rock The Crafty Crow. A perfect stop off place for The Hand & Heart has a sandstone cave at the back Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and is based in www.mynottingham.gov.uk/nottinghamlife and connected with the labyrinth of sandstone caves at locally produced independent food and drink. and Victorian front. Upstairs is the Garden Room the city’s old county gaol. There are many ways In these 17th century cottages you can the foot of Nottingham Castle. Thought to be England’s It’s the home of local brewers, Magpie Brewery, conservatory with a real wood fire and sheltered to explore the museum with after dark events experience the caves, a Victorian home, see oldest inn, this is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or but you’ll find a lot more than just their own beers smoking terrace. The pub is renowned for its home including Ghost Tours, Murder Mystery Nights 1920s shop windows and a Second World drink while exploring Nottingham’s historic sites. on tap inside. cooking, real ale, real cider, wines and whisky and Sheriff’s Banquets. See website for details. War air raid shelter. The cave system in this and live music. venue is accessible to those with mobility problems. For details on tours and Robin Hood Statue admission prices please visit the website. Stop along the way to join celebrities and millions of visitors who have had their photo taken at the famous Robin Hood statue at Nottingham Castle. Nottingham Contemporary City of Caves Harts Park Tunnel Cave Old Market Square Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Nottingham NG1 7LS Standard Court, Park Row, Nottingham NG1 6GN From the steps on Upper College Street, cut A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market T: 0115 948 9750 www.nottinghamcontemporary.org T: 0115 988 1955 www.cityofcaves.com T: 0115 988 1900 www.hartsnottingham.co.uk through to the Hand and Heart via an exposed Square is where friends meet, shoppers have a Nottingham Contemporary, designed by the award- Explore original sandstone caves with an actor led The award-winning Hart’s Restaurant and four cave.