Nottingham,
the regional capital of the
East Midlands, is famous around the world for many things - from fine lace to football, from Robin Hood and the Sheriff to household names
such as the
Boots Company and
Raleigh Industries. It is a cosmopolitan city, with a diversity of cultures, and countryside close at hand. It's a great place in which
to live and work - and to those who know Nottingham it came as no surprise that in a recent national survey it was voted the
best city in the country in which to live.
The city combines the best of old and new. Shoppers have excellent modern shopping
centres and traditional markets. Cultural life thrives, with a superb modern concert hall attracting well know names from
the classical, pop and rock worlds, and two theatres - including the lovingly restored Theatre Royal.
Although
Nottingham is a modern city, it is also proud of its history and heritage. There are a variety of excellent and unusual
museums featuring natural history, science, costume and textiles, canals and local history.
Many fine old buildings remain
in the city, including the 15th century church of St Mary on High Pavement, Georgian town houses and several picturesque pubs.
Some have medieval origins: The Trip to Jerusalem at the foot of Castle Rock, reputedly the oldest pub in England, the Bell
Inn, the Royal Children and the Salutation Inn. A former Unitarian church on the fringe of the city's Lace Market area is now converted into a Lace Hall, illustrating the history of Nottingham's most famous product.
Nottingham incredibly easy to get to:
Nottinghamshire conveniently
situated at the heart of the UK, with excellent air, rail and road links. The proximity of the M1, A1, A52 and A46 means the
county is easily accessible by car. While speedy rail links run from Nottingham to much of the UK.
We're served by two airports: East Midlands Airport: Nottingham, Leicester, Derby brings south
Nottinghamshire within easy reach of Scotland, Ireland and the rest of Europe's major cities. And Robin Hood Doncaster Airport is ideal for accessing the north of the county.
