Things to do in Nottingham: 5 unusual tours and experiences to book in Nottingham this Easter

It might feel like the Christmas holidays have only just passed, but thoughts are now turning to Easter. 

The Easter break falls relatively early this year, with schools in Nottingham breaking up on Thursday, March 28 ahead of Easter Sunday on March 31. 

When it comes to Easter activities, you’ll likely envisage things like egg hunts, markets and scenic walks amongst daffodils. 

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While the aforementioned activities are great ways to enjoy the spirit of Easter and the season of spring, they’re certainly not for everyone. 

If you’ve got some time off over Easter and are up for doing something a bit more unusual, the good news is that there’s plenty to get up to in Nottingham. 

We’ve picked out five interesting tours and experiences in and around Nottingham that you can enjoy over Easter. 

1. Take a tour of Mortimer’s Hole at Nottingham Castle 

Mortimer’s Hole, a 98-metre-long man-made tunnel, runs from Brewhouse Yard up to the castle terrace. 

Acting as a secret entrance to the castle, Mortimer’s Hole dates back almost seven centuries and involves a former Queen of England, her lover and her furious son. 

Thanks to a four-year restoration project, the tunnel was reopened to the public in 2022. 

Nottingham Castle runs daily tours of Mortimer’s Hole for just £5 per person. 

Tickets can be purchased here.

2. Discover the secrets of Wollaton Hall with a hidden history tour 

Taking in spaces such as the basement and Tudor kitchens, Wollaton Hall’s hidden history tours provide visitors with  a real sense of the hall’s 430-year history. 

The fascinating tours offer access to otherwise off-limits parts of the country house. 

Access to the hall and surrounding park is free, although tickets for the hidden history tours are priced at £12 for adults (under 16s go free). 

The tours run daily at 11am and 2pm, with tickets available from the hall’s shops and cafes. 

3. Follow in the footsteps of a Nottingham legend by attending a Robin Hood Town Tour

The multi award-winning Robin Hood Town Tour is the definitive way to learn all about the world famous legend and to find out the best that Nottingham has to offer. 

The tour takes in many of Nottingham’s key historic spots, including the Lace Market and Old County Gaol. 

As you visit places associated with Robin Hood, you will also see the town's key sites of interest and learn about its past, present and future.

The tour takes place at 2pm on Saturday, March 30 and can be booked here.

4. Experience the secrets of Nottingham’s two oldest pubs with the Original Nottingham Ghost Tour 

Ok, so this experience isn’t exactly your typical Easter activity, but if you’re up for something a bit different then why not give the Original Nottingham Ghost Tour a go!

Starting at the Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem and ending in the ancient caves below the Ye Olde Salutation Inn, the tour takes in two of the city’s most haunted pubs. 

The tour lasts roughly an hour-and-a-half and tickets are priced at £9. 

Tickets for the tour on Saturday, March 30 can be purchased here. 

5.  Tour the UK’s largest cave network with the City of Caves

 At The City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of this vast underground network. 

Enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.

The audio tour, which lasts around 45 minutes, will tell you about the caves’ former uses, including as air raid shelters during the Second World War. 

Tickets can be purchased here.