The Nottingham Experience was founded in 1989 and its main aim has always been to ensure guests coming to Nottingham have a memorable time whilst here in our beautiful city and surrounding countryside by providing a unique 'Red Carpet' service to visitors whether on their own or in large groups or as corporate guests.
Nottingham lies in the very heart of England and has the depth of history, excellent amenities and leisure facilities to compete with any city in the country, and, with our help, you will have one of the best and most memorable times of your life.
Over 200,000 guests from virtually every country in the world have now used our services as well as many world famous companies, organisations and dignitaries. Our attention to detail, high standards of personal service and the commitment to provide every customer with complete satisfaction has received nothing but the highest of praisE. We provide excellent guides and transport on every tour and specialise on looking after guests from abroad.
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Winner of the BBc 'Ambassador to Nottingham' Award 2007/8
Winner of the Nottinghamshire STARS Award for 'Best Ambassador to the industry 2008/9'
Mobile Tours (5% discount)
Various tours (discounts apply)
Free Historic Walking Tour
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Mobile Tours (5% discount)
The Nottinghamshire Experience is pleased to offer the following tours. All tours are accompanied by an experienced local Guide (prices dependant on dates and group size. 5% Things to do discount applies to any group).
The Royal Tour of Nottingham
The Robin Hood Tour
The Sheriff’s Tour
The Lace and Legend Tour
Sherwood Forest and The Major Oak Tour
The Byron Tour & Newstead Abbey
The Sportsman’s Tour Including Trent Bridge and The City Ground
(For private parties only of any size and from any nationality).
(For private parties only, of any size and from any nationality).
FULL-DAY MOBILE TOURS
Cambridge - Chatsworth House - Hadden Hall - Harwick Hall - Leicestershire - Lincoln
London - Mystery Tours - Oxford - Stamford
Stratford-upon-Avon - The Derbyshire Dales
Warwick Castle - York
(For private parties only, of any size and from any nationality).
Please contact The Nottinghamshire Experience to make an enquiry. Whenever possible, please establish dates, times, requirements and size of party before contacting us.
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Current reviews for The Nottingham Experience
Review title : The Nooks and Crannies of Nottingham Walking Tour , added by : Mark (26/03/2013)
Event reviewed : Various tours (discounts apply)
"Excellent evening - after a long day with my team in a meeting room in Nottingham we all enjoyed the guided tour by Chris Slade. His knowledge of Nottingham was first class, his charisma and prescence invigorating, as was the cold evening air of the city! (not Chris's fault!). Chris gave us a very insightful walk around key parts of Nottingham that we would never have dared explore and find ourselves. His knowledge, insight, inspiration and humour kept us all going. Thanks Chris, we feel very lucky to have found you for our guided tour and really enjoyed our evening. Definately recommend you to others. Mark (team from LCD). "
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Review title : Excellent Tour, added by : Julie (17/10/2012)
Event reviewed : General venue review
"I organised a walking tour for 18 people, including Finnish visitors. Although I was unable to attend the event myself, I have received great feedback. Everyone found the tour extremely interesting and Chris is a fountain of knowledge about the area. A great time was had by all and I would thoroughly recommend the tour."
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Review title : Just excellent....., added by : Matthew (07/09/2012)
Event reviewed : Various tours (discounts apply)
"A friend and I went on a Derbyshire Dales tour and a Nottinghamshire tour recently and we thought it was great. The tour guide was really friendly and informative and both tours covered a large area. We went to several places in a car which was very comfy and spacious. We'll definately use The Nottinghamshire Experience next time. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!"
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Review title : MOBILE TOUR OF NOTTINGHAM, added by : Unknown user (19/07/2012)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"Our American visitors very much enjoyed hearing all about the history of Nottingham. Your warm and friendly attitude Chris made the tour very interesting and welcoming to our guests. Many thanks once again. "
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Review title : Walking tour in Nottingham, added by : Anssi (29/06/2012)
Event reviewed : General venue review
"Fantastic walking tour, thanks Chris! I had visitors from Finland and all 20 of them really enjoyed this 2 hrs walking tour around Nottingham city centre. From foreigners point of view I have to mention that Chris speaks really clearly and his pronounciation is easy to understand, even if your english skills are a bit limited.
I really can recommend Chris! Especially if you need something to do with a group of foreigners, this is lovely way to spend a couple of hours and learn something about Nottingham history.
Thank you!!!"
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Review title : The Highlight of Our Trip, added by : Benjamin (02/06/2012)
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"Chris was great. My wife and I rode the train up from London and spent about half a day seeing Nottingham and Sherwood Forest. As a big Robin Hood fan, this visit was the highlight of our vacation to the UK for me. Chris was very helpful/knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed ourselves."
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Review title : Great Tour in and Around Nottingham!, added by : Leslie (09/02/2012)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"We were in Nottingham for a conference and only had Saturday morning free for touring. We specifically wanted to go to Hodsock Priory (outside of the City) to see their gardens, and then try to fit in as much as possible of Nottingham. Chris did it, with style! We had a wonderful trip out to the Priory, with Chris giving us historic and local details along the way. Of course, the snowdrops at the Priory were wonderful, and everyone was so welcoming. Then we had a whirlwind tour of Nottingham, and really appreciated the history and beauty of the city. Chris even dropped us at the train station, so we could make the afternoon train to London. We could not ask for anything more...except a few more days in Nottingham... We hope to come back again soon, and we will be sure to recommend Chris Slade's tours to anyone who is heading out to the Nottingham vicinity! Thanks so much! "
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Review title : Best tour of our 30-day trip, added by : Unknown user (28/10/2011)
Event reviewed : General venue review
"Yesterday, we finished a tour of "every big building and old pile of rocks from Paris to Portree and from Colchester to Dublin," as my Mum put it. At about four tours per day for 30 days, she's probably not wrong. "Who was our best guide?" I asked. "Chris of Nottingham" came her fast reply, "though most were excellent." The LonelyPlanet guidebook (and Rick Steves' omission) so lowered our expectations we almost didn't come, but Chris Slade's unique insight elevated Nottinghamshire to one of the trip's highlights, putting it on that very short list of places we'd like to live, work, or retire, as well as visit again. Without The Nottingham Experience, it might well have become just another old pile of rocks near some legendary forest. With Chris' tour, we saw far more than we could have on our own in the time we had. You haven't experienced Nottingham until you've had The Nottingham Experience."
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Review title : Tours for businesses, added by : Costa (17/09/2011)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"We have a number of different groups of foreign colleagues visiting Nottingham from time to time. We use Chris Slade to undertake walking tours of the city. Chris is knowledgeable, thoroughly professional and personable. Chris is the ideal guide for giving business people a positive experience about the city and its history!"
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Review title : Chinese delegation visit, added by : Sheridan (23/08/2011)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"Chris provided an interesting and informative insight into Nottingham's heritage to a group of Chinese delegates that were visiting Nottingham. The group was very impressed with the tour and attractions we were taken to. I will certainly use Chris again when hosting foreign delegates. Thanks for your help Chris."
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Review title : Nottingham Walking Tour, added by : Sheryl (02/08/2011)
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"Chris was an excellent tour guide being extremely knowledgeable, articulate, and fun. He related extremely well not only to the older adults but the younger adults on the tour as well. His knowledge of the area and stressing points of interest created a stimulating tour for everyone. All the details of the tour, including arrangements for a great pub lunch were made for us by Chris via email from the US. This made the trip much easier for the leaders. We highly recommend Chris and the Nottingham Walking Tour for any group coming to Nottigham. Thanks so much Chris and hope to see you with other groups in the future."
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Review title : American tour group city and Sherwood Forest tour, added by : Kirsten (01/07/2011)
Event reviewed : Various tours (discounts apply)
"Thank you so much for such an interesting and informative tour for this group of boys!"
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Review title : Conference break, added by : Terri (19/05/2011)
Event reviewed : Various tours (discounts apply)
"Welcome break from a week long conference. Very interesting and knowledgable staff made the day especially for our foreign colleagues. Very good value for money"
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Review title : Walking tour for European visitors, added by : Dorothy (09/05/2011)
Event reviewed : Free Historic Walking Tour
"Thank you for organising this walking tour for our group of visitors from various European countries who were attending a Conference here. Everyone found it thoroughly enjoyable and interesting. In addition, you co-ordinated the transport arrangements and restaurant booking. Everything worked perfectly and contributed to a really positive image of Nottingham. We were all impressed.
Thanks again."
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Review title : Afternoon Tour of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, added by : Kiran (24/10/2010)
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"We had a fantastic time touring Nottingham with Chris! He was informative, friendly, passionate about Nottingham, and extemely considerate to our wishes and suggestions regarding the tour. At the end of tour, we wished we could have explored more and it felt like we were saying goodbye to an old friend! Wholeheartedly recommend the Nottingham Experience and We'll definitely be back!!"
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Review title : In the Footsteps of the Pilgrim Fathers, added by : Unknown user (05/10/2010)
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"A strong interest in family history, including my ancestry from Nottinghamshire and the settlement of the Plymouth Colony in America, led my wife and me to The Nottingham Experience and Chris Slade. With the ability to arrange all details of our trip with him in advance via internet from home in America, we arrived to find that Mr. Slade had made a perfectly planned and timed itinerary for us. Since he had never before done the specialized tour that we had requested, he had researched the story of the Pilgrim Fathers, made a dry run of the itinerary and even made arrangements to enter local churches and homes of interest; he also purchased information that he knew was not available to us at home. Mr Slade takes great pride in his travel services, is very knowledgeable, friendly and articulate and was most hospitable to us. His tour exceeded our expectations and I would heartily recommend him to anyone exploring the areas that he services."
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Review title : Guided walking tour of Nottingham, added by : Annie (26/09/2010)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"Chris Slade took our group of 29 visitors to Nottingham on a very enlightening and interesting walking tour of Nottingham city centre. He was very knowledgeable of not only the history of Nottingham, but also pointed out many interesting fact about Nottingham. The whole group thoroughly enjoyed the tour and I would be happy to use the Nottingham experience for any more visitors to Nottingham."
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Review title : Holiday in Nottingham Area, added by : Nicholas (14/08/2010)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"During the summer of 2010 myself and my partner visited Nottingham for holiday and business. During our two week visit we went on 4 tours with Chris: The City, Sherwood Forest / Abbey , Southwell / Work House, and Chatsworth. Chris provided excellent and curtious service, and was very knowledgable of the area and its history. His tours made our visit quite memorable! Due to our mobility limitations, the door-to-door service that Chris provided was vital to our ability to see the sights. We enthusiastically recommend Chris and The Nottingham Experience!! "
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Review title : The Nottingham Experience, added by : Freda (20/04/2010)
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"My parents recently came to visit Nottingham from the United States, and although I have been living in Nottingham for over three years with my partner and children, there is so much we still don't know about his wonderful area that we decided to hire The Nottingham Experience for a half-day guided tour, including a trip out to Sherwood Forest. It was a memorable and interesting day, and Chris not only posseses a dazzling knowledge of the area and its fascinating history, but is a considerate guide and a delightful companion. This was my parents' favorite activity during their stay here, and I heartily recommend this company for great value and the highest quality service."
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Review title : Chattsworth and Sherwood Forrest, added by : John (06/10/2009)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"My wife and I were in Nottingham on business and had two days to see the area prior to the start of the work week. Our guide Chris gave us a fabulous experience that we would never have been able to enjoy otherwise. We visited the Ctattsworth estate and Sherwood Forrest on two different tours. Chris was very knowledgable and gave the history and background on each site. He knew the best times to visit and how to make the most of each tour. We would highly recommend his services!
John and Marcia Scherer"
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Review title : Great way to experience Nottingham!, added by : Ann (17/05/2009)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"While taking a driving trip around the UK my husband and I decide we wanted to see Nottingham and surrounding area. We booked a trip with Chris and had the most amazing time! We enjoyed our visit so much we made a return trip two years later to see even more. We hope to return again! Chris is a fantastic ambassador for the area and has an incredible amount of historical knowledge, Comfortable and friendly this tour is a must do if you are in the Nottingham area!"
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Review title : Informative and Interesting, added by : Gill (13/05/2009)
Event reviewed : Various tours (discounts apply)
"A friend and I have been on two tours around Nottinghamshire with Mr Slade and have found him to be extremely well informed about the County and its history. He is a true gentleman who we found very easy to talk to and deal with. We learned much more about our home town that we ever realised existed."
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Review title : The Nottingham Experience, added by : Richard (28/04/2009)
Event reviewed : Various tours (discounts apply)
"My wife and I went on the Mobile Tour, it having been recommended by friends of ours. Although we have lived in the Nottingham area for most of our lives we were amazed at the things we didn't know about our own city and the venues which were visited and fully explained on the tour. Chris, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable about Nottingham, it's history and it's personalities and was able to fully answer the numerous questions put to him by those on the tour. The tour itself was well organised, interesting and informative and excellent value for money. We'd recommend it to anyone visiting Nottingham for the first time or thinking of moving to the area or even, like ourselves, wanting to know a little more about the place they've lived in for years! Well done The Nottingham Experience. "
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Review title : Fascinating & informative tour, added by : Mark (27/04/2009)
Event reviewed : Mobile Tours (5% discount)
"I've been on several tours of Nottingham with Chris and they've truly been exceptional. I expected an informative tour, but it was so much more than that. Chris gave us some engaging insights into Nottingham's history, current affairs and personalities, while somehow managing to make us feel welcome and involved. All that, and in comfort too!"
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Review title : Orientation tour of Nottingham December 2008, added by : Naomi (27/04/2009)
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"I spent an afternoon being shown around Nottingham & surrounds by Chris as my company was considering basing their office in Nottingham so I wanted an idea on places to live etc. Chris & I conversed by email first of all & he was excellent at communicating & finding out exactly what my needs were for my proposed move. The time we spent travelling around Nottingham & surrounds was both informative & helpful & Chris went out of his way to cover everything that he thought would be of interest to me . A fantastic service that I would thoroughly recommend to anyone!"
