Perhaps nothing is more synonymous with Nottingham than the legendary figure of Robin Hood. Explore the adventures of this famed outlaw and his band of Merry Men through historical sites and the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest.Perhaps nothing is more synonymous with Nottingham than the legendary figure of Robin Hood. Explore the adventures of this famed outlaw and his band of Merry Men through historical sites and the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest.
Perhaps nothing is more synonymous with Nottingham than the legendary figure of Robin Hood. Explore the adventures of this famed outlaw and his band of Merry Men through historical sites and the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest. | David Telford

15 things that Nottingham is famous for - from Robin Hood to ancient pubs

By Abigail Rabbett
Published 11th Jun 2024, 11:30 BST

Epic music venues, lauded celebrities and literary links are all on the list

There’s no two ways about it, we think Nottingham is a pretty special place.

With lively nightlife and stories to tell in every corner of the city, we’ll never stop hyping up our hometown.

But as with all great cities across the globe, there are some things Nottingham is better known for than others.

Paris is known for romance and macarons, while Cambridge is known for punts and bicycles.

Here are 15 things that our amazing city is famous for from tales of Robin Hood to ancient pubs and literary legends.

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Perched on a high rock, Nottingham Castle is an iconic landmark with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Recently refurbished, it now offers a world-class art gallery and museum, alongside stunning views of the city.

1. Nottingham Castle

Perched on a high rock, Nottingham Castle is an iconic landmark with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Recently refurbished, it now offers a world-class art gallery and museum, alongside stunning views of the city. | Roy Hughes

This Elizabethan mansion set in a 500-acre park is not only an architectural gem but also houses a fascinating natural history museum. The park is also home to free-roaming deer and beautiful botanical gardens. Wollaton Hall also has a famous resident, known locally as Batman's house, it was used as a filming location in the Dark Knight.

2. Wollaton Hall

This Elizabethan mansion set in a 500-acre park is not only an architectural gem but also houses a fascinating natural history museum. The park is also home to free-roaming deer and beautiful botanical gardens. Wollaton Hall also has a famous resident, known locally as Batman's house, it was used as a filming location in the Dark Knight. | Mike Peel

Once the heart of the world’s lace industry, this historic quarter now stands as a protected heritage area. The Lace Market’s red brick warehouses have been transformed into stylish bars, restaurants, and boutiques.

3. Lace Market

Once the heart of the world’s lace industry, this historic quarter now stands as a protected heritage area. The Lace Market’s red brick warehouses have been transformed into stylish bars, restaurants, and boutiques. | John Sutton

As the largest public space in the UK after London's Trafalgar Square, Old Market Square is a bustling hub for shopping, socializing, and seasonal events like the Christmas market and summer beach.

4. Old Market Square

As the largest public space in the UK after London's Trafalgar Square, Old Market Square is a bustling hub for shopping, socializing, and seasonal events like the Christmas market and summer beach. | Alan Murray-Rust

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