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Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more examples of his work whilst you visit Nottingham, especially as you make your way up towards Hockley and the Lace Market – his style is synonymous with Nottingham life. The occasional gargoyle was thrown in for good measure. His signature was towers and turrets, often in the Tudor style, and horizontal lines of blue and red bricks. If you’re stood with your back to the Left Lion then just gaze over to your right and take in some of the finest examples of architecture that the man, Watson Fothergill, left to this industrial town. THE FINEST ARCHITECT OF THE VICTORIAN ERA? Years ago Nottingham was a melting pot of two towns – Anglo-Saxon and French Norman, and the market square was where it all went off! If you look closely at the floor you will notice a metal line leading up towards the Council House – today it works as a drainage channel but a little Nottingham secret is that years ago this was where the old wall ran that separated these two feisty camps. But did you know it’s the country’s second-largest public square, pipped to the post by Trafalgar Square in London? No doubt you’ve already been into Old Market Square for a little look around – no visit to Nottingham is complete without experiencing the heart of the city. The Secrets of Nottingham’s Market Square Visiting the castle is definitely one of the best things to do in Nottingham, but for now, you can have an excellent vantage point of our city’s ancient fortress – this is the real reason I recommend a trip to the top of St James Street car park. The other side, however, allows you brilliant views over Nottingham Castle. What is now an ugly city through-road was once a beautiful timbered avenue of residences and shops, which could have easily given the likes of Chester or York a run for their money! Sadly, it was only demolished in the 1960s and hopefully the guy in charge was sacked – one of Nottingham’s saddest tragedies! One side of the car park offers you a peek through to Old Market Square down Friar Lane and a chance to reminisce about Nottingham’s Tudor version of the current Maid Marion Way. No, but once you’ve made it through the stairwell to the top floor, you may well be asking if I’ve lost my sense of smell! (who even pee’s in a stairwell!?) Anyway, you’re at the top now so just enjoy the view.įrom the top of St James Street car park you have one of the best views in Nottingham. Have I lost my mind, putting a car park on a Nottingham attractions list!? Where wealthy folk open up their gardens, and sometimes patio doors, and you get to see what gardens can look like when you can afford a landscaper! 3. In fact, if you’re in town in early June, it’s well worth visiting an event in this area called the Park Gardens Trail. If you’re not from Nottingham you will be unaware that the housing estate on the other side of the tunnel is Nottingham’s most exclusive residential area. It’s quite a drop, as you will see after you climb all the stairs, and was a massive feat of engineering. There’s a lovely little terrace where you can grab a drink from the Playhouse bar and do a spot of bird watching.

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Obviously, The Bean is much more famous but is it as good at receiving Sky TV I ask you!? Stick around and you might be lucky enough to witness a few pigeons headbutt the shiny reflective sculpture. This magnificent silver dish is by the same guy who made the iconic Cloud Gate in Chicago (aka The Bean), installation artist Anish Kapoor. Anish Kapoor’s Sky MirrorĪ 5 minute walk from Nottingham Castle, the wonderfully brilliant Sky Mirror sits proudly on the terrace of the Nottingham Playhouse. Well here’s our list of the quirkiest, queerest and quaintest Nottingham places… The Best Hidden Gems In Nottingham 1. Independent shops, unique coffee spots, the best markets, cool little historical snippets and quirky things to do in Nottingham. So let us show you around our town and introduce you to a few Nottingham hidden gems that will make you feel more like a local and enhance your visit to our wonderful city.

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Or, take my free Nottingham walking tour!But once you’re through with those main attractions you’ll be wanting to find those Nottingham places of interest that only locals seem to know about, or perhaps a few hidden gems Nottingham residents haven’t even heard of. There are plenty of normal fun things to do in Nottingham as a tourist – visit Nottingham Castle, the Contemporary Art Museum and The National Justice Museum.

There are quite a few quirky things to do in Nottingham and more than a handful of unique places to visit, it’s a pretty interesting place!

As a local I’ve been exploring Nottingham for 30 years and yet I’m still finding great places, even now.