Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
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 for an 10am start outside Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row (next to Council House).
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Rose Of England, 36 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3GY England
As part of the architectural walking tour, look at the exterior of the building and learn about its history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Watson Fothergill Head Office, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BH England
View the exterior of one of Nottingham's most unusual buildings and learn about its architecture and history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
The walking tour covers Nottingham's historic city centre including the Market Square, Lace Market and Castle Quarter.
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
- Walking tour of Nottingham looking at the architecture of Watson Fothergill
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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