A city full of art, culture, and history, Nottingham is a place where you can get lost in. It’s commonly known as the Queen of the Midlands, especially for its picturesque scenery in locations such as Arboretum and Embankment, Nottingham is full of places to see and visit. The party venues Nottingham has, are top notch, with history oozing from every crevice, so naturally there are plenty of things worth visiting. You can easily find the party venues at Venuefinder, and after the party, you may go to any of these best places worth visiting in Nottingham.
Old Market Square
One of the first locations every first-time visitor should see, Old Market Square is home to the Nottingham Tourism Centre. From there you can branch out and see its many other places, like the Neoclassical Council House, as well as the impressive Guildhall. Once strolling through the historic square, make sure to drop by the unforgettable Sky Mirror on Nottingham Playhouse. It’s a 19-foot-wide stainless-steel dish that points upwards and gives a fantastic look at the sky.
The Lace Market
Once considered the heart of Britain’s lace industry, the Lace Market is an important heritage site that’s now converted into plenty of restaurants and shops. Before their transformation, these locales were warehouses and display rooms, and are some of the most historic places in all of Nottingham. Another amazing visit is the Galleries of Justice Museum, previously a court and a jailhouse that date back to the 14th century, part of which display on crime and punishment related to the infamous Robin Hood.
Nottingham Castle
A centuries-old building, it’s been destroyed and rebuilt throughout the ages. Today it’s most known for the amazing views of Nottingham, as well as sculptures of Robin Hood and his merry men. Two fantastic museums have made their home in the castle: Sherwood Forrester Regimental Museum, which houses medals and regimental uniforms, and the Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery.
The Cave System
Below the city lies a system of caverns in the sandstone over which Nottingham’s built. The most famous one is Mortimer’s Hole, located directly beneath the castle, which is part of the City of Caves attraction. This particular one is called after Roger Mortimer, who was a lover of Queen Isabella, wife of Edward II, and he supposedly hid in this one from the jealous king. The entire system comprises of over 450 caves, the largest in Britain, and is used for storage and defence.
Sherwood Forrest
No list about Nottingham would be incomplete without Sherwood Forrest. Inside you’ll find the Robin Hood Way, a 104-mile-long way that passes many attractions associated with the legendary Robin Hood. Today, the famous forest encompasses over 1000 acres around the village of Edwinstowe, as well as the Sherwood Forest Country Park that hosts yearly events like the Robin Hood Festival that recreates the medieval atmosphere once found in the surroundings of the forest.
There are plenty of things to be seen and found in Nottingham, but the best way is to personally explore the city. Once there, you won’t be sorry you’ve chosen such a fantastic location.
