Free family trail that you don't want to miss!

🏹 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 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.

Need a break? Nottingham has loads of kid-friendly cafés and restaurants, many offering great school holiday deals on meals.

🚍 Getting here:

Plan your journey with great value group travel options -

• NCT 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: 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.

Download the app for free on Apple or Android.

📸 Get social

Don’t forget to tag us in your adventure photos!
@itsinnottingham | #RobinHoodNottingham