Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Nottingham
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  • 2 hours
  • Nottingham
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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).

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

Stop At: BOX Nottingham, Thurland St, Nottingham NG1 3DR, UK

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 minutes

Stop At: Fothergills, 5-7 Castle Rd, Nottingham NG1 6AA, UK

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 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Walking tour of Nottingham looking at the architecture of Watson Fothergill

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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
    • 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

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Nottingham Tourism Centre, 1 - 4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY, UK


    Return Details

    Fothergills, 5-7 Castle Rd, Nottingham NG1 6AA, UK

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    YorkshireTeaTours

    14 Apr, 2024

    This is the second tour we've done with Lucy, and this one was equally as good as the first. Just the right amount of information with added humour around an area that, although I've lived in Nottingham most of my life, I hadn't really explored before. Lucy is very knowledgeable and informative. Can't wait to be able to do the T.C. Hine walk!

    sharonbA2450TT

    23 Feb, 2024

    Wow! What a fantastic tour. Lucy was brilliant. Her knowledge and passion about architecture shine through and the information she gives you on the tour is very interesting with a dash of humour thrown in.

    Wim V

    18 Feb, 2024

    Enjoyed Lucy's guided walk of Fothergill's Nottingham very much. She's very knowledgeable and a great story-teller.

    Camper15712874038

    18 Feb, 2024

    Booked a private tour with friends from Nottingham. It made a lovely change to do something different on a Sunday. I've always had a fascination with old building and their story and Lucy told it so well. Love looking up and imagining what the building was used for. Great to find out more about Watson Fothergill and his character. Highly recommend day out, and topped off with a fantastic Sunday lunch to finish the day off at Fothergills 👍👍 👍👍👍

    666chrissiev

    18 Feb, 2024

    Really enjoyed this walk, led by our fun and unflappable guide Lucy. A good reminder to Look Up when you are out and about in the city!

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    Fantastic tour

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    Look up and touch the buildings 😀

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    Brilliant Walk

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    A beautiful and eye-opening walk through the architecture of Nottingham.

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    Very engaging and informative

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    Go on a Watson Fothergill Walk - its fantastic!

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    Who gives a monkey?!

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    Go on a Watson Fothergill Walk: This woman rocks.

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    A great tour guide with an entertaining history of the city's architecture. Great for locals and visitors alike. Ends with drink

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    Great tour with a great guide.

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    Informative and inspiring

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