The Bendigo Story - Guided Tour

We have launched The Bendigo Story to coincide with the much anticipated reopening of Nottingham Castle.

Nottingham has such a rich heritage and visitors are returning. Hotel bookings are higher than the industry expected. Whether the Tourism Recovery Plan takes one, or two years to get back to 2019 levels, Nottingham has always had plenty of appeal to both domestic and international tourists.

Visitors will now be able to learn about the incredible life of ?William 'Bendigo' Thomson, the 19th century boxer and who is undoubtedly Nottingham's first sporting superstar.

Born into extreme poverty, his physique and agility as a prize-fighter brought him success. His outspoken character and record in the ring attracted a massive fan base, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote about him. Bendigo ?went on to become the undefeated Champion of England and is credited with introducing the ‘southpaw’ boxing stance.

The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours, and finishes at St Mary’s Church in the Lace Market.

The Bendigo Story is registered with Visit Britain, the corporate website of the UK Tourism Industry and is also supported by Nottinghamshire's tourism company Visit Notts

Two tours are scheduled every weekend and can be booked at Eventbrite Bendigo Story

Private tours can be arranged on request.

Tour guide Alan Dawson said: “Our guided walk has taken a lot of planning but we feel it has been worth it. We can tailor the tour to different groups with specific interests. We are sure it will be of interest to locals and to people visiting Nottingham for a city break or sporting event”.

Tour guide Jevon Patrick said: "We're so excited about this! We can't wait to introduce people to a story that has been Nottingham's hidden, little gem. We're going to unravel a tale that would be fit for filmmakers in Hollywood - and it's on the city's doorstep!"

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