Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England.
It is located 42 miles (68 km) south-east of Sheffield and 54 miles (87 km) north-east of Birmingham. Nottingham is the legendary home of Robin Hood's belligerent Sheriff of Nottingham, and is historically associated with the lace-making, bicycle and tobacco industries. The city is also the county town of Nottinghamshire and the settlement was granted its city charter in 1897, as part of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Nottingham is a UNESCO "City of Literature".
Getting to Nottingham
- 01East Midlands Airport
- 02Birmingham Airport
- 03Nottingham
On the main line out of London St Pancras.
- 04Victoria
Traveline, +44 871 200 22 33 Bus operators offer services to most other UK destinations.
Worth seeing
- 01Nottingham Castle
Visitors with Hollywood expectations of Robin Hood films should be aware that this is not a medieval castle, but a small stately home with only the gatehouse remaining from the original castle.
- 02Robin Hood
Statue of Nottingham's most famous hero, just outside of the castle walls.
- 03Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn
Off Maid Marian Way, it is one of various pubs claiming to be the oldest pub in Britain, the "Trip" traces its existence back over 800 years.
- 04City of Caves
A visitor attraction accessed from Garner’s Hill, in a temporary entrance created from what used to be a fire exit of the now demolished Broadmarsh Shopping Centre.
- 05National Justice Museum
Shire Hall, High Pavement, NG1 1HN, info@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk.
- 06Nottingham Contemporary
Presents major exhibitions of contemporary art, with associated education programmes for all ages.
Things to do
- 01Nottingham Forest FC
Forest were promoted in 2022 and now play soccer in the Premier League, England's top tier.
- 02Notts County FC
County are the world's oldest professional football club, founded in 1862, but nowadays overshadowed by Forest.
- 03Lady Bay
- 04National Ice Centre
The city's ice skating rink where visitors can skate themselves or watch the GMB Nottingham Panthers, the UK's oldest and best supported team.
- 05National Watersports Centre
Adbolton Ln, Holme Pierrepont, NG12 2LU,.
- 06Nottinghamshire CCC
Where to eat
Nottingham also has the usual range of chain restaurants and bars that you can find in many cities across the UK. For a budget meal (and drink), JD Wetherspoons is always worth trying. There are also some budget restaurants along Mansfield Road not far from the Victoria Shopping Centre. There is a pedestrianised street full of eateries of varying quality next to the Cornerhouse.
- 01Tuckers
The Hub, 42 Friar Ln.
- 02Roosters Piri Piri
4-5 Angel Row.
- 03Moulin Rouge
5 Trinity Sq.
- 04Chopstix
Victoria Centre, Lower Parliament St Intu.
- 05Hungry Pumpkin
38 High Pavement.
Getting around Nottingham the local way
- Get inMotorists have two choices to enter England from outside Great Britain, by various car ferry routes, or the Channel Tunnel.
- Get inThere are only limited car ferry services connecting Ireland directly with England.
- Get inAlternatively it is possible to take a ferry from Ireland to Wales or Scotland and then continue the journey by road to England.
- Go nextWales — to the west of England, with its own language and culture Scotland — pristine nature and highlands to the north Isle of Man — picturesque island nation perfect for outdoor pursuits Ireland and Northern Ireland — fascinating history and cultures a short ferry ride away France, Belgium, and the Netherlands — all accessible by direct high-speed rail from London
From Wikivoyage: England, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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