Annual tickets at city landmark to increase

More than 200,000 people have visited Nottingham Castle since it reopened in June 2023

The price of an annual pass ticket to one of Nottingham's city landmarks will be increased.

During a city council meeting, it was confirmed the year-long pass to access Nottingham Castle would go up from £12 to £15 in April.

The authority brought the site back under its control last year following the collapse of Nottingham Castle Trust in November 2022.

Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis, the portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said the body was being "financially responsible" by increasing the price.

Those aged 15 and under can access Nottingham Castle for free

The body set a target of welcoming 200,000 visitors within a year, which it hit three months earlier than planned, but said the price of an annual ticket still needed to increase to ensure the attraction remains sustainable, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

Under the new plans, those aged 15 and under still can enter for free.

The decision comes after the authority effectively declared bankruptcy in November 2023, by issuing a section 114 notice.

It has since approved sweeping cuts to services and more than 500 jobs amid significant financial pressures.

Commissioners were appointed to help run the council at the end of February.

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