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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.

Want a full day out filled with history?With a joint ticket*, save money and discover an underground experience like no ...
16/10/2026

Want a full day out filled with history?

With a joint ticket*, save money and discover an underground experience like no other, plus access to 5 floors of history at the National Justice Museum!

At the City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of Nottingham’s caves. Enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.

Then walk up to the National Justice Museum and, through real spaces, real objects and real stories, you can discover the impact justice and the law have on you, your community and society both now and through history.

*Your joint ticket automatically becomes an Annual Pass, which gives you entry to both the City of Caves and the National Justice Museum for 12 months.

What are you waiting for?

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

Today is National Fossil Day!Did you know we deliver learning sessions at the City of Caves? During a Notts Rocks worksh...
14/10/2026

Today is National Fossil Day!

Did you know we deliver learning sessions at the City of Caves? During a Notts Rocks workshop, students will explore how our man-made sandstone caves have been used over time.

They’ll also learn how sandstone is formed, how to identify and sort different rock samples and explore how fossils are made.

If you are interested in booking a learning workshop, visit here for more information: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves/learning/nottingham-rocks

Or if you'd like to book a family day out to explore the history of this space, you can book at: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves

Looking for an unforgettable family day out this October? Explore the hidden history below the streets as you descend in...
11/10/2026

Looking for an unforgettable family day out this October?

Explore the hidden history below the streets as you descend into ancient caves and discover Nottingham's incredible stories together. It's history that's made to be explored, not just observed.

Plan your adventure today, book your tickets and tag the people you'd bring along!

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

Today is Gift Aid Awareness Day - did you know that the City of Caves is managed by the National Justice Museum, a regis...
01/10/2026

Today is Gift Aid Awareness Day - did you know that the City of Caves is managed by the National Justice Museum, a registered charity?
When you Gift Aid your admission ticket, you can help raise money for the museum and caves at no extra cost to you.
If you're a UK taxpayer and choose to Gift Aid your admission ticket, we can claim an additional 25p from the government for every £1 you spend.
Every penny we raise through your kind donations supports the important work we do, from valuable educational programmes and engaging community projects to maintaining our unique historic spaces.
So, if you're visiting us, please consider ticking the Gift Aid box on your order. It's no extra cost to you, but a huge help to us.
Thank you for helping to support the City of Caves. ❤️

Happy World Tourism Day!Did you know that at the National Justice Museum and City of Caves, your ticket can become an an...
27/09/2026

Happy World Tourism Day!

Did you know that at the National Justice Museum and City of Caves, your ticket can become an annual pass?

Discover a year's worth of family entertainment and fascinating history. Step inside real courtrooms, descend into ancient caves and discover Nottingham's incredible stories together.

When you buy a general admission ticket, you can choose to Gift Aid your admission at no extra cost to you. This allows us to claim an additional 25% from the government, helping your visit go even further in supporting our work. Your support helps us care for our historic buildings and collections, create inspiring exhibitions and share stories of justice with thousands of visitors and young people every year.

Want to help us do more? Find out about Gift Aid and other ways to support us via the support us section on our website: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/support

We are pleased to announce that the National Justice Museum and the City of Caves have been recognised in Tripadivsor’s®...
25/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that the National Justice Museum and the City of Caves have been recognised in Tripadivsor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2026.

The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

This is the fifth year that the National Justice Museum has received the award, and the fourth year for the City of Caves. This recognition follows the National Justice Museum’s success at the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards, winning Gold for Visitor Attraction of the Year, and at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, receiving a Bronze award for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year.

Read more at: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/news/tripadvisors-travellers-choice

⏰ Last chance to make the most of our Kids Go Free summer offer!The summer holidays don't last forever, and neither does...
03/09/2026

⏰ Last chance to make the most of our Kids Go Free summer offer!

The summer holidays don't last forever, and neither does this offer. Before school starts again, bring your family to explore real courtrooms, ancient cells and Nottingham's incredible underground caves. One child visits for free with every paying adult or over-60s ticket!

Don't miss out, book your summer visit before the offer ends and make memories that will last long after the holidays.

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

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

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Nottingham
NG11HF

Opening Hours

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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+441159881955

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