City of Caves
City of Caves is a national museum & exhibition in Nottinghamshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £10 · Child £8 · Family £32 Estimated advance online pricing (2025/26 levels); verify on the official site before booking. |
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| Best time to go | Wet days. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast. |
| Best ages | Most suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children |
| If it rains | Mostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest |
| Money saver | Many are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day. |
| Top tips | Tour of the man-made caves under Nottingham. |
| What to pack | Snacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes |
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Nearby days out
- National Justice Museum under 1 mile · National Museum & Exhibition
- Nottingham Castle under 1 mile · Castle & Historic Landmark
- National Ice Centre, Nottingham under 1 mile · Play & Activity Centre
- Green's Windmill under 1 mile · National Museum & Exhibition
- Colwick Country Park 2 miles · Garden, Park & Outdoor
- Wollaton Hall and Deer Park 3 miles · Castle & Historic Landmark