City of Caves, Nottingham

City of Caves, Nottingham Discover a hidden world beneath your feet under the streets of Nottingham through audio tours. Discover a hidden world beneath your feet.

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Share your visit with us using Guided & audio tours suitable for all ages. From 1st April 2017 we’ll become part of the National Justice Museum. The National Justice Museum is based in Nottingham’s former Shire Hall and County Gaol, a Grade II* listed building featuring a Victorian criminal and civil courtroom,

an Edwardian police station and exhibitions exploring the fascinating history of justice. We house historically significant collections of over 40,000 objects that cover the history of the British Criminal Justice System. On our social media channels, we share stories from our building’s true crime history, as well as news about our upcoming events and exhibitions on the complex and multi-faceted themes of social justice. All of this content is created with the help of our expert team of historians, researchers, and curators. We like sharing our stories with you and encouraging conversation and debate. We would ask people engaging with us to be kind and respectful to each other, our staff, and those working with us. We reserve the right to hide or block comments that breach our social media policy. If you would like to report a comment or post, please message us, or use Facebook's reporting tools. View our Social Media Moderation Policy here: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/social-media-moderation-policy

Please note that comments made by others do not represent the views of the National Justice Museum.

We're excited to be hiring for multiple roles at the National Justice Museum. We are looking for confident, friendly peo...
27/08/2026

We're excited to be hiring for multiple roles at the National Justice Museum. We are looking for confident, friendly people to join our wonderful team.

Is one of these the job for you?

Head of Commercial - this role is thanks to NLHF funding
📝Full time, fixed term for 2 years
💰 £50,000 pa
⏰Application Deadline: Wednesday 23rd September at 5pm

Fundraising & Development Manager - this role is thanks to NLHF funding
📝Full time, fixed term for 2 years
💰 £35,000 pa
⏰Application Deadline: Wednesday 23rd September at 5pm

Front of House Assistant
🗓️Zero hours, weekend and evening working expected
📝Permanent contract, with a 6-month probationary period
💰 £12.71 per hour
⏰Application Deadline: Friday 28th August at 5pm

Visitor Experience Assistant
🗓️Zero hours, weekend and evening working expected
📝Permanent contract, with a 6-month probationary period
💰 £12.71 per hour rising to £13.66 for Duty Management Cover
⏰Application Deadline: Tuesday 15th September at 5pm

To find out more about each role and apply, please visit: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/jobs

Happy Nottinghamshire Day!Did you know that Nottingham has the UK's largest collection of caves? With over 1,000 hidden ...
25/08/2026

Happy Nottinghamshire Day!

Did you know that Nottingham has the UK's largest collection of caves? With over 1,000 hidden beneath its streets!

At The City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of this unique heritage site and enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.

Explore the unique history of these spaces, from WWII air raid shelters to a medieval tannery.

https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves

Whatever the British weather has planned, your summer adventure is covered!Need a family day out that doesn't rely on su...
19/08/2026

Whatever the British weather has planned, your summer adventure is covered!

Need a family day out that doesn't rely on sunshine? Discover immersive courtroom experiences, fascinating exhibitions and the incredible underground City of Caves.

Even better, one child under 15 goes FREE with every paying adult or over-60s ticket throughout the summer holidays.

Come rain or shine, our history is waiting to be explored.

Book your visit and make the most of the Kids Go Free offer before it ends on Sunday 6 September!

https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/

We’re thrilled to announce we have been successful in applying for almost £250,000 of support from The National Lottery ...
12/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce we have been successful in applying for almost £250,000 of support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for our NJM: Fit For The Future project!

This funding will support the National Justice Museum and City of Caves in protecting our heritage, building our resilience, and strengthening our contribution to the local economy.

The project will fund two vital new roles in the organisation – a Head of Commercial, and a Development Manager – who will join the existing team to identify growth and fundraising opportunities and improve financial sustainability.

This investment will allow us to care for these heritage sites for many years to come, helping ensure that these irreplaceable buildings, collections and stories remain accessible to future generations.

A huge thanks to players!

Did somebody say more free books?! 📖This summer, Nottingham City of Literature is giving away FREE books for young peopl...
12/08/2026

Did somebody say more free books?! 📖

This summer, Nottingham City of Literature is giving away FREE books for young people to find and enjoy from 29 June – 12 August.

We have hidden 2 around the City of Caves for you to find. They are free to take to whoever finds them… Happy searching!

This summer, as temperatures continue to rise and stay high, we’ve signed up for the ‘Cool off in Culture’ campaign. The...
09/08/2026

This summer, as temperatures continue to rise and stay high, we’ve signed up for the ‘Cool off in Culture’ campaign.

Their digital map shows you cultural venues offering spaces to rest and recharge during a heatwave.

We’ve listed both the National Justice Museum and the City of Caves as places you can take a break from the heat and spend time exploring our unique history.

Visit Cool off in Cultures’ full map to see what is open near you: https://juliesbicycle.org/take-action/creative-climate-campaigns/cool-off-in-culture/map/

Where else can you become a detective, explore ancient caves and uncover centuries of history all in one day?Whether you...
07/08/2026

Where else can you become a detective, explore ancient caves and uncover centuries of history all in one day?

Whether your little ones love solving mysteries, asking endless questions, or simply exploring somewhere new, there's something to capture every imagination.

Interactive experiences, fascinating stories and unforgettable spaces make every visit an adventure. And this summer, one child under 15 visits FREE with every paying adult or over-60s ticket.

Spark a summer full of curiosity at the City of Caves and National Justice Museum. Book your family adventure today!

https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/

We're excited to be hiring for a Front of House Assistant to join our wonderful team here at the National Justice Museum...
05/08/2026

We're excited to be hiring for a Front of House Assistant to join our wonderful team here at the National Justice Museum and the City of Caves.

The role is to provide all visitors with a unique, welcoming and high-quality experience when visiting the National Justice Museum and City of Caves by delivering consistently excellent customer service, helping to attract, engage and retain visitors.

We are looking for someone confident and friendly, who is happy to take the initiative and loves working as part of a team. Does this sound like something for you?

📍National Justice Museum
🗓️Zero hours, weekend and evening working expected
📝Permanent contract, with a 6-month probationary period
💰 £12.71 per hour
⏰Application Deadline: Friday 28th August at 5pm

To find out more and apply, please visit: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/jobs/job-description-front-of-house-assistant



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Did you know we are part of the Robin Hood Adventure Trail by It's in Nottingham? We look forward to seeing you as you c...
03/08/2026

Did you know we are part of the Robin Hood Adventure Trail by It's in Nottingham? We look forward to seeing you as you come to find out which character and letter we have!

Looking to find all the Robin Hood trail characters, why not pop in to explore the City of Caves while you are ticking off your trail map?

The entrance to the City of Caves is currently at the bottom of the Garner’s Hill Steps next to Nottingham Contemporary.

https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves

Ever wondered what stories lie hidden beneath Nottingham's streets?At the City of Caves, history comes alive as you expl...
31/07/2026

Ever wondered what stories lie hidden beneath Nottingham's streets?

At the City of Caves, history comes alive as you explore Nottingham's hidden underground world. This summer, under-15s can explore for free with every paying adult or over-60 ticket.

Would you have enjoyed living in a cave? Tell us below, then discover the caves for yourself.

https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/

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Nottingham
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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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