Nottingham in General

I have lived in Nottingham for a very long time 20+ years - so I should know it. I even moved back to Notty after spending a post grad year away. I do have mixed feelings about the place but I'll try to give you an idea. The City ----------- Nottingham has a good transport system including a tram the runs from the outskirts (Hucknall) into the city. The disabled access on this tram is brilliant. I went on a trip with a lot of students with complex needs and they all fitted on to the tram in their wheelchairs. Buses are good but quite expensive. (£1.50 single for a short trip). In fact anywhere I've been in the world has cheaper buses ...  Read the complete review

Nottingham is a compact city in the heart of the East Midlands of England. It is split into different residential areas set around the city centre. When you mention Nottingham to people from elsewhere, four main things usually spring to their minds: "Robin Hood" Yes, Nottingham was, according to legend, the home of the famous outlaw Robin Hood, and there are various tributes to him around the city, not least the statue shown in the photo above, which is actually outside Nottingham Castle. Actually, Sherwood Forest, where he is alleged to have hailed from, is some miles away from Nottingham city, but let's not let that ...  Read the complete review

I've been to Nottingham a fair few times, having lived in Leicester for a few years, they're so close to each other, it's nice to be able to visit other places, and Nottingham was one of my favourites. The city centre is vibrant and fresh, with a great nightlife and a large selection of shops and bars to frequent. the transport links are pretty good, with a tram service throughout the city. they have an icerink, which is great, where they also hold lots of gigs and events. i like the feel of Nottingham, it had a really happy feel to it, with plenty of people around and a good mix of old and new, with generic shops and local shops mixing well. the nightlife is ...  Read the complete review

Nottingham has a really bad reputation for gun crime, burglary and crime in general in the UK. However, I lived there for three years and in my opinion, as long as you don't do anything silly like wander round round in the dark on your own in the middle of the night, or get involved with a gang, you'll be fine! Like any other city, there are parts which are nice and expensive and parts which are quite scummy (admittedly near the city centre it is mainly the latter). However, for a day trip there is quite a lot to see and do. A few miles out is Sherwood Forest, home to the legendary Robin Hood. You'll need a car to get there but it's a nice place to ...  Read the complete review

I have moved about 20 times in my life, or once every two years on average and that includes my early years in England, most of my adult life in Scotland, apart from a couple of years in Australia, and for the last few years I have lived in the East Midlands in the village of East Bridgford, Notts. Thanks to the plethora of programs on TV about the best and worse places to live in Britain, you could be forgiven for assuming that the whole of Nottinghamshire was rough, with modern day highwaymen brandishing knives and guns. In fact where I live now is the nicest place I have ever lived in my life, by far (including those two years having to stare at Sydney ...  Read the complete review