Nottinghamshire is the land of Robin Hood. It was in Sherwood Forest, that the fictional outlaw carried out his exploits. Nottingham is known as the "Queen of the Midlands," and has long been recognized as a manufacturing centre for hosiery and lace. Visitors should make a point to stroll through the Victorian warehouses of the Lace Market. It is a cosmopolitan city, with a diversity of cultures, and countryside close at hand. It's a great place in which to live and work and to those who know Nottingham it came as no surprise that in a recent national survey it was voted the best city in the country in which to live.
Arts & Culture � If you�re excited by cutting-edge music, theatre, art and dance then Nottingham is the place for you! The Nottingham Playhouse is notorious for pushing the boundaries of theatre, performing arts, dance and drama. The Harley Gallery boasts three exhibition spaces dedicated to the display of contemporary visual art and craft. The Theatre Royal regularly hosts world-class performances like the St Petersburg Ballet. There are also numerous castles, cathedrals and museums to visit.
Outdoor Life � The villages along Nottinghamshire's rivers and canals provide a pleasant atmosphere for a walk or picnic. Adrenalin Jungle is the largest outdoor activity in the county set in 150 acres of Sherwood Forest and offers quads, paintball, mud buggies, 4x4, assault courses and clay pigeon shooting. Spectators can enjoy world-class sporting entertainment at venues like Trent Bridge (cricket), City Ground (football), the National Ice Centre and Nottingham Racecourse
Shopping � Nottingham is rated in the top five shopping cities in the UK you�ll find designer stores and retailers stocking the biggest names. Ranging from the more exclusive for the discerning shopper, to the large commercial centres for all the high street names. We�ve some of the biggest department stores, and plenty of convenient out of town retail parks and outlets.
Nightlife � With more pubs, bars and restaurants in one square mile than any other European city, Nottingham has always known how to have a good time. There are four distinct night time hotspots in Nottingham and in recent years, the emergence of a buzzing late-night bar scene has begun to rival its famous nightclub scene.
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