The City of Nottingham
Nottingham is regarded as one of the most desirable places to study and it’s no wonder when you realize how much it has to offer.
If you have already enrolled with a university in Nottingham you will be happy to know that both universities have some of the highest number of applications in the country.
One of Nottingham’s biggest advantages is that the city is very compact making it easy to get around by foot especially from one bar to the next. As a result in recent years the city has been renowned for its nightlife and the emergence of a buzzing late-night bar scene.
With over 400 bars and clubs in and around the city centre you have something for everyone and remember with Megaclose accommodation you are only a short walk from all the excitement. A lot of the action happens within the rejuvenated Lace Market/Hockley area where all the fashionable bars like Bluu, Brass Monkey and Dogma have emerged. While in the city centre the Social provides a lively night out with the latest cutting edge music.
Nottingham is certainly a shoppers paradise from Paul Smith and Hugo Boss to Top Shop and New Look, you can go from designer to the best of the high street in a couple of steps. While if you work up an appetite while shopping don’t worry there are over 300 places to eat in the city centre alone.
While for all you sporting fans a trip down to City ground is certainly worth a day out, a jar or two at the South Bank and sing you heart out for your local university football team. The heydays of European champions (1979 and 1980) may be fading memories but it is still a good day out. Did you know that Nottingham is the smallest city ever to boast a European Cup winning team.
Below are some facts to tell your friends in the pub and amaze them with your Knowledge.
Did you know?
Nottingham is the fastest growing city.
Nottingham’s old Market Square is the biggest Market square in the country.
Nottingham has more sports facilities for its size than any other city in Europe.
Nottingham’s nightspots attract over 50’000 people every weekend.



