11 Tours in Nottingham Worth Booking

1.A Story of Discovery, Education and Remembrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Spend two to five hours at Lincoln’s International Bomber Command Centre, exploring interactive galleries, the Orchestra of Voices, and the names of almost 58,000 people lost in World War II Bomber Command. Walk through the Peace Gardens, join a free memorial tour, enjoy the Hub Café, and take in city views from the 31.09-metre memorial.

“The free guided tour was great. The tour guide was really informative . Enjoyed our day 100% . we will be back in the summer .”

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2.Stamford Town Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14Best value

Walk Stamford with guides such as Nicola, Kiffy, Jim, or Bill, learning the town’s architectural and medieval story in a small group of up to 10. The route begins at Stamford Town Hall, visits Browne’s Hospital, Barn Hill, and the Eleanor Cross sculpture, then returns to the meeting point. Tours run in English and usually last about 90 minutes.

“What an amazing tour ! Our guide Nicky ( I think ) but the lady in pink was fantastic. So informative I don’t know how she kept so many interesting facts in her head! Her enthusiasm for and love of Stamford was infectious. I would thoroughly recommend.”

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3.Great British Classic Car Driving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74

Choose from 29 classic British cars from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, then drive around a private road network with an instructor. Your visit also includes the Great British Car Journey museum, free parking, a café voucher, and a souvenir photo. Guides such as Gwaine, Kath, and Andy C add useful stories and calm encouragement.

“What a brilliant, nostalgic experience, perfect for anyone who loves and appreciates motoring heritage and has fond memories of old classic cars! It was a privilege to drive these cars, especially the historic pre-war examples, all have their own soul, and the stories and secrets they must hold, from previous owners, family days out, conversations...loved it. The team made the day special. Our instructor, Gwayne, was knowledgeable and friendly, Helene checked us in and was so helpful, and Becki on the booking team was brilliant, she assisted from booking to the day itself, answered my inane questions and sorted the booking details out, and nothing was too much trouble. THANK…”

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4.Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Meet Sam or another English-speaking guide at 10:30am in Old Market Square for a 90-minute walk through Nottingham’s market squares, Lace Market, caves, historic churches, and Robin Hood landmarks. The route ends at Nottingham Castle and suits most participants, including visitors with service animals. Entry fees are not included.

“It was a lovely walk around Nottingham learning all about its best kept secrets. The guide was very informative and answered all my curiosities. Highly recommend!”

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5.DropWorks Rum Tour – Largest Premium Rum Distillery in Europe!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Spend an hour at DropWorks Rum Distillery near Worksop, where Darren welcomes you and Shaun explains how the rum is made. The tour stays inside the distillery and includes rum tasting. Groups are limited to 10, making it easier to ask questions. Children under 8 cannot attend, and anyone under 18 needs adult supervision.

“Darren was very welcoming when we arrived. He made my husband’s birthday treat very special from start to finish. He was very knowledgable when questions were asked. He made a very good happy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend that you should go and taste the rum. Shaun who makes the rum was charming sharing his knowledge of the rum making process.”

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6.Fox Encounter for 2 people and park entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Meet Ark Wildlife Park’s red foxes during a private 30-minute session for up to two people. You can give the foxes some fuss, hear interesting facts, and ask the keepers questions. Park entry is included, so you can visit the rest of the park during opening hours.

“To experience was amazing but DO NOT BOOK THROUGH VIATOR, they literally double the price from if you are doing it through the company. Other than that the staff are friendly and informative and the foxes are very cute.”

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7.Park Entry for a Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend one to seven hours at Ark Wildlife Park and Exotic Animal Sanctuary in the East Midlands. This mobile family ticket covers two adults and two children, with access to macaques, lemurs, meerkats, reptiles, farm animals, wildcats, indoor and outdoor play areas, and daily encounter shows at 11:30 and 2:30. Check opening days before you travel.

“It was a great day out and you were able to see the animals close up without massive crowds of people. Would definitely recommend . My grandsons are eleven and nine and they thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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8.Private Miniature Horse Walking near Lincoln

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Meet Stella and her Falabella miniature horses at Walcott near Lincoln. After a safety briefing, you can groom, practice leading, and walk your horse through the countryside, or spend the hour quietly grooming. You may also meet ponies, goats, chickens, and rescue dog Bessie. Children under 16 need an adult beside them when walking a horse.

“Family group, aged between 8 and 62 years. Therapeutic combing the horses. Very peaceful walking through the countryside leading a small horse. Event enjoyed by all.”

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9.Nottinghamshire to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Luxury Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Travel privately from Nottinghamshire to London Heathrow in an executive vehicle with WiFi, bottled water, air conditioning, and a professional driver. Aura Journeys provides driver details, email and SMS updates, traffic-aware routing, and flight monitoring for collections. Allow 2 to 4 hours, depending on traffic and pickup location.

“This really is the way to get to Heathrow if you can. We were picked up spot on time by a very friendly driver and a spotlessly clean Mercedes saloon. The journey was very smooth, the driver stopped when we needed to and his driving was exemplary. It really was a lovely journey to Heathrow, and we arrived rested and relaxed without any stress. Thank you so much.”

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10.Laser Clay Shooting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

At The Viking Games near Hereford, you’ll shoot airborne clays with infrared shotguns rather than live ammunition. Claire, Kevin, or another friendly instructor explains stance, aiming, and the scoring games during a one-hour session. Equipment, tea, and coffee are included, and the activity suits beginners, families, and mixed-age groups.

“Good welcome and orientation. Equipment was great and the structure of the session was varied. My daughter and I had a great time.”

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11.Stamford Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Spend 2 to 3 hours exploring Stamford with Stephen from Ye Olde England Tours. Walk through Town Meadows, medieval wall remains, churchyards, market squares, independent shops, and the historic George Hotel. This private tour begins at 10:00 am, returns to the meeting point, and suits groups wanting a flexible look at one of England’s finest old towns.

“Five of us had a morning tour with Stephen around beautiful Stamford, exploring some hidden gems of buildings and streets. Communication before the day was excellent, with Stephen providing valuable information including where to parRead more”

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