Nottingham City Council says it will reopen Nottingham Castle ‘as soon as possible’ after the independent trust appointed to run it went into liquidation.
image: Nottingham Castle – by Cosmicutencil
The Museums Association writes:
Nottingham Castle Trust, the charity that operated Nottingham Castle on behalf of Nottingham City Council, has announced it has begun the process of appointing liquidators.
The Castle had recently reopened in April 2021 after a £30m refit. In a statement, the trust said the decision was a “heartbreaking day for trustees, our staff, visitors, and the city. Despite the immense dedication of staff and volunteers, the Castle is now closed to visitors.”
Visitors numbers had been improving, it said, but were still “significantly below forecasts”, with a “particularly tough summer” adding to its challenges.
The castle’s website has been replaced by a holding page
