Nottingham travel guide

Nottingham Tourism | Nottingham Guide

You're Going to Love Nottingham

With a population of 246.654, Nottingham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nottingham has to offer.

Where to Eat in Nottingham

If you’re looking for affordable options, OAKS Restaurant & Bar (2 Bromley Place) and Perkins Bar & Bistro (The Old Station Station Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tamasha Restaurant (948 Woodborough Road) and Homemade Cafe (Forest Recreation Ground Pavilion, Mansfield Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Nottingham.

When to visit Nottingham

Nottingham in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nottingham in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nottingham in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Nottingham, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Nottingham

Plane

When flying to Nottingham, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Nottingham. The train journey from Nottingham to London takes 7h 20m and costs around S$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 72 for a 10h 15m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Nottingham is the busiest station in Nottingham. Another popular train station is Nottingham Aslockton, located 17 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nottingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 km from Nottingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nottingham. From Paris, the bus ride to Nottingham takes 1408 km and will cost you around S$ 217. From Venice, the ticket costs about S$ 442 for a journey of 3983 km. The most popular bus station is Nottingham Nottingham, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Nottingham. Nottingham Queens Medical Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 2.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Nottingham, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Nottingham. The train journey from Nottingham to London takes 7h 20m and costs around S$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 72 for a 10h 15m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Nottingham is the busiest station in Nottingham. Another popular train station is Nottingham Aslockton, located 17 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nottingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 km from Nottingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nottingham. From Paris, the bus ride to Nottingham takes 1408 km and will cost you around S$ 217. From Venice, the ticket costs about S$ 442 for a journey of 3983 km. The most popular bus station is Nottingham Nottingham, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Nottingham. Nottingham Queens Medical Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 2.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Nottingham

Airlines serving Nottingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nottingham

Average rates range from around S$ 118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 171 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nottingham

Most booked hotels in Nottingham

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 134+
Crowne Plaza Nottingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 168+
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
Park Plaza Nottingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
Ibis Nottingham Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 91+

Hiring a car in Nottingham

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 per litre in Nottingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.45 and S$ 40.59. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nottingham, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 per litre in Nottingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.45 and S$ 40.59. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nottingham, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.