Discover Nottingham's hidden underground world, just a short walk from Broadmarsh Bus Station..

Think you've seen all Nottingham has to offer? Think again...

Just a few minutes' walk from Broadmarsh bus station lies one of the city's most fascinating attractions the City of Caves, where you can step beneath the streets and uncover over 800 years of history.

Carved into Nottingham's famous sandstone, these remarkable caves have been used for everything from medieval tanneries and homes to Second World War air raid shelters. As you wander through the atmospheric passageways, you'll hear the stories of the people who lived, worked and took shelter beneath the city we know today.

Getting there couldn't be easier. Simply hop on a trentbarton bus to Broadmarsh bus station and enjoy a short stroll through Nottingham city centre to the entrance on Garner's Hill, next to Nottingham Contemporary.

Whether you're entertaining the family during the school holidays, looking for a unique day out with friends or rediscovering your own city, the City of Caves is an unforgettable experience that's right on your doorstep.

Under 15s go free with paying adults at two iconic attractions throughout the summer holidays

Families planning a Nottingham staycation this summer can enjoy a great-value day out with one under-15 visiting free for every paying adult or over-60s ticket holder at both the National Justice Museum and the City of Caves, between 11 July and 6 September 2026.*.

So leave the car behind, let us do the driving and discover a side of Nottingham that's been hiding in plain sight.

credit - National Justice Museum

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