Visit Nottingham

Welcome to Nottingham! A medium-sized city in the middle of the UK, Notts may surprise you with what it has to offer - often competing with larger cities of culture. Alongside its historic skate scene, Nottingham is well known for its history, tourism, arts, fashion, sports and scenery. Check out our shortlist of just a few of our favourite things to see on your visit here!

  • Shop

    Forty Two skateshop
    Nottingham’s skater-owned bricks ‘n’ mortar shop, situated right in the city centre. Rob & the team will be happy to give advice on boards, spots & parks.
    19 Victoria St, Nottingham NG1 2EW

    Supereight online skateshop
    Another Notts skater-owned independent shop, operating online - check out their website for a huge range of brands.
    www.supereight.net

    Montana Nottingham
    The flagship UK store of the world-famous spray paint brand, ran by graffiti legend DILK. Pop in for paint, pens, zines & clothing!
    Unit 13 Avenue A, Sneinton Market, Nottingham NG1 1DT

    Honest Skateboards
    Local skateboard & clothing brand from Notts skater Fred Naylor.
    www.honestskateboards.com

  • Eat, drink, relax

    Sneinton Market
    The home of independent shops, cafés, and skateboarding. Have a wander through the avenues, grab a pint at the Fox & Grapes pub, and look out for the regular food stalls & events.
    Gedling Street, Nottingham NG1 1DS

    Blend Coffee
    Local purveyor of coffee, cake & chunky toasties. Based right next to Sneinton Market, and also over in the Nottingham Contemporary gallery next to Tram Line Spot.
    Garner's Hill, Nottingham NG1 2GB

    Broadway Cinema & Cafébar
    Nottingham’s independent cinema showing a great range of new releases alongside lesser-known films. Relaxed cafébar with a good vegan-friendly menu. Good spot to chill and catch up on some emails!
    14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL

    The Old Angel
    Cosy pub that’s also a microbrewery & gig venue, with a good food menu including vegan options. A DJ may be spinning records in the corner on Saturday nights!
    7 Stoney St, Nottingham NG1 1LG

    King Billy
    Another local pub around the corner from Sneinton Market. Skaters will likely be hanging out around the pool table upstairs!
    King William IV, 6 Eyre St, Nottingham NG2 4RG

    Annie’s Burger Shack
    Local America-inspired burger joint with an expansive menu - every item of which has a vegetarian and vegan version!
    5 Broadway, Nottingham NG1 1PR

    Vi-Va Indian Tapas
    Great curry dishes you can share, with loads of them vegan. Right in the centre of Hockley, the hill leading down to Sneinton Market.
    6 Goose Gate, Nottingham NG1 1FF

    LeftLion Magazine
    Look out for independent culture & events mag, LeftLion Magazine, in 400 shops, cafés, bars, and other venues around Nottingham!

  • See & do

    The Castle
    A thousand year history surrounds this site, just a 5 minute walk from the city centre.
    Lenton Rd, Nottingham NG1 6EL

    Robin Hood statue
    Just outside the castle walls, it’s the ultimate Nottingham tourist photo spot!
    Castle Rd, Nottingham NG1 6AA

    The Caves
    The biggest network of underground caves in the UK, right underneath the city of Nottingham.
    Garner's Hill, Nottingham NG1 1HF

    Nottingham Contemporary Gallery
    International art for all, for free, at the biggest gallery in Notts.
    Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB

    Surface Gallery
    A non-profit, volunteer-run gallery in the heart of the city. Regular host of group shows including the yearly Street Art Festival and International Postcard Show.
    16 Southwell Rd, Nottingham NG1 1DL

    Cycle the canal from the city to The Embankment
    A pleasant route from the city centre to the Trent river. Interesting sights include narrowboats, the rowing club, the Nottingham Forest football club, the memorial gardens, an art deco bandstand, and Trent Bridge.
    Start: London Rd, Nottingham NG2 3BJ
    End: Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 2FH