Nottingham is a city in the county of Nottinghamshire, located in the East Midlands, 150 miles north of London. Nottingham is famous for its links with Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest - a 165 square-mile Royal forest which attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Nottingham attracts the very best in cutting-edge music, theatre, art, comedy and entertainment from around the UK and the world, so is the perfect city for a night of entertainment. Nottingham also has many top tourist attractions and is rated fourth in the UK's top shopping city break destinations.

Find out more by reading our guide to breaks and holidays to Nottingham City Centre guide.

Nottingham City Centre Breaks

Nottingham is one of the most exciting and entertaining cities in the UK, easily accessible from London and rest of the UK due to its Midlands location, Nottingham offers so many great things to see and do. City Centre breaks in Nottingham are an ideal way to explore the city and all it has to offer.

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Nottingham Events

There are plenty of festivals, celebrations and events happening all year round in Nottingham meaning there is always something going on in Nottingham City Centre or nearby. There is the popular Robin Hood Festival held in early August at the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve or the Robin Hood Pageant in late October with medieval-style celebrations at Nottingham Castle, including jesters, juggling and jousting, to name just a few events.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Nottingham

The Welbeck Hotel is a City Centre hotel in Nottingham, just 180 metres from the Cornerhouse cinema, 1 minute walk from the famous Rock City and a 15 minute walk from Nottingham Arena. The Victoria Shopping Centre is 530 metres, so the Welbeck Hotel is the ideal base for a weekend of shopping and entertainment in Nottingham.

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Exhibitions, Concerts, Conferences & Events in Nottingham

• Rock City - 348ft
• Nottingham Arena - 1.7 miles
• Nottingham University - 1.7 miles
• East Midlands Conference Centre - 2.4 miles

Things to do in Nottingham

• Nottingham Castle - 2 miles
• The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard - 1 mile
• City of Caves - 1.4 miles
• Galleries of Justice Museum - 1.7 miles
• Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Park & Deer Gardens - 3.7 miles
• Newstead Abbey - 12.3 miles
• Belvoir Castle - 19.3 miles
• Newark Castle - 21 miles

Nottingham Parks & Outside Tourist Attractions

• Wollaton Park - 3.7 miles
• Colwick Country Park - 3.9 miles
• Attenborough Nature Reserve - 6.7 miles
• Rufford Park - 15.1 miles
• Sherwood Forest Country Park - 20.4 miles
• Thoresby Park - 22.4 miles
• Clumber Park - 26.3 miles
• Alton Towers Theme Park - 45 miles

Nottingham Shopping

Nottingham is rated one of the top five shopping cities in the UK.

• Victoria Centre - 530 metres
• The Lace Market & Bridlesmith Gate - 880 metres
• McArthur Glen Outlet - 12.3 miles

Nottingham Sports Venues

• Nottingham Ice Arena- 0.6 miles
• Notts County Football Club - 1.2 miles
• Nottingham Forest Football Club - 1.5 miles
• Nottingham Racecourse (Colwick) - 2 miles
• Nottingham Tennis Centre - 2 miles
• Nottingham County Cricket Club at Trent Bridge - 2.4 miles
• Nottingham National Watersports Centre - 2.8 miles
• West Bridgford Equestrian Centre - 3.6 miles
• Donington Park Motor Racing Track (home of the British Motorcycle Grand Prix) and Museum - 12.7 miles

18 Hole Golf Courses near Nottingham

• Cotgrave Place Golf Club - 2 x 18 hole golf courses - 4.3 miles
• Mapperley Golf Club - 3.6 miles
• Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club - 5.5. miles
• Beeston Fields Golf Club - 4.1 miles
• Nottingham City Golf Club - 5.8 miles
• Leen Valley Golf Centre (previously called Hucknall Golf Club) - 7.6 miles
• Ramsdale Park Golf Centre - 8.2 miles
• Oakmere Park Golf Club - 11.4 miles
• Springwater Golf Club - 6.5 miles

Nottingham Nightlife - Theatres & Cinemas

• Nottingham Cornerhouse cinema - 180 metres
• Nottingham Playhouse - 0.3 miles
• Nottingham Theatre Royal - 0.1 miles