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The stakes have never been better at Nottingham’s home of the legendary Flat Iron, Son of Steak. We tried out every type of cut the menu has to offer, from mighty high in protein to low in fat. Read on and impress your mates with your newfound steak knowledge the next time you all have a hankering for the prime stuff.

If there's one thing Nottinghamshire lacks, it's the seaside; this decidedly land-locked county is just about as far away from the coast as you can get, which probably explains why Robin Hood is rarely depicted making sandcastles on the beach. Our region has a million and one things to offer, but let’s be honest: a seaside resort we are not.

The beautiful city of Nottingham is often associated with angry sheriffs and outlaws. These cliches, however, have not been able to diminish its popularity and charm. The spirited city is always buzzing, primarily attributed to the presence of energetic students who have played a pivotal role in transforming Nottingham's music and club scene. 

Let's face it, school holidays are exhausting. You need just the right mix of activities on a daily basis, not just to keep the little darlings happy but more importantly to tire them out! Yes, be honest, if you've been up since the crack of dawn all we as parents want to do is ensure sleepiness takes hold and prompts an early bedtime.

Family time at a weekend is something we all look forward to after a long week at work and school, it’s a great chance to catch up with everyone’s news. We tend to gravitate towards dining at family friendly offerings in the city centre but more often than not descend into chaos as my tribe try to decide on just what they want to eat, everyone’s different after all.

Keen to get involved in the foraging renaissance and pick up some useful survival skills, Visit Nottinghamshire decided to book ourselves onto the trailblazing Foraging and Wild Food Cookery Course at the School of Artisan Food to see if it lived up to the hype.