Backpacking? Travelling North from London or Cambridge? South from Scotland or York? Sporting weekend? Night on the town? Then head for Nottingham. The city's location in central England, coupled with its vibrant mix of history, leisure facilities and pure good fun, makes it an ideal destination for shopaholics, culture vultures, sports addicts and urban hikers alike.

Time travellers will discover Nottingham's heritage follows a trail from medieval times to the present day. Guest appearances include William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart and, of course, Robin Hood. The city's history comes alive through many exhibitions, festivals and pageants held throughout the year. Up-to-date information on these and the more permanent features of Nottingham's past listed on this page can be found at the Igloo or the City Information Centre (Call 08444 77 5678 or check the web links).

Friendly in size and attitude, much of Nottingham's diverse social scene can be found in and around the compact centre of this popular university city. Every year there is an endless supply of energetic and varied sights and sounds. Art aesthetes, sports fans and social whirlers can pick from a bountiful mix of things to see and do. Shakespeare or Spielberg, symphony or comedy, heavy metal or house music, rafting or rowing, dine out or hang out. The choice is yours.

Backpackers - Looking for work?
There is plenty of agency work in bars, warehouses, factories and offices in Nottingham and roundabout. Backpackers interested in working should ask the Igloo's staff for a work information sheet when they arrive at the hostel. This has all the details about registering with employment agencies and getting a N.I. number, when they arrive at the hostel. Ask for our weekly rate, too.


Things close by

1 Minute Walk

Victoria Bus Station for buses to Robin Hood and Sherwoord Forest and all rural places of interest. Victoria Shopping Centre and markets.

5 Minute Walk

Rockcity, Rescue Rooms, Trent University, Royal Concert Hall, City Buses and Uni-links, Trams and Shopping.

10-15 Minute Walk

Market Square, Skylink Airport Bus, Nottingham Castle, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn (1189AD), Nottingham Arena, The Tales of Robin Hood, The Lace Market, The Galleries of Justice, City Caves, Shopping and Nightlife.

20 Minute Walk

Broadmarsh Bus Station and Nottingham Train Station.

30-40 Minute Walk

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham Forest and the Embankment and the Holme Pierepont Watersports Centre.