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Nottingham.city blog
In-depth articles about Nottingham's independent businesses, neighbourhoods, culture, and community life. Written for people who want to know the city better.
Nottingham With Kids: A Summer Guide
Family-friendly ideas for parks, museums, galleries, libraries, events, cinemas, swimming, and easy days out around Nottingham.
Where to Shop Local in Nottingham
A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to Nottingham's independent shops, from Hockley and Sneinton Market to Sherwood, Beeston, and West Bridgford.
How to Spend a Day by the River Trent
A practical route for Victoria Embankment, Trent Bridge, the Meadows, West Bridgford, riverside pubs, parks, sport, and summer events.
A Local Guide to Hockley
Independent shops, bars, restaurants, cinema, galleries, and street art make Hockley Nottingham's most distinctive central neighbourhood.
Nottingham Summer Events to Know in 2026
From Splendour at Wollaton Park to castle concerts, Pride, food festivals, and folk in the Arboretum, Nottingham's 2026 summer calendar is packed.
Nottingham's Best Sunday Roasts
Where to find the best Sunday roast in Nottingham — from pub classics to modern interpretations, with proper Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings.
Where to Find Street Art in Nottingham
Nottingham has a thriving street art culture. Here's where to find the best murals, pieces, and art trails in the city.
History of the Lace Market
How Nottingham's Lace Market went from the global centre of lace production to the city's most distinctive cultural quarter.
Nottingham's Music Scene: Venues, Bands, and History
Nottingham has one of the UK's richest music scenes — from legendary venues to an emerging generation of artists shaping the city's sound.
A Guide to Nottingham's Green Spaces
Nottingham is a surprisingly green city. Here's a guide to the parks, gardens, nature reserves, and riverside walks that make it a great place to be outdoors.
Best Independent Coffee Shops in Nottingham
From city-centre espresso bars to neighbourhood gems, here are the independent coffee shops that make Nottingham's coffee scene genuinely special.