You Told Us Why You Love Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

We recently asked you why you love Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and we received an incredible amount of answers! So, to celebrate Nottinghamshire Day on 25^th August 2022, we wanted to share some of the your brilliant submissions.

Nottinghamshire Day will be officially celebrated with a festival on Saturday 27^th August 2022, to make sure everyone can join in! Stop by the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from 11am – 8pm and enjoy live music, fun events like crossbow shooting, a Robin Hood show and one of the world’s first interactive holographic movies.

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• Nottingham is a city full of history and nostalgia, with hidden gems, well worth exploring. There’s something for all ages to see and enjoy with a friendly welcome – Elaine, from Mansfield

• I love the great shopping, fabulous food and nice atmosphere – Catherine, from Forres

• Easy transport system, history, culture, entertainment, nights out, good food, great places to stay and friendly people - Nottingham has it all! – Jackie, from Loughborough

• It's a modern city with great history. - Dan, from ManchesterI love the fact that it’s just over an hour away from Birmingham that makes it such an ideal day trip, one my family and I love taking. - Anne, from Oldbury

• It's lovely and central with loads to do to entertain the family. - Lindsey, from Swansea

• I love that Nottingham is steeped in history and has so many places to visit and explore as a family. There is something for everyone! - Lorna, from Glasgow

• Nottingham is chock full of great music venues, pubs, bars, breweries and excellent restaurants. There really is no need to go anywhere else! - Neil, from Norfolk

• It's a diverse city with plenty to keep the family occupied. - Kirsty, from Stockport

• It's a fun vibrant city with some great museums and I LOVE Nottingham lace! - Caroline, from Scarborough

• I love the history and all the shops and places to eat ooh and the theatre and the people... everything is wonderful! - Gary, from Derby

• I love that it is the perfect place for families to reconnect and have quality adventures together. - Cindy, from Milton Keynes

• We love that it is the home of Robin Hood and how green and clean it is! - Samantha, from Essex

• It's a compact city with so much to see and do! - Tony, from Liverpool

This blog was written by Katherine Taylor, Marketing Executive at Visit Nottinghamshire.