Nottingham City Centre

Nottingham

Nottingham City Centre which includes a statue or sculpture
Nottingham Castle showing a garden, skyline and a monument
Nottingham Castle featuring a garden and a statue or sculpture
Nottingham Castle which includes interior views
Lace Market which includes markets, street scenes and a city

A castle on a grassy mound stands as a reminder of Nottingham’s rich medieval history, while the diverse playhouses and shopping malls look modern.

The Nottingham City Centre is a cultural hub with theaters and historic attractions. At its core is an enormous town square, surrounded by the city’s main shopping streets. Learn about an intriguing history through the old-world pubs, the medieval castle and the monuments to Robin Hood.

Perched on a rock overlooking most of the city center is Nottingham Castle. Climb up to the grassy plateau and enter the castle for its art and history galleries. The castle dates back to the 11th century, while the current incarnation was built in the 1600s.

At the foot of the mound stands the Robin Hood Statue, a reminder that Nottinghamshire was the setting of the character’s tales.

Continue reliving the area’s fascinating history at the adjacent Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem pub that is thought to date back to 1189. Learn about its resident ghosts and the cave tunnels that lead through the rock to the castle.

On a rainy day, browse the range of independent retailers and upscale stores at the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre and Victoria Centre Shopping Mall. When the sun comes out, watch a game of cricket at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground or hang out in the Old Market Square. The plaza provides excellent photo opportunities of its glorious fountain and the Nottingham Council House with an iconic dome.

Appreciate the cultural treats that Nottingham offers. Bring your kids to the traditional pantomimes and family shows at the Nottingham Playhouse and the Theatre Royal. Both also produce sophisticated ballets, operas and plays.

Nottingham City Centre is in the heart of the city and can be accessed via several tram and bus stops. You can also ride the train to the city’s main railway station. Branch out into the suburbs for such landmarks as the University of Nottingham, the Attenborough Nature Centre and the Mapperley Golf Club.

Let the historic pubs and castle of Nottingham City Centre bring you back to the era of Robin Hood.

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Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Catch an event at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham during your trip to Nottingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Theatre Royal featuring theater scenes, a city and street scenes

Theatre Royal

Watch an entertaining show and learn about the city’s dramatic arts scene at this prominent theater. Meet friends for a pre-show chat in the bar or restaurant.

Theatre Royal
Nottingham Castle showing heritage elements and a castle

Nottingham Castle

Hear tales of sieges, civil war, high treason and Robin Hood in this historic castle that conceals a labyrinth of underground tunnels.

Nottingham Castle
Old Market Square which includes an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Old Market Square

Find out about the public beatings and squalid conditions that were once a feature of this historic square as you relax and people-watch from a café.

Old Market Square
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem showing outdoor eating, heritage elements and signage

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

Enjoy a beer or two at one of the oldest pubs in England and listen to tales of the chilling ghosts that haunt the caves beneath it.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
Nottingham Playhouse which includes signage

Nottingham Playhouse

The mesmerizing mirror artwork is a highlight of the modernist façade of this site that sets the tone for the city’s dramatic arts and comedy.

Nottingham Playhouse

Other neighborhoods around Nottingham City Centre

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Hockley

Bars, shopping, and theaters highlight some of the notable features of Hockley. Make a stop by The Lost Caves while you're exploring.

Hockley
Lace Market showing a city, road cycling and street scenes

Lace Market

Visitors highly recommend Lace Market for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Nottingham Contemporary while you're in town.

Lace Market
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The Park

While there might not be top attractions in The Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Castle.

The Park
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Sneinton

Though Sneinton might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nottingham Racecourse and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

Sneinton
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Forest Fields

When in Forest Fields, you can plan a visit to Rock City Nottingham and Nottingham Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Forest Fields
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Hyson Green

While there might not be top attractions in Hyson Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nottingham Cathedral and Rock City Nottingham.

Hyson Green

Nottingham City Centre