Visitors to some of Nottingham’s most popular heritage attractions will face higher entry costs from this week, as new pricing comes into effect under Nottingham City Council’s latest budget. Admission prices at Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey have increased from £15 to £18 for adults, with the changes reflected on the venues’ websites from Monday, April 27.
As before, tickets will continue to offer year-round access to the individual attraction purchased. Entry remains free for children under 15, with up to three children permitted per paying adult.
The price rise was first outlined in October 2025 when the council set out its budget plans. Alongside the increase, a new combined annual ticket priced at £144 has been introduced, granting two adults access to all three sites for a year, as well as free parking at Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey.
Despite the higher fees, the council says Nottingham’s attractions remain competitively priced compared with similar sites in neighbouring areas.
A family of four can visit Nottingham Castle for £36 under the new pricing structure, around £10 less than the cost of entry to Lincoln Castle.
The pricing update comes as Nottingham Castle continues to rebuild its visitor base following its reopening in summer 2023. The site had previously been closed after the trust operating it collapsed, but the council confirmed in March 2024 that it had exceeded its target of 200,000 visitors three months ahead of schedule.
Meanwhile, Newstead Abbey—the former home of Lord Byron—is set to benefit from £1.5 million in government funding for essential roof and drainage repairs, aimed at addressing persistent leaks and preserving the historic property.
The council says the changes are part of broader efforts to maintain and invest in Nottingham’s cultural and heritage assets while balancing financial pressures.