Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

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).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the Tourism Centre, next to Patisserie Valerie, beside the Council House off the main Market Square.

End Point

End point

This tour ends at Fothergill''s a pub and restaurant close to Nottingham Castle, a short walk through town back to the starting point.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Watson Fothergill Head Office
View the exterior of one of Nottingham's most unusual buildings and learn about its architecture and history.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Nottingham
The walking tour covers Nottingham's historic city centre including the Market Square, Lace Market and Castle Quarter.
Duration: 5 mins
3. 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)
Duration: 5 mins
4. Fothergills
Another building by the architect Watson Fothergill, there is the option to go inside the pub and restaurant at the end of the walk.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Walking tour of Nottingham looking at the architecture of Watson Fothergill

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Supplied by Lucy Brouwer: Watson Fothergill Walk

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