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. Some of the best shopping facilities in the UK, exciting theatre, exhibitions, architecture, history and culture, and some of the region's best nightlife - these are just some of the things Nottingham has to offer.

During the day there are many tours around the city so you can explore the history and visit some of the attractions such as the award winning Galleries of Justice and City of Caves which offer an insight into the city's past. Don't forget Nottingham Castle which tells the story of its associations with the legend of Robin Hood to the start of the Civil War.

Don't forget to hit the shops too, and when the evening comes around there is plenty in the way of clubs, pubs, bars and restaurants to choose from. All of this means Nottingham is the ideal destination for a City Centre break, and The Welbeck Hotel a great central choice to stay at.

Shopping in Nottingham

Nottingham has two main shopping centres: Victoria Centre, the biggest shopping centre in Nottingham and home to 120 shops such as John Lewis, House of Fraser, Top shop, Next and Boots, and Westfield Broadmarsh with over 80 stores including Argos, Dorothy Perkins, Ernest Jones, Bhs and TK Maxx.

Westfield Broadmarsh even houses the entrance to City of Caves - the intriguing network of caves beneath Nottingham's city centre - a great way to get the kid's excited about a trip to the shops!

Nightlife in Nottingham

Nottingham has a reputation for offering a great night out, partly due to the fact it has more pubs, bars and restaurants in one square mile than any other European city. This makes it the perfect place to come for a weekend break or city centre break.

Castle Wharf area is a modern development by the canal and features many warehouses that have been converted into contemporary bars and restaurants overlooking the waterside.

From the cobbled streets of Hockley and the Lace Market where you will find stylish, fashionable independent bars such as The Loft on the bohemian Mansfield Road, and Moog in Radford.

There is the cosmopolitan Forman Street and The Cornerhouse area, Old Market Square with all the big chain pubs and bars, or if you want a slice of heritage, carved into the rock beneath Nottingham Castle, is perhaps the world's oldest inn - Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.

The City Centre of Nottingham is also great for clubbing, with Nottingham's Gatecrasher the place for dance music lovers. Oceana is another popular club with themed rooms and music, or for the rock fans you can't do any better than the famous Rock City, one of the UK's best live music venues and just a 1 minute walk from The Welbeck Hotel!

Entertainment in Nottingham

The Nottingham Playhouse, situated in Nottingham city centre, is renowned for pushing the boundaries of theatre, drama, music, dance and comedy, and ever since its foundation in 1948 has been one of the United Kingdom's leading producing theatres.
» Nottingham Playhouse

Theatre Royal is regarded as one of the best touring venues in the country and hosts world-class performances, dramas, musicals, opera and ballet.
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Nottingham Arena is one of the biggest entertainment venue in the East Midlands and hosts music concerts, sporting events and live stand-up comedy.
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History and Culture in Nottingham

There is so much history and culture to soak up in Nottingham and a city centre break at the Welbeck Hotel gives you the perfect base from which to explore this great city.

There are various museums on topics such as literature, science, fashion, childhood and justice in Nottingham, including: Green's Windmill and Science Centre, Nottingham Industrial Museum, Nottingham Museums of Costume and Textiles in Castlegate and Nottingham Natural History Museum.

City of Caves

How about a tour of the Nottingham Caves where you will descend into a hidden world underneath the city of Nottingham? Dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, the network of caves were used throughout the ages from a medieval tannery to air raid shelters in World War II, and children will love exploring this exciting attraction.
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Galleries of Justice Museum

One of Nottingham's most popular tourist attractions, the Galleries of Justice Museum tells the sinister and grim stories of Nottingham's outlaws, all brought to life in the building where they were judged, imprisoned and executed!
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Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of a Medieval Castle. Standing on a rock with spectacular views across the city of Nottingham, the castle features beautiful gardens, a vibrant museum...
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City Centre Hotel

The Welbeck Hotel is the perfect City Centre hotel, offering 96 bedrooms equipped to the highest standard, a superb rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the city and a convenient location just 1.7 miles from Nottingham Train Station, a 5 minute taxi ride or 15 minute walk.