Transportation
Nottingham is a city where tourists can easily find their way around the city centre. You can choose to take a bus, a taxi, you can take the train or take a relaxing walk across the beautiful parks. Nottingham has a great bus service, with links to most parts of the city. Keeping in mind that the people in Nottingham are very sociable and love conversations, do not hesitate to ask for directions while you're sightseeing in the city. You should avoid the rush hour by walking or riding your bike, between 7 am and 4 pm.
INSIDE NOTTINGHAM
By Foot
This is the best way to get around the city centre of Nottingham. This way you will not miss any of the great attractions or the shops hidden in the streets, not to mention that it's a way to save your money. Don't hesitate to ask for directions if you get stuck, and run out of ideas. The people in Nottingham are very sociable and will certainly help you. There are museums, art galleries and shopping centres just waiting for tourists and visitors, providing interesting displays and original collections.
By Bicycle
The best way to see Nottingham and get some exercise in the same time is to jump on you bicycle and start seeing the beautiful and amazing sites that the city has to offer. There are also lovely parks with historical importance in the culture of Nottingham. In Clumber Park, there are 14 miles of forest tracks dedicated to people that like to ride their bicycle across green fields and who like to breathe fresh air while they're exercising.
By Car
The city centre of Nottingham is filled with family attractions. If you decide to see Nottingham by car, you should keep in mind that driving in bus lanes is illegal. It can get stressful driving during rush hour, so the best decision is to avoid taking the car before 5 pm. If you don't have a car, there are many places from where you can rent a car across the city, with prices for everyone's pocket. The city's police is vigilant, so be sure to follow the traffic rules while you're behind the steering wheel. The average price rate for Nottingham car hire is 108£.
By Train
The UK's railway network is the oldest one in the world, existing since 1830. Taking the train is the least stressful way to travel inside or near Nottingham. There are railway companies that provide services in many regions of the city, and private railway companies that work just in particular regions or along certain routes. The price of a train ticket varies, depending on how far you decide to travel, starting from £20, for routes outside the city. Most of the companies offer discounts but it's best to book in advance, because this kind of tickets are limited in number.
By tram
Taking the tram is a very popular travelling option for the inhabitants of Nottingham. The trams are always crowded here and it's not the best way to travel in Nottingham if you're in a rush. The price of a tram ticket for an adult is £2.70, £1.70 for children, and £5.50 for groups.
By Bus
There are a lot of discounts on bus tickets, like the kangaroo ticket, which will give you unlimited bus access on all operators, for just £3.40. If you're in the city for only a day, a one day bus ticket in the city centre of Nottingham will cost you around £3. Even dogs are charged with £1 for a bus journey. There are also discounts provided for students and senior citizens.