Flying Horse Inn

The Flying Horse Inn is a stone structure that forms part of the Flying Horse Walk passage, connecting St Peter's Gate with South Parade in the city center. It now serves as an entrance to a shopping complex while retaining its Grade II listed status and original architectural character.

The building was founded in 1483 as a residence of the Plumptre family and later became a public house serving the community. Over subsequent centuries it adapted to changing urban needs and eventually incorporated commercial purposes alongside its original functions.

The name comes from the flying horse emblem that once identified inns across England. Visitors today can still sense how this threshold space once welcomed travelers seeking shelter and refreshment.

The location is easily accessible on foot through the open passage in the city center. Since it functions as an entrance to the shopping complex, visiting during normal shopping hours offers the easiest access to the surrounding area.

Medieval stone walls from the 15th century are preserved in the cellars beneath the building, displaying construction methods from an earlier era. These hidden layers tell the story of the site's long past hidden below the modern shopping entrance.

Location: City of Nottingham

Inception: 1483

Part of: Flying Horse Walk

GPS coordinates: 52.95273,-1.14860

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43