Nottingham Castle Reviews Summary

Adventure Playground

Pros:

• "It is a brilliant facility and great fun for children!"
• "The adventure play ground looks interesting and is suitable for children up to the age of 12."
• "The outdoor play area is really well done and if you’re lucky the views from there are stunning."
• "There's a more formal art gallery and currently an exhibition about people moving to Nottingham from the Caribbean and their heritage."

Cons:

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Value for Money

Pros:

• "Ticket prices are now very reasonable - especially compared to what they used to be before I re-opened."
• "Kids under 15 go free and we only paid £12 per adult for unlimited access for a year."
• "£1 entry was good which included free entry to the castle/ gallery & markets with live entertainment."
• "£12 per adult, and you then have 12 months free admission."

Cons:

• "I was disappointed by how expensive everything was I would have been more inclined to buy something if the price was more fair."
• "The ticket price is high compared to what is inside and what you are going to do."
• "Sorry but saying “pay £12 and you can visit the castle for a year anytime” is a rip off."
• "£17 each for the entry and cave tour. Was not left disappointed by the experience."

Interactive Experiences

Pros:

• "Awesome interactive and family friendly art gallery and museum with fun activities for kids and adults!"
• "Lots of interactive displays, with the archery and quarter staff being very popular."
• "Some good interactive boards, virtual archery and virtual combat, all good fun."
• "Lots of interactive games dressing up for the kids, one of the best play grounds I've seen in ages."

Cons:

• "Way too much focus on video and interactive stuff. Completely barren of any real exhibits."
• "The entire castle was destroyed in the 1600s and looks completely modern inside."
• "It was great to chat with local historian David Young today on my visit. It's so important to have historians on hand."
• "If you're a tourist looking for a castle experience, this is not for you."

Cafe and Food Options

Pros:

• "It also has a nice cafe on site which is great for adults looking for some respite!"
• "The coffee was good from the cafe in the castle that sells a selection of light meals and cakes etc."
• "We also ate in the café; prices were reasonable, and service was very good."
• "Lunch in the terrace cafe was superb. An excellent food offering and great views across the south and west of the city."

Cons:

• "No artifacts, No attention to detail interiors, the restaurant inside sucks big time as they just serve hot chocolate and cookies."
• "The cafe inside, overpriced but nice to sit on the balcony and a sunny day."
• "The rest, is basically an art exhibition. Not what I want from a CASTLE."
• "We had a sausage cob there. It was great tasting & good value. They try to use local outlets to source their food in the cafe - brill!"

Castle and Museum Exhibits

Pros:

• "Packed full of art and artefacts the castle has plenty to see and do."
• "Great attraction for both children and adults. Lovely exhibitions on display, with plenty to see."
• "The very friendly staff were welcoming and very knowledgeable. The interactive opportunities delighted my 10 year old grandson and were fun for us too."
• "The gallery upstairs was the best part. Very informative and a good collection of pieces."

Cons:

• "Some galleries are alright, but it is not a museum and a full tour can be done in an hour."
• "The inside of the Castle has completely lost its charm as a castle."
• "Not much more to it, I was hoping for a bit more history."
• "The activities on offer were of high quality; however I did expect it to be more on the history of the castle instead of being part cafe; part art gallery, and part museum."