Nottingham guide

Things to do

Nottingham is home to an appealing variety of historic buildings, museums, and interesting sightseeing opportunities.

Stroll around on your own or take an organised tour. When the sun goes down, Nottingham's nightlife gets going. Bars, pubs and restaurants are plentiful and the city buzzes.

Places to eat

There are more than 300 places to eat and drink in the Nottingham city centre alone.

There are many award-winning restaurants like Harts,(right by the Park Estate entrance), and World Service, as well as hundreds of good value-for-money restaurants like the Ania Polish Restaurant and Tom Brown's Brasserie.

Click here to check out Trip Advisor reviews of Nottingham's restaurants.

Life in Nottingham

Nottingham is one of the UK's most attractive and fast-developing cities. It has some of the best shopping facilities outside London and many historic attractions, including Nottingham Castle, the underground caves and the Lace Market.

With two universities, it is also an extremely popular destination for students from all over the world.

Nottingham's location allows easy access to the beautiful English countryside including Sherwood Forest and the Peak District National Park.

As well as a huge number of bars and restaurants, Nottingham has several cinemas, two theatres, a concert hall, and the Nottingham Arena, a venue for pop and rock concerts.

The city also has internationally recognised sporting venues including the International Test Cricket Ground at Trent Bridge and Holme Pierrepont Water Sports Centre, along with two league football clubs - Nottingham Forest and Notts County.