Culture

Experience Nottingham

With some amazing and historic places to spend a day or an evening out, Nottingham is full of treats for culture vultures. From major British art exhibitions, to historic castles and parks, to some of the best independent theatres and comedy clubs; the city has everything you could ask for.

At various times of the year The Old Market Square hosts large local events, a big wheel, fairs, concerts, exhibitions an ice rink and even a man-made beach.
Nottingham's very own Goose Fair festival always takes place in October and has done for more than 700 years.
The Galleries of Justice is a museum of Crime and Punishment in the city centre, with courtroom and gaols that date back to the 1400s.
The Royal Centre is a theatre and concert venue that hosts internationally renowned plays, dance performances, operas, concerts and comedy.
The Nottingham Playhouse has a rich history in theatre and comedy performances. The grounds outside it also host Anish Kapoor's £1.25million SkyMirror sculpture.
Nottingham also has a couple of other independent theatre spaces to its name, including The Arts Theatre.
If you like a night at the movies then Cineworld in the Cornerhouse hosts all the major blockbusters.
Broadway Cinema is a bastion of independent and foreign cinema and has played host to talks from directors like Quentin Tarantino and Shane Meadows.
Wollaton Hall is a country house and museum in Nottingham, which features as Wayne Manor in key scenes from the blockbuster Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises.
The City of Nottingham has a long association with the legend of Robin Hood, who was first referenced in English Literature over 700 years ago.
Nottingham Castle is the legendary home of Robin Hood’s Arch enemy, The Sheriff of Nottingham and now a fully functioning museum and art gallery.
Abbey and Park is one of many beautiful English Heritage sites in the Nottinghamshire region and perfect for a countryside walk on a Sunday.
If you’d like to know more about our local history then a trip to the caves of Nottingham is in order. If you’re feeling brave you can even do a ghost tour down there.
The Nottingham Contemporary is the cities major art gallery and has recently hosted the likes of David Hockney and the British Art Show. All for free!
The New Art Exchange is a dedicated gallery and cultural facility, which showcases the work of black contemporary arts.
Chinese New Year is always well celebrated across the city of Nottingham with major firework displays and festivals on offer.