Ezra Hunt

Nottingham, England Ezra Hunt

Nottingham, England. Tourism Information. The city of Nottingham surprises many of its visiting tourists, being home to a thriving fashion industry, numerous entertainment venues and clubs, and also a sports scene which rivals the country's very best. The nightclubs in Nottingham are also exceptional and amongst the region's liveliest, while the vast shopping centre is a major draw card for those who simply love to shop. Nottingham is famed for its historic 19th-century lace making industry, which was directly responsible for the city's wealth and central layout. Much of the tourism in Nottingham is based around the legends of the Sherwood Forest outlaw, Robin Hood, who has been made world-famous by a number of major Hollywood movies and televisions series. Even a road close to Nottingham Castle has been named after his love, being known as 'Maid Marian Way'. Friar Lane is also nearby and heads towards the Nottingham Tourist Information Centre (TIC) along Smithy Row, next to South Parade. The tourist information centre offers a range of tourism advice and leaflets, many of which feature useful discount vouchers for the city's main tourist attractions. Nottingham's most impressive tourist attractions include guided tours, such as custom trips operated by the Nottingham Experience and a spooky Ghost Walk; National Ice Centre and Nottingham Arena one of England's top ice skating venues, costing over £40 million when it was built; Broadway Cinema and Media Centre featuring contemporary architecture and many regular screenings; and the Cornerhouse a noteworthy entertainment venue with cinema complex, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.