Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
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About the Activity
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).2 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Walking tour of Nottingham looking at the architecture of Watson Fothergill
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Watson Fothergill Head Office
15-17 George St, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 3BHView the exterior of one of Nottingham's most unusual buildings and learn about its architecture and history. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Nottingham
Nottingham, United KingdomThe walking tour covers Nottingham's historic city centre including the Market Square, Lace Market and Castle Quarter. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
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)5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Another building by the architect Watson Fothergill, there is the option to go inside the pub and restaurant at the end of the walk. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet outside the Tourism Centre, next to Patisserie Valerie, beside the Council House off the main Market Square. View Location
End point
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This tour ends at Fothergill''s a pub and restaurant close to Nottingham Castle, a short walk through town back to the starting point.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketShow tickets to the guide (Lucy) on arrival at meeting point.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
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No reviews found!Operated by Lucy Brouwer: Watson Fothergill WalkCreated on 14 Feb 2020Created on 09 Sep 2024
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