Where we are
Click our map of Nottinghamshire or use the symbols to explore the great things the county has to offer.
Nottingham is packed with incredible natural beauty - from Clumber Park, Wollaton Park, Newstead Abbey, Attenborough Nature Reserve, Rufford Park, and Rutland Water to the surrounding Peak District and Belvoir Vale. And, of course, not forgetting Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve.
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Nottingham has an enviable reputation for excellent shopping facilities - particularly for fashion. Nottingham's compact city centre means that, unlike London, Birmingham or Manchester, all shops are within walking distance. And with more than 300 places to eat and drink in the city centre alone, there are enough cafes, bars and restaurants to satisfy any appetite.
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Nottingham has a thriving scene which appeals to audiences as diverse as the city residents themselves. People of all ages, interests and backgrounds are all well-catered for and encouraged to discover what Nottingham culture has to offer, from galleries and art centres to museum and music venues.
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With such a great mix of city and country life, it's no surprise that Nottingham is great for families. We've got big open farms, animal parks, and plenty of interesting things to see and do. Nearby we also have the popular family theme parks, Twinlakes and Drayton Manor. Read more.
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Not only does Nottingham have loads to offer itself, but it also provides a great base to reach other parts of the country. The central, East Midlands location and great transport links make it really accessible.
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Looking for fun in the city and excitement in the countryside? Nottinghamshire is home to the National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierpoint, theatres, bowling, great cinemas and music venues - and that's before we get to the sport, taking in football, rugby, and cricket at Trent Bridge.
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Click the icons above to show the main sites of interest in Nottingham. Clicking any dot on the map reveals more detailed information.
Sherwood Forest
Legendary home of Robin Hood and now a National Nature Reserve covering 450 acres, full of oaks trees more than 500 years old.
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Newstead Abbey
Once home to Lord Byron, the abbey is a beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire.
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Attenborough Nature Reserve
One of the top 10 eco-destinations in the world, the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve surround a fascinating attraction and education centre.
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Nottingham Forest FC & Notts County FC
Of course, Nottinghamshire has a strong football tradition, with two long-standing teams calling the county home.
Find out more about Nottingham Forest and its grounds here and Notts County here.
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Cricket at Trent Bridge
Trent Bridge is not just home to the Nottinghamshire cricket club, it's also a great public facility, with four squash courts, meeting rooms, and Trent Bridge library, which holds the biggest collection of cricket books in the UK.
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National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont
Not only is it the home to Team GB as they prepare for 2012 Olympics, but the whole family can experience everything from white water rafting, sailing, canoeing to kayaking all set in a beautiful 270 acre country park.
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Theatres
The Nottingham Playhouse puts on a wide variety of drama, music, dance, and comedy.
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With over half a million visitors every year, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham are two of the UK's most successful touring venues, leading the way for arts and entertainment in the East Midlands region.
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Travel
By train, it takes 1hr 45mins to London, 1hr 20mins to Birmingham, 1hr 50mins to Manchester and 4hrs 45mins to Edinburgh. And the proximity of the M1, A1, A52 and A46 means the county is easily accessible by car.
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Air: East Midlands Airport means Europe is never too far away.
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Arts Centres
Designed by the award winning architects Caruso St John, Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art centres in the UK. Read more.
The Djanogly Art Gallery and Wallner Gallery are both located at Lakeside Arts Centre at the University of Nottingham. Exhibitions range from major historical shows to contemporary installations. Read more.
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Music Venues
Based within the National Ice Centre and with a 10,000 crowd capacity, the Capital FM Arena Nottingham showcases the biggest names in music.
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A Nottingham institution and now in its 30th year, Rock City is one of the best independent venues in the midlands, showcasing big names and up and coming artists across all genres.
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Shopping
Nottingham has everything you could possibly want from independent boutiques and specialist shops to two central shopping centres with all the major high street names, including John Lewis and House of Fraser. Local boy Paul Smith's first shop remains in the city centre and has been joined by other designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Hugo Boss, Kurt Geiger and Ted Baker.
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Restaurants and Bars
From award winning restaurants including Harts, World Service and the Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains, to top quality Indian restaurants like Memsaab and excellent tapas at Iberico, we've now even been joined by Jamie Oliver. The options are varied enough to cater for every taste and pocket.
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Nightlife
Late bars, nightclubs and music venues, join comedy clubs, alfresco cafes and even the oldest pub in England to make Nottingham a vibrant and diverse place to be at night.
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West Bridgford
To the south of the city centre, is the suburb of West Bridgford - many of our people live here as it's in easy reach of Head Office. It has its own great selection of bars, shops and restaurants, a twice monthly farmer's market and leafy avenues making it a desirable place to be for young professionals and families alike.
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White Post Farm
Open nearly every day of the year in hail and shine, White Post Farm is the perfect day out for the whole family in any season and gives you the chance to get up close to loads of friendly animals, like chick, llamas, rabbits, cows and pigs.
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Galleries of Justice
Located in Nottingham's Lace Market area, the Galleries of Justice were once courtrooms and prisons dating all the way back to the 14th century. Today it is interactive museum exploring crime and punishment in the past that kids will love.
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Cycling at Clumber Park
Nottinghamshire has some great areas for cycling, including the beautiful Clumber Park which has a large path network.
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Living in Nottingham
There are loads of great places to visit – and live – within Nottingham itself. In the city centre there’s the cosmopolitan and lively Lace Market area, which is a great place to find an apartment. Further out, there are attractive suburbs like West Bridgford, Sherwood, Mapperley, Wollaton and Beeston; and for those who like things even quieter, there are many lovely villages and small towns in the surrounding countryside
The Boots team are here to support you with information about relocating to Nottingham. But there are also many useful resources you can explore yourself, to understand the practicalities of moving to a new area. For local services, information on council tax bands (and to find schools), Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council sites are a great place to start. Primary and secondary school results can be viewed at DfES and if you have young children, the City & County Childminding Association can assist. When you’re making that all-important decision on where to live, Rightmove and Upmystreet might prove invaluable.
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