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Basic information about Nottingham

Nottingham is a second-tier city in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. It has a population of about 300,000. The city is located on the banks of the Trent and it is a part of Nottinghamshire. Nottingham was an important area during Roman times. The Anglo-Saxons named the settlement "Snotingaham", which means "the homestead of Snot's people".
The region was conquered in 1068 by William the Conqueror and a Norman fortress was erected on a hill. In 1191, a charter was granted by King Richard to establish a town council. Nottingham was one of the first cities in England to be given a Charter and it has held one for more than 800 years.
Nottingham is home to several very famous landmarks such as Nottingham Castle, the City Hall and the Trent Bridge cricket ground. The Nottingham Forest Football Club is also very popular with locals and tourists alike.
The city has roots back to the Stone Age. Many megaliths were found in and around Nottingham during construction work.

Culture in Nottingham

Nottingham is known as the ‘City of Caves’ because it has more than 2,000 caves. The city has been a trading settlement since Roman times, but it was during the Industrial Revolution that Nottingham prospered and expanded. This is when trade began to introduce a variety of cultures from across the world.
Nottingham sits in a basin surrounded by hills and its unique topography has shaped much of its development. The hills have inspired the mining of underground tunnels, which were used for smuggling and beer brewing during hard times.
Nottingham has a diverse and exciting culture. This reflects the city’s history as a hub for global trade and manufacturing, where people from different backgrounds have come together to create something new.
Nottingham is also known as the Marble City because it has more than 60 Grade II listed buildings and 30 scheduled monuments. The oldest of the buildings date back to the 11th century, but some were built in recent years, such as Nottingham Contemporary which was completed in 2009.
In Nottingham, there is a range of museums and galleries for people to visit. The National Justice Museum was opened in 2011 and highlights the work of the police force. On the other side of town, visitors can learn about local history at the Nottingham Museum.

Sports In Nottingham

There is a wide variety of outdoor and indoor sport in Nottingham. The city has a large number of sports clubs, including professional clubs. Nottingham is also home to two universities that have amateur sports clubs for students and non-students

Football:

Nottingham is home to two of the oldest football clubs in the world, Notts County and Nottingham Forest. The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest has been their home since 1898. There are also other football clubs, including the professional ones of Notts County and a non-league football club, Gedling Town F.C.
Both professional clubs are in the Football League Championship (the second-highest division after the Premier League).

Cricket:

The two main cricket clubs in the city are Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, founded in 1841 and Nottinghamshire Cricket Board, which represents a wide variety of clubs in the city. Both play in the County Championship, with Notts County playing at Trent Bridge and Nottinghamshire Cricket Board representing outlying clubs in the city.

Hockey:

There are three field hockey clubs, Nottingham Hockey Club, The East Midlands Angels and Notts Ladies who all play their hockey in the England Hockey League. Nottingham Hockey Club (Men) and Notts Ladies (Women) also compete in the respective national divisions (England Hockey League Men and England Hockey League Women).

Rugby League:

Nottingham Outlaws play in the Rugby League Conference National Division. They play their home games at West Bridgford RFC, Nottingham.

Rugby Union:

Nottingham R.F.C, a professional rugby union club that plays in the RFU Championship is based out of Meadow Lane in the city.
Nottingham has a variety of clubs and the city's top division is the Midlands 1 East where both Nottingham Caesars and Sherwood play their rugby.

Nottingham Transport Guide

Nottingham is a well-placed city in the UK, which has very good transport links to other cities. The city can be reached by train and buses making it an ideal place for commuters and students who need to travel in and out of the city.

By Rail

Nottingham has good rail links to other major cities including London St Pancras, Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The city also benefits from an excellent train service with trains running every 15 minutes on the Nottingham Express Transit-Nottingham-Leeds line, which is the UK's most used line. There are also good train services to other cities such as Birmingham New Street, Leicester and Sheffield from Nottingham.

By Bus

Nottingham benefits from an excellent bus service with around 30 different companies providing services to and from the city. There is a network of over 100 bus services that have a high frequency of buses running. Passengers can use the 'Nottingham Explorer' ticket for unlimited travel within the city on buses and trams.

By Coach

There are good coach services running to Nottingham from other cities in the UK including Birmingham, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Liverpool and East Midlands Airport. Travellers can also get to the city from other European cities including Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels Zaventem and Frankfurt as well as the Irish cities Dublin and Belfast.

By Tram

Nottingham has an excellent tramway system which is the only one in the UK that is run by a private company. The tramway allows passengers to get into town from local suburbs and there are 8 different stops providing access to the city centre, Queen's Medical Centre and University.
The trams are also able to carry bicycles making it easy for cyclists to get around the city.

By Air

East Midlands Airport is close to Nottingham and is around a 15-minute drive from the city centre. There are good rail connections to London St Pancras, Derby and Sheffield from the airport.

Things to Do in Nottingham

Nottingham is the capital of the English county of Nottinghamshire. With a population of over 300 thousand people, it has grown to become a popular tourist destination, with a rich history and plenty for visitors to do.
Surrounded by forests and greenery on all sides, you'll have no shortage of things to do in Nottingham. It is a city known for its parks and green spaces, so it's a great place to take a stroll or a picnic.
Nottinghamshire is also rich in history. Close to the city centre of Nottingham, you'll find a famous castle, which stands high on a hill overlooking the city. Within this castle, you can discover some of the more macabre sides to Nottingham's history. Another famous point of interest is Old Market Square, located in the centre of town.

• Nottingham Castle
• Wollaton Hall
• Nottingham Contemporary
• National Justice Museum
• City of Caves
• Old Market Square
• Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home of The National Water Sports Centre
• Arboretum
• Nottingham Industrial Museum

Restaurants in Nottingham

Restaurants in Nottingham, no matter if you are looking for a romantic meal or a place to take the kids, you will definitely find them on this website. It is a great idea to keep an eye on new restaurants that are opening up so you can try them out. You will also see some information about the best places to eat out in Nottingham and where you can find the best deals for certain restaurants.

• Sat Bains
• Jam Café
• Junkyard
• The Cod’s Scallops
• The Cod’s Scallops
• No12 Houndsgate
• The Pudding Pantry
• Hart’s Kitchen
• Annie’s Burger Shack
• MemSaab
• George's Great British Kitchen
• Fat Hippo
• The Maharaja's Retreat
• Perkins Bar & Bistro

Clothing shops in Nottingham

Nottingham has been an important centre for trade and commerce since medieval times, particularly in textiles. It was granted its city charter by King Richard III in 1485, which allowed a local government to be formed outside the Borough of Nottingham and led to a major economic and social development of the town around the Market Square.
Nottingham, as a small and friendly city, has many local clothes shops. Here are some of the more popular ones:

• Victoria Centre
• The Exchange
• The Corner House
• Primark
• intu Broadmarsh
• Castle Marina Retail Park
• Victoria Retail Park
• Flying Horse Walk
• Long Row

Hotels in Nottingham

Nottingham is a growing market for tourism. According to the Nottingham City Council, over 36 million visitors contributed £730 million in business expenditure within the local economy in one year alone.
The first thing you should do is find a hotel and the best way to do this is online. There are many different hotel booking websites that can help you find the best deals.
Ensure you thoroughly research your options before making any bookings. Here are some of the more popular Hotels in the town:

• Jurys Inn Nottingham
• ibis Nottingham Centre
• Park Plaza Nottingham
• Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre
• Crowne Plaza Nottingham, an IHG Hotel
• Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel
• St James Hotel; BW Premier Collection
• De Vere Orchard Hotel
• Hilton Nottingham Hotel
• Mercure Nottingham Sherwood

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