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I managed to get my kids over there when they were 8 and 10. Didn't go in the castle itself, I knew they would not be interested in all the WW2 stuff which is all I remember about the place. As we all know, castle by name, not by nature. Did walk around the grounds and they were having a Time Team type dig which was interesting.
Did a cave tour, took them around the grounds at Wollaton Hall, mushy pea stall in the Viccy centre and obviously a match at Meadow Lane. Ticked off Morrisons at Gamston (or was it Asda) as none of us had seen a supermarket with an escalator in it before, the Ruddo chip shop, Peoples College to explain a couple of scars and a few other places from my youth.
One unexpected disappointment I will warn you about. Dropped in to Lantry's for old times sake, got a table as it was quiet and then got kicked out because they don't serve kids. My favourite city centre pub now dead to me. Went in to the Bell and left quickly as well. Ended up at the Trip which they all enjoyed.
Looking at going back next year as well.