Explore, Discover & Enjoy Nottingham — Your Way! Looking for a fun, affordable adventure that works for all ages, any weather, and every kind of explorer? Whether you're flying solo, planning a date, wrangling the kids, or out with friends, Curious About Nottingham is your perfect excuse to get outside and uncover the city’s secrets — with a twist! These two self-guided heritage walks come with an optional treasure hunt theme, turning your stroll into a playful quest through Nottingham’s iconic sights and hidden gems. No tour guides, no time limits — just you, your curiosity, and a city full of surprises. What You’ll Get: - Clear, easy-to-follow maps and directions - Clues to solve (with answers tucked in the back!) - Fascinating facts about Nottingham’s history and the people who shaped it - Fun suggestions for things to see and do along the way - Available as a printed booklet (we post it to you) or instant download (use on up to 3 devices or print at home) - One purchase is enough for up to four people to enjoy — ideal for couples, families, or small groups! Nottingham, once the world's leading lace maker, is perhaps most famous for Robin Hood, who's been played by Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn, Sean Connery and John Cleese - and there's still a real-life Sheriff of Nottingham. HP Sauce was invented by a Nottingham grocer, but he sold the recipe for £150 to settle a debt. Notts County is the world's oldest professional football club. Jesse Boot founded Boots the Chemist in Nottingham in 1877, and 10 years later the city gave birth to Raleigh Cycles. The Walks: 1. Canal to Market Square - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms From the leisurely Nottingham Canal with its colourful barges, you quickly ascend the hill which leads to Nottingham’s infamous castle. Pass a former hospital and the leafy Playhouse, before descending to the depths of a darkened tunnel! Now it’s past a cathedral and a host of restaurants, before arriving at the splendour of Nottingham’s vast and vibrant Market Square! 2. Market Square to Lace Market - 1 mile / 1.6 kms From the splendid Exchange Arcade this walk takes you past ornate architecture, some designed by the famous Watson Fothergill. See where Boots the Chemist was started, then enter the Lace Market district with its inspiring buildings and unusual thoroughfares. Lastly there’s a former court and gaol where prisoners were hung, before finishing at Weekday Cross, a place of ancient markets. Both walks are wheelchair and buggy accessible, but minor diversions may be needed. So grab your walking shoes, your sense of adventure, and maybe a brolly — and let Nottingham surprise you. No bookings. No pressure. Just pure, pocket-friendly fun. Ready to explore? Let curiosity lead the way!