Nottingham, United Kingdom
‘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.
Population:
329,200
Currency:
Pound Sterling, £1 = 100 pence
Emergency Numbers:
Emergency: 999
Medical Help: 111
Opening Hours:
Shops in Nottingham are generally open from 9 am to 6 pm. Some shops even close at 7 pm. Shops may have reduced opening hours on Sundays.
Newspapers:
Nottingham Evening Post
Nottingham Recorder
The Guardian
The Times
The City
Among a number of local legends from Nottinghamshire are the literary geniuses Lord Byron and D.H. Lawrence. International fashion designer Paul Smith set up his flagship store in the heart of the city where he was born, and Jesse Boot established his first chemist store ‘Boots’ in Nottingham, which soon became a household name across Britain.
Robin Hood, the world’s most notorious outlaw, has also awarded international fame to the city, with many Robin Hood related sights to see in Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire’s castles, caves and cathedrals are just the start of the county’s cultural heritage. Nottingham was once the world capital of lace production during the 18th and 19th century. The area famous for lace production – The Lace Market – is now a protected heritage site boasting stunning examples of industrial architecture from the 1700s.
Do & See
Nottingham is a city with many exciting attractions: you can hear legendary tales of Robin Hood and experience Sherwood Forest, look at old castles and learn history from the museums.
Dining
Nottingham has recently received well-deserved attention and acclaim for its booming restaurant scene. The city prides itself on its culinary culture and even hosts one Michelin-starred restaurant. Reputed to offer the biggest and best variety of restaurants in Britain for serving food from all around the world, Nottingham is indeed a food lover’s dream come true.
Cafés
Notthingham has plenty of cafés to satisfy every need and appetite and varied enough to cater for every taste or pocket. You will find large chain stores like Caffé Nero and smaller family run cafés like French Living. If you are feeling hungry or have craving for something sweet, just make a visit to any of these cafés.
