Arnold’s residents seem less than impressed by plans to reduce Nottingham Castle’s entry fee after it reopens on June 26.
Despite the Castle’s entry price dropping to £12 for an adult’s annual, some in the borough feel the charge is still “too much”, and are not eager to revisit the famous landmark.
The reopening and new pricing of the Castle was announced on Friday (May 19).
The new ticketing arrangement allows adults a year-round entry into the grounds for £12, while children under the age of 15 can enter for free.
This pricing includes access to the Brewhouse Yard Cottages, Robin Hood Adventures and Rebellion Galleries.
Lauren Baker, a snack vendor in Arnold, stated that while the pricing is not bad, it is not enough to get her to revisit the Castle.
“If this amount is for the year, then I can see people wanting to go visit it,” said Lauran.
“I personally would not want to go because I have already been.”
Another resident, Ashley Dawson, mirrored Lauran’s statement, calling the pricing fair but not peaking an interest to revisit the grounds.
He said: “It’s not too bad of an offer if it’s £12 a year.
“I’m not too interested in going but I can see why families may be interested to frequent the castle.”
Two others stated that the pricing was still too expensive for Nottingham families, questioning how a family of four, with children over the free entry age can afford £48, even if it was for a whole year.
They said: “Don’t you think it is expensive to see a castle?
“It’s not even a castle, it’s a museum.
“We don’t agree with the price.”
Two more residents recalled a time when the Castle gave free entry to those living in Nottingham and stated that it should be returned to the people.
A resident who wanted to remain anonymous stated: “I think it’s too much; I think it should be free like it was when I was a little girl, in 1944-1945.
“I don’t think the renovations justify the price.
“I think it belongs to the city and everyone in Nottingham.”
Peter Dawson, a retiree, stated that the castle used to be free for those with a proof of address within the city.
However, he stated that he might return following the release of the new pricing arrangement.
We are happy to pay and use throughout the year
A very fair price I’d say especially for a year !
I think a charge keeps the undesirable element from entering and spoiling it for others. It’s an oasis in the city…we should be proud !
£1 a month for adults and free for kids is not expensive.
Very true and for a whole year
It was 25 annually last time I paid that’s a very big increase
It is an annual charge of £12 – its says so at the start of the article
Why oh why do people still wish it was 1945?!
I think it’s a fair price now.