Nottingham Castle opening date confirmed as challenging £30m makeover nears end
It will open this summer
09:20, 19 APR 2021
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Nottingham Castle will reopen to the public during the summer, it can now be revealed.
The Nottingham Castle Trust says the castle doors will open from June 21 this year, following a couple of delays.
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The Ducal Palace now houses a museum and a gallery for remarkable artwork (Image: Nottingham Post)
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Now is the opportunity to redefine what the city centre looks like and what it is offering , said Sara Blair-Manning, the chief executive of the Nottingham Castle Trust, standing atop the Ducal Palace terrace as the city sprawled out in front of her.
Nottingham Castle to reopen after three-year £30m refit
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Nottingham Castle is set to reopen on 21 June after three years.
The landmark closed its doors in 2018, with funding for the £30m development provided by the Arts Council England, D2N2, National Heritage Lottery Fund and Nottingham City Council.
Attractions telling the story of Robin Hood will be among the new features.
Sara Blair-Manning, chief executive of Nottingham Castle Trust, said: This is a highly-anticipated moment for fans of the Robin Hood legend.
Nottingham Castle has had a tumultuous history, with the previous version torn down following the English Civil War in the 17th Century.
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Funding to support Nottingham’s cultural recovery with digital aid
A £1.6 million project has been launched to support the recovery of Nottingham’s cultural sector with the development of new immersive technology and techniques to help businesses attract audiences and customers.
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are leading the Experiential and Digital Diversification: Nottingham (LEADD:NG) project which aims to provide SME’s with a range of digital products and experiences using immersive technologies and techniques that will allow them to maximise potential and profit in a post-pandemic.
The University of Nottingham will be supported by Nottingham Trent University and will be working with local partners including: Broadway Cinema, Creative Quarter, Nottingham Castle Trust and Nottingham City Council.
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