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The area which now makes up Nottingham city centre was once known as Tiggua Cobaucc which means ‘Place of Caves’. 

Enter and explore a whole new world in the caves underneath Nottingham city and descend into the dark depths of the original Anglo-Saxon tunnels, meeting real cave-dwellers from its dramatic hidden past. See how these caves have been used and adapted over the Centuries by local people to escape and take refuge from the world above.

City of Caves

Enter and explore a whole new world in the caves underneath Nottingham city and descend into the dark depths of the original Anglo-Saxon tunnels, meeting real cave-dwellers from its dramatic hidden past. See how these caves have been used and adapted over the centuries by local people to escape and take refuge from the world above.

This set of man made caves was almost lost forever when the modern Broadmarsh Shopping Centre was built. Thanks to local voluntary groups, the caves were saved and are now open to visitors. Also visit the Rock shop for fossils, rare stones, minerals and authentic sharks teeth. Previously voted Tour of the Year and Family Attraction of the Year. Visit City of Caves

Creswell Crags

Creswell Crags brings alive a landscape once filled with woolley mammoths, reindeer and bison. Explore the lifestyle of our early ancestors who camped in the caves, hunting tools and equipment made from stone, ivory and animal skins. Discover the art engravings on animal bone as well as the only Ice Age rock in Britain.   

If you're staying over in the city then check out our list of approved Nottingham hotels. Nottinghamshire and Sherwood Forest are great options for UK family holidays and our Robin Hood breaks website has everything you need. For that home away from home try our range of Nottingham bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) or our approved Nottingham holiday cottages.

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