--- title: "Free family trail that you don't want to miss!" date: 2026-06-10T00:00:00+01:00 author: "rhys@weareabstrakt.com" canonical_url: "https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/robin-hood-adventure-trail" section: News --- [IIN News](/news/) / [Promoted City](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/categories/promoted-city) # Free family trail that you don't want to miss! ![20250507 Robin Hood Trail Promo Ii N HIGH 00041](/uploads/generic/_1225x690_crop_center-center_none/2065/20250507-Robin-Hood-Trail-Promo-IiN-HIGH-00041.jpg) 🔎 Looking for a fun, free challenge that gets you exploring Nottingham in a whole new way? The Robin Hood Adventure Trail is back with a new activity – and it's perfect for families, adventurers, and city explorers of all ages! **Posted:** Jun 2026 --- #### **🏹 A free, family-friendly trail across Nottingham city centre** Uh-oh — the sneaky *Sheriff of Nottingham* is causing trouble again! He’s hidden letters all around the city centre, and only the cleverest of clue-hunters can help Robin Hood track down his missing treasure. 11 legendary characters are waiting to be found – each one holding a secret letter. Spot them all, crack the code, and reveal where the treasure’s been stashed. Ready to join the quest? ## The challenge is simple: 🗺️ Grab a free map from any of the participating venues listed below, including **Nottingham Castle**, **Nottingham Contemporary**, and **Nottingham Central Library**, or **[download it here](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/qjsm7swb/production/4925e5b19010d63cceaf950bf827bd3c0660cd73.pdf)** and print it off at home. 👣 Visit each marked venue on the map to find the hidden characters 🔠 Each character will give you a letter - collect all the letters and solve the mystery location 🎯 Once you've found all 11 characters and cracked the code, head to Nottingham Castle to claim your reward! 🏁 Take your time with the trail — there’s no rush to finish it all in one go! Feel free to do it bit by bit, ticking off a few characters on each outing. You can start wherever you like, just make sure you find them all along the way! ## 📍 Featured locations: - **Broadway Cinema** - **Motorpoint Arena** - **National Justice Museum** - **Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street** - **Nottingham Castle** - **Nottingham Central Library** - **Nottingham Contemporary** - **Nottingham Playhouse** - **Royal Concert Hall** - **Theatre Royal** - **The City of Caves** Look out for Robin’s legendary allies — like *Maid Marian and Little John* — and keep your eyes peeled for troublemakers like the *Sheriff and Prince John!* ## 🎉 More than just a trail: While you're out and about, enjoy creative activities and family-friendly events at venues along the way. There’s plenty to do, see along the way - check out our blog [here.](/news/family-fun-along-the-robin-hood-adventure-trail/) Need a break? Nottingham has loads of [kid-friendly cafés and restaurants, ](/news/family-friendly-restaurants-in-nottingham/)many offering great school holiday deals on meals. ## 🚍 Getting here: Plan your journey with great value group travel options - - [NCT Grouprider:](https://www.nctx.co.uk/grouprider) Up to 5 people for £9 (at least 1 adult), all-day travel in the City Zone. £13 for unlimited all-day travel across all NCT services in the City Zone and Outer Zone. - [NET Group Ticket](https://www.thetram.net/tickets/one-off-tickets): Unlimited travel on one day for 1 or 2 adults and up to 3 children for £10 (valid weekends, school holidays & weekdays after 4pm). You can buy tickets through the NETGO! app or by using the ticket vending machines at any stop. ## 📲 Download the It’s in Nottingham app The It’s in Nottingham app is packed with everything you need to make the most of your visit, including shops, restaurants, events, and built-in Google Maps. Whether you're exploring for the first time or rediscovering the city, the app makes it easy and fun. 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