Attractions in Nottingham

  • 35listed here
  • 768,638residents
  • 383per km²

Nottingham, located in Nottinghamshire, England, is a city steeped in history and culture. It's famously known as the home of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, and you can explore this rich folklore at the Sherwood Forest. The city is also home to the Nottingham Castle, a magnificent 17th-century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with a museum and art gallery on its premises. The City of Caves, a network of over 500 sandstone caves underneath Nottingham, offers a unique underground adventure. The Old Market Square, the largest public square in the UK, is a hub of activity with events and markets throughout the year. The Lace Market, a historic quarter-mile square area of Nottingham, is protected as a conservation area and recognized as the city's oldest area, with stunning Victorian architecture. Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion surrounded by a 500-acre deer park, is a must-visit. The city also boasts a vibrant nightlife with a variety of pubs, clubs, and restaurants, including the historic Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, reputed to be the oldest inn in England.

35 listed
Position# Place Rating Reviews Category
1 Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park Wollaton 4.7 13,633 Cafe
2 Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem Arboretum 4.6 11,672 Bar Pub
3 Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Arboretum 4.5 10,259 Anthropology
4 Nottingham Castle Arboretum 3.9 8,313 Art
5 Rock City Arboretum 4.5 7,937 Bar Pub
6 The Cornerhouse Arboretum 4.3 5,564 Cinema
7 City of Caves St Ann's 4.3 4,340 Historic Site
8 National Justice Museum St Ann's 4.6 3,971 Childrens Museum
9 Arboretum Arboretum 4.6 3,297 Event Space
10 Forest Recreation Ground Arboretum 4.4 3,103 Childrens Park
11 Nottingham Playhouse Arboretum 4.6 2,777 Art
12 Escapologic St Ann's 4.9 2,629 Escape Room
13 Rescue Rooms Arboretum 4.5 2,403 Bar Pub
14 National Ice Centre Sneinton 4.4 2,257 Recreational Center
15 The Lost City Adventure Golf Arboretum 4.3 2,237 Golf
16 Nottingham Contemporary 4.3 2,186 Anthropology
17 The City Ground The Meadows 4.7 2,053 Event Space
18 Highfields Park Dunkirk and Lenton 4.6 1,808 Park
19 Tap & Tumbler Arboretum 4.6 1,627 Bar Pub
20 Green's Windmill and Science Centre Sneinton 4.6 1,495 Historic Site
21 The Lion at Basford Radford 4.6 1,422 Bar Pub
22 Woodthorpe Grange Park Sherwood 4.5 1,338 Childrens Park
23 David Ross Sports Village Dunkirk and Lenton 4.5 1,283 Event Space
24 Lakeside Arts - theatre, gallery & Pavilion Café Dunkirk and Lenton 4.5 1,249 Art
25 Trent Navigation Inn The Meadows 4.6 1,194 Bar Pub
26 The Hockley Arts Club 4.4 1,137 Bar Pub
27 Meadow Lane 4.4 1,133 Event Space
28 Plainsman Sherwood 4.2 1,127 Bar Pub
29 Break Escape Nottingham | Upper Parliament Street Arboretum 4.9 1,008 Escape Room
30 The Museum Of Curiosities Sherwood 4.6 964 Historic Site
31 The Lord Roberts St Ann's 4.5 925 Bar Pub
32 Cave Escape Nottingham Arboretum 4.9 909 Escape Room
33 Nottingham Climbing Centre 4.7 704 Climbing
34 Tilt St Ann's 4.6 622 Bar Pub
35 Raglan Road Irish Bar Arboretum 4.4 556 Bar Pub

By area

  • Arboretum 14
  • St Ann's 5
  • Dunkirk and Lenton 3
  • Sherwood 3
  • Sneinton 2
  • The Meadows 2
  • Wollaton 1
  • Radford 1

Through the year

Fall

Autumn is cool with temperatures dropping to 10°C. The city's parks and gardens are filled with beautiful fall colors.

Spring

Spring in Nottingham is mild with temperatures ranging from 8-15°C. The city is in bloom and it's a great time to visit the parks and gardens.

Summer

Summers are warm with temperatures around 20°C. It's the perfect time for outdoor activities and festivals.

Winter

Winters are cold with temperatures often below freezing. It's a good time to visit indoor attractions like museums and galleries.

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