This £24m Heritage Lottery Fund project will chart a journey through dissent, rebellion and the rise of democracy at the revamped Nottingham Castle.

Such a sensitive site brings different priorities, and our emphasis has been on revealing historic narratives, rather than creating one of our own.

Our work in the castle grounds has improved views of the ducal palace, while also revealing significant elements of the medieval castle hidden, until now, from view. This was the castle that became infamous as a hotbed of rebellion and treachery in the Middle Ages, before being replaced by a rather more refined palace after the Civil War.   

We worked hard to improve accessibility across the site, including in the sprawling cave system hidden in castle rock, and around the new visitor centre. We also created a dedicated space for a rolling agenda of outdoor events.

It’s a coherent, sensitive strategy to transform this ancient monument into a world-class heritage site.