Things to do in Nottingham
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Shopping
Hosting an impressive category of stores and located within the city, is Nottingham’s premier shopping centre, the Victoria Centre. The Victoria centre presents big brand and well-known fashion names, including stores such as River Island and urban outfitters alongside department stores John Lewis and House of Fraser. Tasteful and trendy homeware can be located at Yankee Candle, and Søstrene Green. The Victoria centre caters to your shopping needs, ensuring that your fashion, beauty, homeware needs, and more are fulfilled.
Nottingham is a prime shopping destination in the East Midlands, hosting an impressive combination of high street shops, holding a strong independent retail scene. Hockley is part of the City Centre’s creative quarter and is known for stores selling vintage fashion, second hand unique items, and tattoo parlours. Hockley holds an exciting array of dining options from tapas to tandoori and traditional pubs. Clumber Street is the busiest high street in Nottingham, hosting shops such as Footasylum and JD Sports.
Performance & Art
Nottingham homes the Broadway Cinema, which is an independent cinema located within the City Centre, Hockley. The Broadway Cinema was rated as one of the best in the world by Total Film magazine.
The theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, stages numerous plays and artists. The theatre is in the heart of the Nottingham City Centre and attracts touring dramas, pantomime’s, musicals and more!
The New Art Exchange is a contemporary arts space, which inspires new perspectives on the value of diversity in society and art. The New Art Exchange is educational, celebrating events such as Windrush day and offering art classes.
The Nottingham Castle is a popular must-see attraction located within the city centre, showcasing remarkable galleries and caves to discover.
Food & Drinks
Nottingham has a variety of restaurants suitable for vegetarians and vegans, from fine dining to cafes and tea rooms and more! If you fancy global cuisine, Corner House is the place for you! Corner House hosts numerous global cuisine restaurants from Tamatanga serving Indian favourites, Wagamama’s inspiring the flavours of Japan and Turtle Bay for Caribbean cuisine.
Head over to the Alchemist for creative cocktails, and delicious dining. If you fancy learning how to make quirky cocktails, the Alchemist provides masterclasses.
Check out Nottingham’s homegrown independent Annie’s burger Shack, offering a huge range of burgers providing meat, vegetarian, or vegan options. Annie’s burger Shack is a firm favourite of the locals.
Night Life
Nottingham provides a High-Class night out at Alto and has won best large bar! If you are a fan of a roof top terrace, hand-picked cocktails and lounging day beds, Alto is the place for you.
Olivia’s Town House is a great place for dancing, live performances, and great cocktails, providing happy hour food and drinks!
Other city centre favourites are PRYZM, Rock City, Slug & lettuce … The list continues!
Parks
Visit the Wollaton Hall & Deer Park to explore the parkland, full of deer’s and other wildlife. If you have an interest in History, discover the natural collections on display, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Indoor and Outdoor adventures are available for everyone!
Visit the home of the famous poet Lord Byron and explore the historic house through the ages, at Newstead Abbey. House & garden tours are available alongside open air theatre performances in the magnificent grounds of Newstead Abbey.
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