A new video has been released showing a glimpse of what is to come from the multi-million-pound transformation at Nottingham Castle.
The video, from the Nottingham Castle project team at Nottingham City Council, comes as the site is nearing completion.
Work started at the heritage site in the summer of 2018 and a provisional reopening date has been set for March 29.
The new castle experience aims to combine interactive, virtual technology including Robin Hood folklore alongside high-quality art exhibitions, to bring Nottingham's 1,000-year history to life.
In a first look around the Castle's grounds and interior, the video takes viewers through the improved gatehouse entrance, gleaming in the sunlight, then quickly underground along a darkened tunnel.
Once inside, staff are seen working on the technology elements of the new Castle experience with a peak at some of the new interactive games.
As well as striking displays showing a timeline of Nottingham Castle's history, there are also glimpses of large screens with engaging videos of Nottingham's past that stretch up nearly the full height of the ceiling.
We are brought into the light and airy space of the long gallery where workers can be seen unveiling art as they take their spot on the wall.
As well as traditional artwork there are also photographic works from the lace era.
And last, but certainly not least, the camera heads outside firstly to the pillared colonnade now fitted with glass, and then onwards to the playground in the castle grounds.
A castle-themed play area with rope bridges and slides fit for any young outlaw.
In the latest update from the project team, gallery spaces are said to be taking shape with the exhibition fit-out stage now drawing to a close.
This includes set works, digital elements, cases and graphics all being put in place.
The catering and retail offers are also near completion with the final touches being added to a brand new adventure play area in the Castle grounds.
The team at Nottingham City Museums and Galleries is continuing to bring objects on to site, carefully installing paintings on walls and placing 3D objects in their beautiful made to measure cases.
There have been focus groups with volunteers who have experienced and tested out the robin Hood Gallery prior to lockdown as well as participating in online sessions to provide feedback.
Off site, various specialist contractors are busy working on elements as diverse as costumes, replica weaponry and mannequins.
H & H Sculptors Ltd is the organisation behind 26 bespoke mannequins for the Lace Gallery, each made to fit individual lace garments to perfection.
The H&H team will also create two Civil War case mannequins and Timetarts - a small company based in Sherwood Forest has made the musketeers outfits.
