Discover Victorian Nottingham’s architecture on a guided tour. Uncover quirky stories, Gothic influences, and the legacy of Watson Fothergill.
- Watson Fothergill Head Office - View the exterior of one of Nottingham’s most unusual buildings and learn about its architecture and history.
- Nottingham - The walking tour covers Nottingham’s historic city centre including the Market Square, Lace Market and Castle Quarter.
- BOX Nottingham - The exterior of this building is well worth a look (you can come back later and look inside as it’s now a Sports Bar)
- Walking tour of Nottingham
- Explore architecture of Watson Fothergill
Why did the Victorians think a mortgage was like a monkey? How can one architect have two names on one building? What links one of Nottingham’s foremost Victorian architects with Mick Jagger and Thomas Hardy? All these and more questions will be answered on an entertaining and informative guided walk around the buildings of architect Watson Fothergill in Nottingham City Centre. Learn about the buildings of one of Nottingham’s most prominent Victorian architects, his signature style and the influence of the Gothic on the city’s buildings. A walk of approximately 3km (1.86 miles). There will be an opportunity for refreshments at the end of the walk.
Participants are asked to come prepared for appropriate weather eventualities and to wear footwear suitable for city walking. Meet outside Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row (next to Council House).
- Wheelchair and scooter users are welcome but please check with organiser as some steps involved at end of walk. Otherwise is on pavements and pedestrian streets.
- Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
- Please contact organiser if you wish to bring children under 16
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.