Georgie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wollaton Hall
Nottingham Castle
Lenton RoadThe Lace Market is named after the booming lace trade that Nottingham was famous for in the 18th century. This hip and happening part of town is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. The cobbled streets and stunning architecture also make it arguably the most attractive area of Nottingham.
25 locals recommend
The Lace Market
The Lace Market is named after the booming lace trade that Nottingham was famous for in the 18th century. This hip and happening part of town is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. The cobbled streets and stunning architecture also make it arguably the most attractive area of Nottingham.
Situated beneath the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre are Nottingham’s man-made sandstone caves, dating back more than 750 years ago. Within the cave walls you can find real medieval tannery and an air raid shelter utilised during World War II.
40 locals recommend
City of Caves
Garner's HillSituated beneath the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre are Nottingham’s man-made sandstone caves, dating back more than 750 years ago. Within the cave walls you can find real medieval tannery and an air raid shelter utilised during World War II.
Why not catch a show at Nottingham’s premier theatre and concert hall? On their website you can see upcoming performances. If there is not anything you fancy you can still join one of the backstage tours to see the inside of the beautiful theatre and get behind the scenes.
57 locals recommend
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Theatre SquareWhy not catch a show at Nottingham’s premier theatre and concert hall? On their website you can see upcoming performances. If there is not anything you fancy you can still join one of the backstage tours to see the inside of the beautiful theatre and get behind the scenes.
Relive Nottingham’s past by visiting this Victorian courthouse and prison which been voted as England’s Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2014. The guides are dressed with period costume and will ensure that your experience is an authentic and interactive one, full of surprises, maybe even scary sometimes.
55 locals recommend
Galleries of Justice Museum
High PavementRelive Nottingham’s past by visiting this Victorian courthouse and prison which been voted as England’s Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2014. The guides are dressed with period costume and will ensure that your experience is an authentic and interactive one, full of surprises, maybe even scary sometimes.
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Forest CornerCity/town information
‘City of Caves’ and ‘Queen of the Midlands’ are two names fondly given to the city of Nottingham, which accurately reflects its hugely diverse nature, rich with cultural heritage and modern day entertainment. A city with a fascinating past and an exciting and buzzing present, Nottingham has everything to offer – from high culture, haute couture and widely acclaimed restaurants to the world famous legend of Robin Hood.
103 locals recommend
Nottingham
‘City of Caves’ and ‘Queen of the Midlands’ are two names fondly given to the city of Nottingham, which accurately reflects its hugely diverse nature, rich with cultural heritage and modern day entertainment. A city with a fascinating past and an exciting and buzzing present, Nottingham has everything to offer – from high culture, haute couture and widely acclaimed restaurants to the world famous legend of Robin Hood.
Neighbourhoods
Nottingham city centre
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