City of Caves sits beneath Garner’s Hill in central Nottingham, offering visitors a chance to explore the remarkable network of man-made caves carved into the sandstone bedrock beneath the city streets. The caves date back centuries and reveal layers of Nottingham’s past, from medieval times through to the industrial era. The attraction operates daily from 10:00 to 17:00 and charges admission, though children under five enter free. Guided tours lead visitors through chambers that once served as workshops, storage spaces, and dwellings, illustrating how residents and traders adapted to life below ground.
The site is housed within the National Justice Museum, making it possible to combine a visit to the caves with exhibits exploring the area’s legal and social history. Located on a busy thoroughfare in the city centre, the caves are readily accessible by public transport and foot from Nottingham’s main shopping and cultural district. Note that while the entrance appears accessible, full wheelchair access through the cave passages themselves is limited due to the nature of the underground spaces and uneven surfaces.