Natural landmarks · East Midlands
City of Caves
In or near Burton Joyce.
City of Caves — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
City of Caves is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The City of Caves in Nottingham offers visitors a chance to explore the largest publicly accessible section of the extensive underground cave network beneath the city. Guests can learn about the historical significance of these caves, including their use during World War II and as a medieval tannery.
Place summary
The City of Caves is an underground network located in the East Midlands, specifically within Nottingham. This unique site showcases a series of caves carved into the sandstone, reflecting the region's history and geology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9503, -1.1460
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 1HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Phone
- 0115 988 1955
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6301287041 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is City of Caves?
- City of Caves is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 1HF), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is City of Caves?
- City of Caves — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to City of Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 1HF.
- Is City of Caves free to visit?
- Yes, City of Caves is free to enter.
- How do I get to City of Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 1HF.