Nottingham, UK

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) Pop: 280,000 (city) 670,000 (metro)

A midlands city, Nottingham is just south of Sherwood Forest associated in legend from the Medieval period, with Robin Hood and his Merry Band of knaves.

Modern Nottingham shows an extremely diverse economic spectrum that includes Experian, Capital One, Siemens, Games Workshop, Speedo, and Paul Smith fashions.

With the exception of Robin Hood perhaps, the city's transcendent native son is William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army.

Attractions in Nottingham

Lace Market - 18th century industrial buildings

Sherwood Forest

City of Caves - a cave network used historically for various business and safety purposes

The Tales of Robin Hood - attraction centre

Nottingham Castle and Museum

Car Rentals in the UK

Galleries of Justice - museum featuring rooms dating to the 14th and 15th centuries

Riverside Festival - in August, annually attracts 100,000 or more visitors for the music

National Ice Centre

Now Festival - October-November offering multiple art activities

Goose Fair - amusement rides in October

Nottingham Racecourse

National water Sports Centre

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Beer Festival - annually in October

Christmas Craft Fair

Strangers Hall Museum - offers collection of antique toys and a guided experience from the Tudor to the Victorian period

Visit Nottinghamshire - The official tourism website for visitors to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Promoting events, attractions, things to do and places to stay, plus literary heroes and legendary tales in Robin Hood country