Living in Nottingham

Nottingham is a great city with something for everyone. There are plenty of designer brands and high-street favourites, as well as independent retailers that cater to all tastes. The foodie scene in Nottingham also has restaurants from every corner of the globe, and some even have Michelin Stars! Nottingham's literary heritage is impressive too. it was voted UK City of Literature by UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2017 so we've got culture on our side, not to mention fantastic theatres alongside world famous authors like Alan Bennett and Philip Pullman who all call this wonderful place home.

Nottingham is a city that provides an unbeatable balance of quality and affordability. With Nottingham being on the edge of Sherwood Forest, we have easy access to hiking trails and places like Hardwick Hall. However, what makes this place so attractive is its low cost of living, which means residents can spend more money shopping for clothes or dining out at one of our many fabulous restaurants. Businesses love how they're able to draw talented people from all over because not only are there plenty of opportunities here, but it's also worth mentioning that families find peace knowing their kids will be safe with us, as Nottingham has earned such great reviews as one of the safest cities in England. Nottingham offers everything you could want, beautiful countryside minutes outside your door where visitors might stumble across deer in the beautiful nearby parks and forests.

Student Nightlife in Nottingham
​Rock City is an iconic venue that hosts some of the biggest names in club/live music scenes. Thursdays are student nights with 2-4-1 drinks, and they also have other venues such as Rescue Rooms & Stealth next to Rock City for those looking for something more intimate or if you're not a fan of crowds. The Bodega in Hockley has DJs playing on Sundays and Tuesdays while The Forum offers live bands every night of the week.

Culture
There are so many things to do in Nottingham and the best way to experience it is by visiting its arts scene. One of the most important places on an arty tour should be The Nottingham Contemporary, a serious art centre that would fit right at home in any European city. Hockley, a small area in Nottingham has become the trendy hub of the city. 

Restaurants like Côte Brasserie which offer an exquisite selection of menu options at affordable prices for all tastes. It also features various creative spaces including Confetti which is a new media venue that hosts events ranging from theatre productions to music concerts with room capacity up to 400 people. Central Arts Centre which offers some interesting exhibitions showcasing local talent alongside larger international names. Another good venue to attend is the supper club, where talented storytellers gather around tables between 7pm and 9:30 pm each Friday evening along with their audience.

If you are looking for historic or modern architecture then Nottingham has it in abundance. Walking around the city it soon becomes apparent that the local builders are indeed talented and they are a credit to the town and people.

Travel in Nottingham
Nottingham is a hopping city with three of the UK's top travel companies. With NCT, Trent Barton and NET Trams bus links to anywhere in Nottinghamshire, you can travel around quite easily and enjoy everything this bustling metropolis has to offer from home or work

Robin Hood of Sherwood
Robin Hood and the famous legend that developed in the Middle Ages around Nottingham. As one might imagine, it was a time when people were struggling to make ends meet and many peasants lived under what we would now consider unacceptable oppression from their feudal lords. They struggled for decades against these injustices until they found hope with an unlikely hero, which was Robin hood. The Sheriff of Nottingham had been oppressing the villagers for years while making himself rich off their hard work but he met his match as soon as this new bandit began stealing from him during daylight hours without any regard for public opinion or consequence. The loyalty that so easily switched sides between oppressor and oppressed made Sherwood Forest infamous across Europe. 

Good places to live in Nottingham
Nottingham is one of the UK's 6 largest cities, meaning that it has an abundance of excellent places to live. If you want a fantastic place for your new home in Nottingham, here are our top 3 favourite areas: 
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1) Hyson Green- It was named Best Neighbourhood by The Sunday Times and features great amenities such as good schools and close proximity to supermarkets. This area also offers easy access into town so if you're looking for convenience with character then this neighbourhood will be the perfect choice

2) Wollaton East - A hidden gem on these hillsides where residents can enjoy quiet living but still have quick commutes because they’re just 10 minutes outside central Nottingham. Excellent homes at

3) One of Nottingham’s premium areas, West Bridgford is an excellent suburb. It's not hard to see why this area has such a high reputation; its proximity to the city centre and sporting venues makes it perfect for those who love all that life in the Midlands can offer! There are many restaurants and pubs where you'll enjoy great food with friends from around town or even internationally if you're lucky enough to have visitors coming over.

Nottingham house prices
Affordable house prices are another attraction that brings people too Nottingham. With a population of over 500,000 people and an average house price coming out to £214,435 as of August 2020 according to Zoopla (a property listings website), You can definitely afford more for less Compare this statistic with London housing and average prices down south of a staggering cost of living of £653,965 per property, then it's easy to see why many so many buyers have chosen Nottingham as their home instead.

Renting property in Nottingham
If you are looking to move and live in Nottingham, renting a property may be your way forward. This major UK city offers good prospects for rental accommodation with average prices starting at £675 per calendar month for a single bedroom flat that rise up to around £950 if you want 2 bedrooms. These rates apply mostly to the City area of Nottingham while those who rent on the outskirts or beyond can find much better deals than these figures suggest as well. So renting is a good viable solution at much affordable prices than most large cities have to offer.

University
Nottingham university is one of the best universities in the world. With a long history, Nottingham has become home to some of the most intelligent and educated students in Europe. It was founded in 1838 as an Anglican institution for training teachers and clerics; but it has grown into so much more than that! The university now offers undergraduate courses from over 120 different subjects including law, engineering, business management, social sciences, art & design and psychology. The University also boasts excellent facilities such as the Jubilee Campus with its state-of-the-art teaching laboratories and sports centre or Lenton Lane which houses new student accommodation within walking distance of all campus services. 


Nottingham Sporting Venues
Nottingham is certainly home to many fantastic sports venues and stadiums, including 2 football teams, rugby, cricket and ice hockey, horse racing and greyhound tracc are among them. If you're looking for a spectator sport or game to watch or play in Nottingham then you do not need to travel far to find one in this sporting city. Here is short list of some of the more popular  sport venues in and around Nottingham: 

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground- This large stadium venue can hold around 17,500 spectators at once and has hosted cricket matches including the Ashes test matches against Australia a few years ago in 2015

The city ground is the home of Nottingham Forest FC football team. The stadium is an all-seater 30,445 affair, but is also used for concerts and other events.

Nottingham, Meadow Lane Stadium is home to Notts County Football club and been that way since 1910, this all-seated stadium holds up to 20,229 spectators comfortably

Forest recreation ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 6LD. This is venue that hosts many squash tournaments, tennis matches, bowls fixtures and boasts allsorts of outdoor and sporting facilities

Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey team is situated at the Motorpoint Arena right in the heart of Nottingham city. This live entertainment venue is the largest of its kind in the East Midlands and was originally opened by Jayne Torvill the Olympic gold medalist in April 2000.