What to do in Nottingham

Activities, attractions and tours
Nottingham which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Nottingham Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Nottingham has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Nottingham is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Nottingham to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Nottingham Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Nottingham.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Nottingham attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Nottingham City Centre which includes a statue or sculpture

Nottingham City Centre

4/5(16 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Nottingham City Centre. Make a stop by Old Market Square or Theatre Royal while you're exploring the area.

Nottingham City Centre
Lace Market showing a city, road cycling and street scenes

Lace Market

Lace Market is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nottingham Contemporary or St Mary's Church.

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The Park

4/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in The Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Cathedral.

The Park

Basford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Basford and surrounding area, you can visit Rock City Nottingham and Nottingham Cathedral.

Basford
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Hockley

Bars, shopping, and theaters highlight some of the notable features of Hockley. Make a stop by The Lost Caves while you're exploring.

Hockley
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Hyson Green

While there might not be top attractions in Hyson Green, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nottingham Cathedral and Rock City Nottingham.

Hyson Green

Day trip destinations from Nottingham