Robin Hood Town Tour. Open Saturdays March to October 2.00pm – 4.30pm. Fees apply.

Details

There is an NCP car park opposite The Cross Keys Pub. This tour is approximately 1.5 miles long, taking approx. 2 ½ hours. There is lot of walking, with stops for commentary. As Nottingham is quite hilly wheelchair and pushchair users may require some assistance. Part of the tour is into caves so there will be some narrow and difficult steps to negotiate, however as the caves are under a pub you could wait in the pub while the tour is in the caves.

Brief Description:

Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw from English folklore who robbed from the rich to give to the poor. The Legend of Robin Hood is world renowned with some thinking he was real and others thinking it is all just a story. Follow a trail of historical facts around Nottingham and discover the truth of this story. While on the tour you will learn all about the legend of Robin Hood and also about the town’s history and culture. You can arrange shorter bespoke tours by contacting them in advance.

Further Information

Address:

Starts at: The Cross Keys pub, 15 Byard Lane, Fletcher Gate. NG1 2GJ. (NCP opposite)

Email:

Via contact page of website: http://www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/whats-on/robin-hood-town-tour-p454981/email

Phone:

07941 210986

Website:

http://www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/whats-on/robin-hood-town-tour-p454981

Opening Hours:

Saturdays March to October 2.00pm – 4.30pm.

Directions:

From Hucknall via A611 (7.3m). Take Beardall St to Portland Rd. Take Nottingham Rd, A611, and Huntingdon St to Hollowstone in Nottingham. Take High Pavement to Weekday Cross.

From Stanton-on-the-Wolds via Melton Rd/A606 (10.1m). Head north east on Browns Lane. Follow Melton Rd/A606 and A52 to Queens Drive/A453 in Nottingham. Take the A453 exit from Clifton Blvd/A52. Continue on Queens Drive/A453. Take Wilford Rd to Weekday Cross.

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Transport:

The closest railway station is Nottingham approximately 0.4 miles away. The closest bus stop is Fletcher Gate Street approximately 15 metres away. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There is a wealth restaurants, bars, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation in Nottingham City. There are also plenty of attractions including museums and shopping.