Nottingham Nightlife

Nottingham, home to two major universities, is a popular destination for
tourists and party goers that are particularly into alternative and rock music.
Do it yourself music in just about every conceivable genre is catered for in
various venues as well as in the multitude of Nottingham pubs and clubs. Old
Market Square is the venue for rock, punk, emo, and other alternative music
festivals and events with Rock City being the biggest and most popular venue for
music of this type.

Tourism

The rich history of Nottingham city has made the region a very popular
destination with tourists from across the country and further afield. As well as
historical sites such as Nottingham Castle and the City of Caves there are many
parks and gardens that offer beauty and tranquillity while other major
attractions include the annual Gamecity Festival attracting games companies and
gamers to the Old Market Square and other venues across the city.

Nottingham Universities

Nottingham is home to two major universities – the University of Nottingham and
Nottingham Trent University. A number of colleges and training and educational
facilities are also located in the city so Nottingham enjoys a particularly
vibrant and youthful population; something which is evident in many of the pubs
and clubs in Nottingham.

Alternative Music Scene

The alternative music scene is one of the biggest attractions that Nottingham
nightlife has to offer. As well as attracting the teenage emo, punk, and rock
culture, many other styles of music have been born and developed in the city.
DIY Punk and Dubstep dance music can both place a large part of their birth and
success in Nottingham. Folk music and Indie music also enjoy a particularly
strong following in and around the pubs and clubs of Nottingham.

Entertainment

Music isn’t everything that Nottingham has to offer either. Two large capacity
theatres as well as several smaller and more specialised theatres attract many
different plays and stage plays while Nottingham can also boast the smallest
cinema in the world – the Screen Room has just 21 seats. Film and the performing
arts are something of a central theme to the city, which offers numerous multi
screen cinemas as well as a renowned collection of independent film houses.

Sherwood Forest And Other Attractions

The legend and story of Robin Hood has fascinated book and film lovers for
decades, and has made sites like Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle
especially popular with the tourist trade. What’s more, many Nottingham pubs
have become major tourist landmarks in themselves because of their age, their
architecture, and their heritage. Along with a wide variety of museums and
galleries, Nottingham historical sites have a lot to offer the the tourist.

Nottingham On BoozeBritain

BoozeBritain is a community managed directory of pubs and clubs across Britain
and includes an extensive selection of Nottingham bars. To find details of the
best and some of the most unusual venues to visit during your stay browse
through our listings and, if you’ve already visited any of the venues, why not
add your own comments, rating, or even pictures to the directory to help others.