Jill Sparrow 9,568 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 That is extortionate! The last time I went was years ago when I took a party of schoolchildren who were attending a mediaeval history workshop. The tutor was very good but I was conscious that the surroundings were as far from mediaeval as you can get. Not terribly atmospheric. Richard Crookback was at Nottingham Castle when he received news that his only child, a son, had died. Would love to have seen it in those days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,345 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 There won't be any queues then! City Council cocks it up again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,278 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 More if you want to go down a hole once your in Cave Tours – Underground Adventure Adult/Concession: £5 Child (5-17): £4 Family (2+3): £14 Family (1+3): £9 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 At those prices it looks like I shall be relying on 40 yr old memories. Entrance to the British Museum is FREE, what does the castle have that warrants what could easily top £50 for a family? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ube 36 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Yep total rip off and to be honest it's an embarrassment to the city and its legend!! We had some American friends Come over and their reaction after a visit was "IS THAT IT????" if I could of dissappeared up me own arse I would have At least a walk down to the "Trip"made up for it especially after a few 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,782 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 All museums in Liverpool are free. Why not the same in Nottingham. Tourists bring lots of money to the city each year. Nottm city council don't need to rip anyone off. The slug & car parking do that already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,477 Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 9:02 AM, benjamin1945 said: ........so next time me and my my mate Harry Fewkes climbed up the rock.........lol Funny i mentioned my old mate yesterday.......bumped into his wife and Grandaughter having coffee in Bulwell this morning...and she reminded me its been 5 years since Harry passed......only seems like yesterday....knew him all my life...... Anyway went to kiss her and told her ''NO YOU GET TOO PASSIONATE'' AS I RECALL''......''But when Donna kicks me out i'm still moving in.'''.....lol..........even the Grandaughter laughed...lovely lady and great to see her........known her since Infant school........ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 791 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 My son did some filming here the other day at the grand reopening for a client. (He’s a professional videographer). He was quite impressed and it’s apparently nice as a tourist attraction. I have been a frequent visitor there for over 60 years. Taken on there by my mum in a pushchair, as a toddler and later walks around with my wife, son and a nice place to go with my grandchildren. A lifetime of visits. The grounds can now only be entered at the full entrance fee, no facility to just enter the grounds for a walk. Poor old Arthur Seaton will have to find a different venue to take Brenda or he’ll need more that £14 3 and tuppence a week. I won’t be going often. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,477 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I shan't be taking anymore Girlfriends ''UP THE CASTLE'' sad to say....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I fail to see what they have that's worth paying £14 to look at, I won't be going again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,345 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I can’t see there being many takers at those prices for what is basically a museum and not a proper castle. Another misjudgment by the incompetent City Council. At least it should keep the riff raff out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,337 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 I have never been of the ilk which goes looking for excuses to attack Local Govt. But NCC seem to invite it. Another case of failure to recognise an asset when it is staring the Council in the face. The castle is a draw in itself. The built in cafe and gift shop could be profitable... entrance fees to the grounds could be charged, but be reasonable and the whole city could benefit economically from visitors. But I too can't see there being many takers at those prices. So the cafe etc.. will lose.. as will the city in general. There is only one thing Nottm City Council do well..and that is.. running a bus service. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 791 Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Col. You can apparently access the gift shop and cafe without payment. I believe as these are now just behind the traditional Gateway entrance but beyond that is ticket only. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,337 Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Well letsav.. if that's true.. it's even more cynical. "Want to buy a souvenir of Nottm Castle? Be our guest! That'll be 'kerr-ching'" " What?.. You want to actually see the castle? (breath drawn through teeth..) Now that'll cost you!!" 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,358 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 I've always thought a model village including the castle as it was when in it's prime would make an interesting attraction. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,939 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 The NEP had a feature showing photos of how it looks after the re-fit. Most of it looks good, apart from a couple of bits of tacky Disneyworld. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/gallery/28-pictures-show-30m-transformation-5318459 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Is it me or are the café and picture boards totally out of keeping with the castle? The kids area is also totally out of sympathy with it's surroundings. The rest of the pics show (admittedly spaces still to be filled), little worth the admission price... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 The last time I was at the Castle was with Chris, to meet up with DJ and Chulla for a roam around, a much enjoyed experience and great company to be with. Being as my memory doesn't serve me well anymore, I can't be sure how many years have passed since our visit, or how much was the entrance fee. I did a bit of silent reminiscing that day with my memories of teenage visits to the Castle at the week ends, to do a bit of 'Ladding or Talent Spotting' 'I wonder if our paths crossed Benj, I'd like to think they did. Great to sit on the lawns in the sun with SueB. I will cherish my memories of life in Nottingham and those sunny Sat/Sundays.. Sadly, I don't see me going there again, but then again, I think we had the best times to visit the castle. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,477 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Our paths must of crossed Carnie.........perhaps i was with Brenda or even Shirley up the Castle........maybe you saw me laughing by the ''wishing well'' when my mate thru 'Half a Crown'' in and thought it was a 'Penny'' Stood in same place as Albert and Rachel up the Castle (in sat night/Sunday morning.)..when i was introducing 'Donna' to Nottingham......even fell down them Pub Stairs........and got beat up by two brothers of Christine's.......ruined me suit they did........used to love going up the Castle with a date on Thursday half day closing.........The much 'Maligned' ''Nottingham Castle'' holds so many memories for us true 'Nottinghamians'' all happy ones........... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 856 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: ...The much 'Maligned' ''Nottingham Castle'' holds so many memories for us true 'Nottinghamians'' all happy ones........... Needs repeating. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,263 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 I parked my battered old Anglia in that same spot Ben. When I were taking my disabled son for a visit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,337 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 4:08 PM, carni said: The last time I was at the Castle was with Chris, to meet up with DJ and Chulla for a roam around, a much enjoyed experience and great company to be with. Being as my memory doesn't serve me well anymore, I can't be sure how many years have passed since our visit, or how much was the entrance fee. I remember it well Chris. I spent a week 'house sitting' for my brother, and took the opportunity to do a lot of overdue stuff in Nottm. For example..I travelled the entire length of the Tram system..seeing parts of Nottingham I'd never seen before.. As to the castle. I was a bit late turning up that day and arrived at the castle all of a fluster. I asked the chap on the gate if he'd seen a party of old folks who looked a bit confused.. but he hadn't. The entrance fee was £5, but I was assured that would last me for six months... Such a benefit was, to me, about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.. but I paid up. As I recall, I encountered you and Chris, plus the late lamented Dave (Chulla) up on the Castle terrace. There is a series of pics on here somewhere that I took that day. It will be in 'members only' somewhere. We finished by going for a drink and a bite in a pub somewhere below the castle.. though I don't recall exactly which one. It was a nice day. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,876 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Would go to the castle with my friend Wendy every Sunday, cost to get to Slab Square on the 40/47 trolly bus about 1d then up to the castle, which was tanner/ 6d to get in. It would always backfire on Wendy and myself as it was not the castle we went to see, but to see what boys were about. Sat on the grass watching listning to top 40 on the trannie, for hours never did meet any one though. Back to the 40/47 bus stop then home. ps talking of the stars who played Robin Hood one name missed out was Richard Todd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 5 hours ago, DJ360 said: I asked the chap on the gate if he'd seen a party of old folks who looked a bit confused.. but he hadn't. Ha Ha Cheeky Devil..................True Though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,337 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Sorry if this has already been covered but .. Did anyone see an item on the BBC 'One Show' (which I normally ignore..) about ''Nottingham Catchfly?" It's a wildflower which was originally common around the Castle but had seemingly disappeared. Somebody had distributed seeds which locals grew, and the species is now being re-planted in 'the wild'. I'd never heard of the plant but I looked it up in my 'W Keble Martin's Concise British Flora' and it gets a mention. Latin Name 'Silene Nutans' It's not exactly an endangered species as it occurs in other areas, mostly in the South and East portion of Britain, as well as Nottinghamshire. Its other common name is 'Nodding Catchfly'. The 'Catchfly' bit comes from its habit of closing up at night which can catch unwary insects... or something... https://images.app.goo.gl/DDbyhL3AZno48pZj9 Better pic here: https://images.app.goo.gl/znjDQFYGxFh2R8Co8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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