The William Booth Walking Trail of Nottingham

Join the curator of the William Booth Birthplace Museum on a walking adventure around Nottingham as you follow a trail of historical facts to discover the truth about the co-founder of the Salvation Army's formative years in Nottingham. As you visit places associated with Booth, you will pass some of the city's sites of interest, including: the Council House, St Mary's Church, the Lace Market Theatre and St Stephen's Church (Sneinton).

To start, meet at 14.00 directly outside the Nottingham Tourism & Travel Centre on Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY, just off Old Market Square. The whole event (guided walk with museum visit at the end) should last approximately 2 hours and is about 1.8 miles in length. Some uneven ground will be covered, so please wear suitable footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. The walking tour will go ahead regardless of the weather. Free, but booking is essential (spaces are limited to 15 people).

Book through the Eventbrite link on the Museum's webpage at: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/about-us/international-heritage-centre/william-booth-birthplace-museum or book by emailing or telephoning the museum (contact details below).

Timings

Friday 11 September:

1400-1600

Location & directions

1-4 Smithy Row, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2BY

Directions:

Meet directly outside the Nottingham Tourism Centre, 1-4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY to start the guided walk. The walking tour will finish at the William Booth Birthplace Museum in Sneinton, Nottingham (postcode NG2 4QG), where you will have time to explore the museum (free entry) until 5pm.

Contact on day:

Julie Obermeyer

Telephone number:

+447464486964

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

You can book through the Eventbrite link on the Museum's webpage. You can also book by email or phone. Please leave contact details and number of tickets desired if leaving a message (tickets/bookings subject to availability and are limited).

Booking contact name:

Julie Obermeyer

Booking telephone number:

+447464486964

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/about-us/international-heritage-centre/william-booth-birthplace-museum

Booking opens:

13 Aug 2026 05:00 PM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2026 01:00 PM

Accessibility details

The William Booth Birthplace Museum, where the walk will finish, has an outside ramp and the ground floor is wheelchair accessible (anyone using the inside lift must be able to get themselves independently down the lift in case of fire). The museum has an accessible toilet. The walking tour is not wheelchair accessible and will cover approximately 1.8 miles (more miles if you elect to walk back to Nottingham city centre upon completion of the tour).

Additional information

Wear suitable footwear for walking over uneven terrain and suitable clothing for the weather. It's advisable to pack something to drink and a light snack, as we will not be stopping for refreshments along the way.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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