Things to do in

Nottinghamshire

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Nottingham into the vibrant place you see today. On your tour, discover the first Anglosaxon tribes that settled in Nottingham, to the oldest surviving parts of the city, to today's bustling market streets and churches. Uncover how the industrial revolution shifted Nottingham's place in England and how locals live today. Walk in the footsteps of Robin Hood, the city's "first black entrepreneur" and body snatchers. Walk above an ancient cave system and discover the many secrets of Nottingham's famed streets with your local guide.

Nottingham is known as “The Queen of the Midlands” due to its women, however, it also has a rich history of rebellion! Home to Robin Hood, England’s greatest legendary outlaw and hero as well as Lord Byron, our greatest romantic writer and DH Lawrence author of “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, a book banned for 30 years. Nottingham’s history mirrors England’s history of Empire, rebellion and industry and this is reflected in the many iconic buildings and memorials in the city, covering nearly 2,000 years of history. Discover how it became a world trade hub through its lace industry, which gave this city its nickname at the height of the British Empire in the 19th century: City of World Lace Manufacture.