Nottingham is located in the county of Nottinghamshire in the UK, on the Trent River. Nottingham is called the "Queen of the Midlands", and the city's name is closely related to the legend of Robin Hood, who, according to tradition, traded with his gang in the Sherwood Forest, where he fought for justice.
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How get to Nottingham
The nearest airport is East Midlands located in Leicestershire, between the cities of Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Buses Skylink from Nottingham to the airport depart every hour from the stop at Friar Lane. The fare will be 5 pounds, the journey time is 45 minutes.
At the railway station. a station located south of the city center, trains arrive from Birmingham (travel time 1 hour 30 minutes), Manchester (2 hours) and London (2 hours). Also in Nottingham organized frequent regular communication with the nearest suburbs: Southwell, Eastwood and Newark. Most trains leave from the Broadmarsh bus station.
Central Trains connects Nottingham with Liverpool in the northwest of the country, as well as with Stansted Airport in London. Midland Mainline serves the West Midlands, London and the North of the country
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Transportation
Public transport services in the city are provided by two companies: Trentbarton and Nottingham City Transport, carrying out the bus service. Buses leave from the bus stations "Broadmarsh" and "Victoria", as well as from the main streets of the city - Old Market Square, Parliament Street and Carrington Street.
The "Kangaroo ticket" allows you to use public transport throughout the city for 2, 7 pounds , including buses and trams
The tram service is provided by Nottingham Express Transit. The routes run from the railway station. station of Nottingham, located on Station Street in the south of the city and follow up to Hucknall in the north. A ticket for one trip costs 1, 2 pounds.
A bicycle can be rented for 9 pounds a day at the rental point "Bunneys Bikes" on 97 Carrington St, located next to the railway station. railway station
Climate
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The climate is moderate, changeable. Summer days can be hot or cold. The average maximum temperature in the summer months varies from +20 to +25 degrees. The coldest months are January and February
Shopping
Large shopping centers: Broadmarsh Shopping Center and Victoria Center The main shopping streets of the city are Lister Gate and Clumber Street, and the shops of the most famous European designers can find on the streets of Bridlesmith Gate and Victoria Street
Entertainment, sightseeing and attractions Nottingham
Sightseeing No. 1 is of course Nottingham Castle, now a museum with an exhibition of the history of the city. Right behind the gate of the castle is a monument to the famous fighter for justice and a favorite character babies from around the world - Robin Hood. Sherwood Forest, according to the legend, the headquarters of Robin Hood, is now a park area. Located near the village of Edwinstow, it is notable for a long-lived oak tree estimated at 800-1000 years old.
The non-growing path leads to Newstead Abbey, the home of the poet Lord Byron, located 18 km north of the city center. The tomb of Lord Byron is located in the church of Hucknall, on Hucknall's high street.
Also noteworthy is the Renaissance palace "Wallaton Hall", which was built in 1580 by architect Robert Smithson. Surrounded by a picturesque park, now the palace functions as a museum of natural history.
Directly in the city you should see the Gothic cathedral Church of St. Nicholas. Barnabas (1841-1844), located at the intersection of Derby Road and North Circus Street. The largest medieval church in Nottingham is St Mary the Virgin. And also a museum of crimes and punishments (Dostoevsky never dreamed!) Galleries of Justice. Another popular tourist attraction with a burning name - city caves «City of Caves». And, finally, the Nottingham Council House, which was built in 1927-1929. in the neo-baroque style. The dome of the 61-meter high crowns the building and rises majestically over Old Market Square, the largest square in the country.
Other noteworthy attractions include the Creswell Krags canyon and the Rufford Abbey abbey located outside the city:
- Limestone canyon "Creswell-Krags", in the rocky cliffs of which were found several caves inhabited during the last Ice Age 50-10 thousand years ago. You can get to Kresvel-Krags by train, which follows from Nottingham to Worksop, located on the northern outskirts of the Sherwood forest, along the railroad. line "Robin Hood Line", then by bus number 77.
- Abbey "Rufford Abbey" was founded by Gilbert de Gant in 1147
Nottingham Events
Nottingham Castle hosts an annual and very appetizing Nottingham Beer beer festival, and holiday Robin Hood Padgent. Rock Band concerts and festivals are regularly held on the territory of Wallaton Hall, and in September Old Market Square meets the annual gastronomic festival with the uncomplicated name Food and Drink.
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