New homes in
Nottingham

Welcome to Nottingham, a small but mighty city in the East Midlands, steeped in legend and history. With an abundance of things to see and plenty of activities for the whole family, Nottingham is a wonderful place to call home. 

Once an epicentre of lace and hosiery manufacturing, Nottingham has evolved into a hotbed of creativity and opportunity. Like most major cities in the UK, it’s got a buzzing, metropolitan feel, attracting residents from all around the world.

Nottingham is for sure a family-friendly city too, with a number of outstanding and good Ofsted rated schools to choose from.

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Living in Nottingham

All of this, right on your doorstep

Nottinghamshire offers the chance to explore legendary landscapes and dive into rich history as well as enjoy city life with shopping and dining in Nottingham itself.

 

Immerse yourself in the stories of Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest, just 18 miles from the city centre. Here you’ll find 375 hectares housing lots of different wildlife, fungi, trees, and plants. Wooded for centuries and once part of a vast royal hunting ground, Sherwood Forest is a unique place to spend a day.

 

In the city itself you’ll find Anglo-Saxon caves, Nottingham Castle and the Lace Centre, where you’ll learn about the city’s rich history in the lacemaking industry.

 

There are plenty of things to see for those in search of culture, from art galleries, cathedrals and museums, including the Nottingham Natural History Museum

 

Nottinghamshire’s country parks and gardens are always a popular place get some fresh air and explore. With some attractions open all year round, Nottingham’s country parks and gardens are perfect for family days out with a picnic in the summer, spotting wildlife and enjoying annual events and festivals.

Transport

Nottingham Train Station offers links to other major cities like London, Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds as well as to other parts of Nottinghamshire making commuting as well as exploring the local area easy and stress-free.

With a tram system in the city and an award-winning bus service, getting around in Nottingham is easy and affordable. The benefits of being a compact city mean it’s a walker’s dream and the many cycle routes make Nottingham perfect for cyclists.

The M1 taking you north and south to London is close by for people commuting by car and Nottingham City Airport is less than half an hour away by car offering flights to other parts of the UK as well as further afield.

Shopping

Nottingham is a small city with largely pedestrianised streets, making for an easy and enjoyable shopping trip.

At Victoria Centre, you’ll find your favourite high street retailers and large department stores like Debenhams, John Lewis and House of Fraser. If you’re looking for something a bit different, the Creative Quarter, spanning the Lace Market and Hockley, is a short walk away where you’ll find an array of independent shops, selling wonderfully unique items.  Other hotspots for independent and vintage shopping include Derby Road, Mansfield Road and St James Street.

If you find yourself out and about in the countryside, you can get some more independent retail therapy at the many market towns in Nottinghamshire. Pick up local produce, freshly baked bread and homemade condiments, perfect for lazy weekend mornings.

Food

With a vast selection of restaurants to suit every taste and budget, enjoy a delicious tour of Nottinghamshire’s restaurants, cafés and bars. From elegant fine dining to relaxed wholesome pub food, Nottingham has plenty to keep your tastebuds happy.

International cuisine is right at home in Nottingham, and the city’s ‘curry quarter’ has many world-class and authentic South Asian options. Take a culinary trip around the world with a choice of tapas bars, American burger joints, rustic French cuisine and vegan and vegetarian eateries.

Nottingham has lots to offer the night owls too, with an array of pubs, bars and nightclubs where you can dance the night away.

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