Nottingham Castle - Home of the Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival

Standing at the 11th century Norman castle thought to have been built by William the Conqueror in 1067, Nottingham Castle is an imposing building overlooking the city with a high vantage point.

Nottingham Castle is actually the 17th century castle built by Prince's first Duke of Newcastle and is sitting on top of the wealth man-made caves that are carved into the rocks below.

Many of the caves have origins in the Middle Ages, and there are regular tours of these caves interesting history.

tours can be very difficult because it has more than 300 steps. I cave and Castle Rock are ancient monument status, while Castle was classified as a Grade 1 listed building.

Although the castle is not the traditional design of the castle, the building is held in high regard and is visited by more than 280,000 people each year.

is an integral Castle Museum and Art galerija.Galerija combines fine art from local, national and internally known umjetnici.Muzej has a fine collection of glass, silver, decorative objects and artifacts sourced locally.

Nottingham Castle was built in history, thanks in large part the legend of Robin Hood. There are many variations on the story of Robin Hood with the most common belief is that the aristocratic birth and became an outlaw, as opposed to the evil reign of Prince John, while his brother, King Richard I, fought in the Crusades.

Nottingham Castle is home to the Sheriff of Nottingham who is reputed to be loyal to Prince Ivanu.Šerif the aim of usurping the throne from King Richard and Prince John to replace him time to raise their own status within the kingdom. Robin Hood fought for justice and kept the land in the bay until the return of King Richard.

The castle was kept alcoholic relationship over the years with the pub is carved into the walls where stoji.Pub called the trip to Jerusalem and Mecca for anyone visiting the castle or grad.Pub supposedly got its name because it was a stopping point for the Knights as they gathered before setting off for the Holy Land in the Crusades.

There is also a recently opened local brewery, which is called Castle Rock, again showing a link for local attractions.

In addition, a year is being held inside the castle walls and is widely known as one of the best and most atmospheric beer festivals in the UK.

Following the recent Ridley Scott movie about Robin Hood starring Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett, there is an extended exhibition at the castle is dedicated to film and znakova.Izložba shows the original costumes, props, memorabilia, weapons, and set pieces from the film.

The legend of Robin Hood was forever entwined with the majesty of Nottingham Castle and ancient medieval history in connection with this incredible landmark suburb.