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Nottingham Forest Football Club is a division one team based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. The club competes in the Premier League.

Trent Bridge home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. Host to both County and International Cricket on a regular basis.

Holme Pierrepont Country Park - Home of The National Water Sports Centre is nestled amongst 270 acres of beautiful countryside - right in the heart of the bustling City of Nottingham. You will find everything from White Water Rafting and a relaxing Camping hotspot, to world-class training facilities as a UK Sport Accredited Elite Training Centre, as well as amazing outdoor activities.

Nottingham Arena, now known as the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, a world-class entertainment venue located in the heart of Nottingham city centre. Built between 1998 and 2000, as part of the National Ice Centre complex, we’ve become a cultural landmark and a hub for live entertainment in the East Midlands, attracting visitors from across the region and even internationally.

Blink and you might miss the entrance to Bridlesmith Walk, just off Bridesmith Gate, but its worth a wander up this unassuming walkway. Built in 1882 and formerly known as King John's Arcade, the passage connects the bustling shopping street of Bridlesmith Gate and Weekday Cross, where you can find the Lace Market Tram stop and Nottingham Contemporary. With a cheerful rainbow coloured roof and several independent shops to explore, this is one of Nottingham's many secret passageways.

Nottingham Castle promises the best day out for all, from history seekers to families wanting an action-packed adventure. Discover more and plan your perfect visit today.

For more than 1,000 years Southwell Minster has been opening its doors to welcome visitors, pilgrims and worshippers. As well as being a beautiful and a fascinating historic building, Southwell Minster is a community of clergy, other workers and many worshippers, contributing to the public life and private lives of the town and the whole diocese.

Meet amazing, costumed characters from Nottingham's history in the Grade II* listed Shire Hall. Explore the Victorian Courtroom, Georgian gaol, and ancient cells - all spread over five fascinating floors. Be inspired by exhibitions on themes of social justice, and discover our captivating collection. Experience justice and the law like never before.

Sherwood Forest has, for centuries, conjured up visions of its most famous resident – Robin Hood. At the heart of Sherwood’s legend, Robin and his merry men defend the rights of the poor, fool the law and hide out in amongst the forest’s famous oaks – a legend that has constantly adapted since the late medieval age, but has always endured. Wooded for centuries, and once part of a vast royal hunting ground, Sherwood’s a unique place to visit, boasting hundreds of ancient oaks.

Situated in the heart of Nottingham, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall are two of the UK’s most vibrant and thriving touring venues, leading the way for arts and entertainment in the East Midlands region.

Nottingham has the UK's largest network of caves - over 800 are hidden beneath its streets. At The City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of this vast underground network. Enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.

Lace up your skates and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the East Midland’s premier ice skating destination!

An architectural wonder, Wollaton Hall is one of the country’s finest Grade I listed Elizabethan buildings and the largest dedicated Natural History Museum in the county. There are over 90 red and 120 fallow deer at Wollaton. These wild deer are incredible to see, though during the rutting season (September and October), stags are protective of hinds, and during calving season (June and July).