@@joanneouchterlonie8166 definitely. I think also that if you see the castle from certain views it looks more like a museum from 1800s rather than a castle. You have your next castle visit planned?
Not one that can be wholly laid at Cromwell’s feet, he was surprisingly reluctant to approve the request to demolish the castle, which must be a first! We have many castle visits planned 😄
Loved it guys. The tunnels are fantastic and the location on the rock is cool. Can see what it was chosen as easier to defend maybe. Great tour as always big like from me. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
This castle looks even better than the one in the 1939 classic film “The Adventures of Robin Hood”. I can totally see Guy de Guiseborn (the evil Sheriff of Nottingham played by Basil Rathbone) having the all important sword fight with Robin Hood (Errol Flynn) in this castle!
I'm writing a story that covers Robin Hood loosely and this was a spectacular look inside the castle. Is there any official map available for the sandstone caves that could be used for turn by turn directions to and from the castle?
I think Nottingham City council have maps available, but a lot of the caves are still unmapped as there are so many blocked off entrances etc. There are some 3D reconstructions available online for the caves underneath the castle. And if memory serves, there are some RUclips videos of drone flights through some of the tunnels that would give turn by turn directions. But I think (although I might be wrong!) that Mortimer's Hole is the only current tunnel that gives access to and from the castle - Jo
If you are moved to visit Nottingham Castle after seeing this, make sure that it is open. It was closed mid-November 2022 after the trust running it went into administration after the predicted visitor numbers failed to materialise. You should search this out: "Statement from Nottingham City Council on Nottingham Castle Trust"
As someone who was born in Sherwood I love the castle , however , after living for thirty years in South Wales my three Welsh children never let me forget the twenty plus Welsh boys that Prince John had hanged from the castle walls as a warning to the Welsh that were making raids on England .
It is, in a renovated ducal mansion. There are still traces of the medieval castle though. There are remains of Henry II's stone keep in one of the caves and the base of the gatehouse is still medieval, as are significant parts of the curtain wall
@@govisitcastles I believe there is a Bylaw in Nottingham that states that any building on top of that cliff must be called Nottingham Castle. Even a garden shed!
I'm from Nottingham, and we used to go with parents and grandparents regularly, fascinating place with thousands of exhibits and always something new that you hadn't noticed on previous visits. Visited back and decided to take my stepson after extolling the virtues and how much he would enjoy it!. I ended up extremely embarrassed! It is now just a signposted woke walk following a path and with exhibits that follow the current woke agenda. Hugely disappointing and a tremendous waste of money. Go to Wollaton Park instead!
Thanks for the comment Dave - I think at many points in history, one could apply woke especially to pertinent events such as slighting of castles, or something massive like the reformation in Henry VIII's reign. Which is why our focus is on castles' illustrious history and by doing this, keeping the historical elements memories alive.
The so called caves were actually part of a hydro power system and so was the so called 'Castle' which was a turbine building. The River Trent used to actually run much closer to the castle before the marina was built and Nottinghamshire sits on top of a huge underground aquifer.. PS: Robin hood never existed and it's NOT even a CASTLE.
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Awesome
I was a Nurse in the the old General, 2 hundred yds away from the " Castle ". Loved the City & it's history.❤
Nice history lesson for me. Some very historical and important events here that i didn't know. Glad you were given access to the tunnels.
I think the castle is often overshadowed by Robin Hood, easy to miss just how much went on here!
@@joanneouchterlonie8166 definitely. I think also that if you see the castle from certain views it looks more like a museum from 1800s rather than a castle. You have your next castle visit planned?
Not one that can be wholly laid at Cromwell’s feet, he was surprisingly reluctant to approve the request to demolish the castle, which must be a first! We have many castle visits planned 😄
Love this castle, very interesting history, looking forward to more, thanks guys!
Thank you Lori
Amazing!!!
Not a huge amount of the original castle left but an interesting place to visit.Lots of history and another great video.
Loved it guys. The tunnels are fantastic and the location on the rock is cool. Can see what it was chosen as easier to defend maybe. Great tour as always big like from me. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Cheers Watto!
Yeah the location on the rock is cool
Cool vlog 😊
This castle looks even better than the one in the 1939 classic film “The Adventures of Robin Hood”. I can totally see Guy de Guiseborn (the evil Sheriff of Nottingham played by Basil Rathbone) having the all important sword fight with Robin Hood (Errol Flynn) in this castle!
I think all of that film was shot entirely in the USA, and Basil Rathbone definitely didn't have the Nottingham accent :D
Great video guys!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a real nice place to be ❤❤❤
PARABENS PELOS VIDEOS. UM GRANDE ABRAÇO DO BRASIL
Obrigado!
Been a part of my life since i was small
Is "The tales of Robin Hood on Maid Marion way still going? A must see for any visitors.
It isn't, it closed many years ago. Was a fantastic place!
I'm writing a story that covers Robin Hood loosely and this was a spectacular look inside the castle. Is there any official map available for the sandstone caves that could be used for turn by turn directions to and from the castle?
I think Nottingham City council have maps available, but a lot of the caves are still unmapped as there are so many blocked off entrances etc. There are some 3D reconstructions available online for the caves underneath the castle. And if memory serves, there are some RUclips videos of drone flights through some of the tunnels that would give turn by turn directions. But I think (although I might be wrong!) that Mortimer's Hole is the only current tunnel that gives access to and from the castle - Jo
If you are moved to visit Nottingham Castle after seeing this, make sure that it is open. It was closed mid-November 2022 after the trust running it went into administration after the predicted visitor numbers failed to materialise.
You should search this out: "Statement from Nottingham City Council on Nottingham Castle Trust"
Here's hoping the council will soon have it open again
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As someone who was born in Sherwood I love the castle , however , after living for thirty years in South Wales my three Welsh children never let me forget the twenty plus Welsh boys that Prince John had hanged from the castle walls as a warning to the Welsh that were making raids on England .
As we said, Prince John was behaving very badly!
I believe it's more a museum now than a castle
It is, in a renovated ducal mansion. There are still traces of the medieval castle though. There are remains of Henry II's stone keep in one of the caves and the base of the gatehouse is still medieval, as are significant parts of the curtain wall
@@govisitcastles I believe there is a Bylaw in Nottingham that states that any building on top of that cliff must be called Nottingham Castle. Even a garden shed!
NO FLAG NO CASTLE
I'm from Nottingham, and we used to go with parents and grandparents regularly, fascinating place with thousands of exhibits and always something new that you hadn't noticed on previous visits. Visited back and decided to take my stepson after extolling the virtues and how much he would enjoy it!.
I ended up extremely embarrassed! It is now just a signposted woke walk following a path and with exhibits that follow the current woke agenda. Hugely disappointing and a tremendous waste of money.
Go to Wollaton Park instead!
Thanks for the comment Dave - I think at many points in history, one could apply woke especially to pertinent events such as slighting of castles, or something massive like the reformation in Henry VIII's reign. Which is why our focus is on castles' illustrious history and by doing this, keeping the historical elements memories alive.
Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Did Robin Hood really exist, or is he a legend?
He really was a person yes
Robin was a Yorkshire man 😋😋😋
No Yorkshire man would give anything away
@@dshar9351 No he stole from the rich and gave to the poor, He was poor😂😂
The so called caves were actually part of a hydro power system and so was the so called 'Castle' which was a turbine building.
The River Trent used to actually run much closer to the castle before the marina was built and Nottinghamshire sits on top of
a huge underground aquifer..
PS: Robin hood never existed and it's NOT even a CASTLE.