Nottingham

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How about immersing yourself in the legend of Robin Hood during a stay at one of our Best Western hotels in Nottingham? Don't hesitate any longer and enjoy an unusual stay in the centre of England, in the heart of the Midlands, to discover this one-of-a-kind city. While the castle is a must during your holiday, the Lace Market district, the Elizabethan mansion Wollaton Hall with its gardens and deer, and the Galleries of Justice will also arouse your curiosity.

Your hotel in Nottingham

Nottingham city centre offers a multitude of things to see and discover. So make the most of the strategic location of your hotel in Nottingham city centre to stroll and shop before visiting the famous castle and its caves. A walk around the Lace Market will give you the chance to learn more about the lace industry, then head to the nerve centre of the city: Old Market Square with its sublime fountain.

Thanks to the location of your hotel in Nottingham, you will have easy access to the city centre and the city's various must-see sites, starting with the town hall square and the Galleries of Justice. This museum traces the history of crime and punishment over several centuries. The building's architecture is worth lingering over for a moment, before moving on to the pubs, which are inseparable from local life. Among the most famous, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem was built in 1189 and some of its rooms are located in the cellars. Continue your discovery of the city centre with the Museum of Nottingham Life, not far from the pub and the castle. This museum will tell you more about the lives of the inhabitants, going back almost 300 years in history.

Finally, what would a stay in Nottinghamshire at a hotel in Nottingham city centre be without devoting a day to the castle and its caves? Widely known for the legend of Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle remains a sure bet for young and old alike. The statue of Robin Hood stands proudly near the castle. The castle also houses a museum with paintings and Roman, Greek and Bronze Age antiquities. The network of caves beneath the castle, more commonly known as the "City of Caves" in Nottingham, is also a visit in its own right. Some of the caves are said to be more than half a century old. They are accessible from Nottingham Castle and also via the Broadmarsh shopping centre, ideal for finishing with some shopping or a tasty break.

How to get to Nottingham?

As Nottingham is less than 2 hours by air from the French capital, flying remains the simplest way to reach your hotel quickly. The Eurostar takes you easily to London, then you simply change trains for Nottingham station. From London, Nottingham is less than 3 hours by car and 2 hours by train.