City of Caves, Nottingham

We are pleased to announce that the City of Caves will be open tomorrow as usual.

We look forward to welcoming you back!

Due to a technical issue, The City of Caves is closed until further notice.

Customers are being notified, and we will update our website and social media as soon as we can reopen.

Looking to book your tickets to visit the City of Caves during half term?

From 10:30am - 4pm on Monday 16 and Friday 20, there will be an additional workshop within the Caves: Archaeological Planning at The City of Caves, which is accessible via a paid ticket.

Before you resurface and end your tour, find out how archaeologists plan archaeological sites, including the City of Caves. Have a go at recording the old Cellar from the Sam Hancock pub using archaeological methods. You can even take your plan home.

Paid: Included with a City of Caves ticket during the tour

Book your ticket for The City of Caves today to take part in the workshop: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves

Looking for free things to do this half term?

We have a selection of fun activities for the February half-term, running from Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026, at various times throughout the day at The City of Caves and The National Justice Museum.

Monday 16 February: (10:30am - 4pm) Archaeological Finds at The City of Caves (Does not include entry). Come and try your hand at recording archaeological finds on the ramp into the City of Caves.

Tuesday 17 February: A Clue as to You Workshop (10am - 12pm) and Nature's Mark: Printing Through Time (1:30pm - 3:30pm). These workshops are free in the Transformers Room at the National Justice Museum, but booking is required.

Wednesday 18 February: (10:30am - 4pm) Forensic Techniques: Fingerprinting in the Transformers room at the National Justice Museum.

Thursday 19 February: Nature's Mark: Printing Through Time (10am - 12pm) and A Clue as to You Workshop (1:30am - 3:30pm). These workshops are free in the Transformers Room at the National Justice Museum, but booking is required.

Friday 20 February: (10:30am - 4pm) Archaeological Finds at The City of Caves (Does not include entry). Come and try your hand at recording archaeological finds on the ramp into the City of Caves.

More information about each event is available on our website: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/events/february-half-term

Are you looking to visit the City of Caves during the February half-term?

From 10:30am - 4pm on Monday 16 and Friday 20, there will be an additional workshop within the Caves: Archaeological Planning at The City of Caves, which is accessible via a paid ticket.

Before you resurface and end your tour, find out how archaeologists plan archaeological sites, including the City of Caves.

Have a go at recording the old Cellar from the Sam Hancock pub using archaeological methods. You can even take your plan home with you.

Paid: Included with a City of Caves ticket

Book your ticket for The City of Caves today to take part in the workshop: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves

*UPDATE* We are now open as usual.

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Due to a technical issue, the City of Caves is closed this morning. All pre-booked customers have been notified, and we will update this page when the issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

Merry Christmas from everyone here at The City of Caves. We hope you have a wonderful time! 🎄

❄ Winter Opening Times ❄

We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day.

Seeking new and unusual gift ideas?

Why not head to our National Justice Museum or City of Caves shop for stylish and unique, beautifully crafted gifts for everyone on your list this Christmas?

You might find the perfect thing!

Please be aware that the City of Caves will be closed from Monday 24 - Wednesday 26 November 2025 for a private event. We will be open as normal up until Sunday 23 November, and again from Thursday 27 November.

The staff at the National Justice Museum and The City of Caves are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our team, Naomi Claydon.

If you visited the Caves this year, you would likely have been greeted by Naomi at reception. She was a kind, warm, and welcoming person with a wonderfully generous spirit. She will be greatly missed both as a colleague and friend.

On the afternoon of Thursday 20 November, many of our staff will be gathering privately to remember her. We appreciate your support, as we may have fewer staff in the building, and ask for your kindness and patience with those who are working who may be grieving.