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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But as with all great cities across the globe, there are some things Nottingham is better known for than others.
![Beneath the city streets lies a fascinating network of over 800 sandstone caves, dating back to the medieval period. Tours of the caves offer a unique glimpse into the city's history.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/11/10/21/640px-Nottingham_caves_04.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. City of Caves
Beneath the city streets lies a fascinating network of over 800 sandstone caves, dating back to the medieval period. Tours of the caves offer a unique glimpse into the city's history. | Immanuel Giel
![Renowned as one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country, Trent Bridge is a pilgrimage site for cricket fans. It regularly hosts international matches as well as local county games.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/11/10/46/City_Ground_and_Trent_Bridge_cricket_ground%2C_Nottingham_%2850289653936%29.png?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Trent Bridge
Renowned as one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country, Trent Bridge is a pilgrimage site for cricket fans. It regularly hosts international matches as well as local county games. | Arran Bee
![With a stunning main campus and a reputation for academic excellence, the University of Nottingham is one of the top universities in the UK, attracting students and scholars from around the world.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/11/10/54/Trent_Building%2C_Nottingham_University_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1044982.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. University of Nottingham
With a stunning main campus and a reputation for academic excellence, the University of Nottingham is one of the top universities in the UK, attracting students and scholars from around the world. | Creative commons
![This striking modern art gallery in the Lace Market offers cutting-edge exhibitions of contemporary art, making it a key player in the UK’s art scene.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/11/10/06/Nottingham-Contemporary-Light-NightT.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Nottingham Contemporary
This striking modern art gallery in the Lace Market offers cutting-edge exhibitions of contemporary art, making it a key player in the UK’s art scene. | Creative Commons