Businesses around Nottingham Castle have spoken out on the impact of its "surprise" closure, one month after the liquidation of the trust running the site was confirmed. With tourists travelling from far and wide to get a look at the landmark; pubs, art galleries and other establishments just outside of its walls often welcome visitors.
But, at least for now, that boost is over. On November 21 Nottingham Castle closed to visitors as the trust responsible for the site announced it was preparing to enter liquidation. Liquidators have now been formally appointed following the demise of the castle almost 18 months after it had reopened, following a much-heralded £33m revamp which took three years to complete.
Tim Bateson and Chris Pole, from Interpath Advisory, were formally appointed as joint liquidators to the Trust on November 29. The Trust, an independent and not-for-profit charitable trust, managed and operated Nottingham Castle on behalf of Nottingham City Council, the authority now back in control of the landmark site.
