Nottingham is a city with a rich cultural history, it is home of the Robin Hood legend, and it's a place where tourists and visitors can see interesting places, visit great museums, art galleries and take a walk across the city's beautiful parks. Tourist attractions are spread all over the city centre of Nottingham. Below you will find a list of main attractions in the city you shouldn't miss. Check them out!

Nottingham Castle

It is a magnificent mansion from the 17th century. It's built on the site of the original medieval castle, and provides breathtaking views of the city. The castle is located at a distance of 10 minutes from the city centre of Nottingham, and it can be reached easily from the bus and train stations. It was originally built of a wooden structure, and it stands above the River Trent, at 130 feet. It attracts tourists from all over the world, mesmerizing them with the surroundings.

Museum of Nottingham Life

This great museum is located in Brewhouse Yard, at the base of Castle Rock. Visitors can taste here the history of the city, from the last 300 years. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 4 30 pm. It is one of the best museums in Nottingham.

The Galleries of Justice

It is a museum in the Lace Market, in Shire Hall building. The courtroom is from the 1300's, and visitors can still see the prisons from that period, here. The museum was once a fully functioning courtroom, but it was closed in 1986. It was also headquarter for a local police station. Now it's just a place where visitors can taste the history of Nottingham.

Nottingham Contemporary

It is an art centre in Lace Market, and it was opened on 14 November 2009. The centre celebrates the city's history of lace manufacturing and it is one of the largest contemporary art museums in UK. Nottingham Contemporary includes four galleries, an auditorium, a study centre, shops and an educational space.

Sherwood Forest

It was made famous because of the importance it had in the Robin Hood legend. It is today a 165 square miles green space in Nottinghamshire. It attracts 500 000 visitors each year. The park hosts, every summer, for a week, the Robin Hood festival. The event recreates a medieval atmosphere and includes musicians, jesters, alchemists and fire eaters.

Caves of Nottingham

The numerous sandstone caverns and underground tunnels in Nottingham are believed to be from medieval times. At Broadmarsh Shopping Centre tourists can see the Caves of Nottingham, one of the most accessible cave entrances in Nottingham.

Wollaton Hall

It is located 3 miles west of the city centre of Nottingham. It is home of extravagant Tudor-style architecture, from the late 16th century. The hall features gardens with formal planting and includes the Natural History Museum, art galleries and a steam engine house. The Industrial Museum provides a large collection of local historic artifacts, including old bicycles.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

It is famous for being one of England's most unusual public houses. It is located at just a short walk from Nottingham Castle and it is believed to be dating back from the 12th century. The area includes outdoor seating, and a bar where tourists can purchase souvenirs.

Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens

It is an amazing historical house set with a surrounding of beautiful gardens and green space in the heart of Nottinghamshire. It was home of the romantic poet, Lord Byron. Visitors can enjoy all year round the spectacular site, covering over 300 acres. From April to September, tourists can explore the historic house with charming Victorian room settings and even Byron's private apartments.

Green's Windmill

It was built in 1807, by George Green, a mathematical genius whose discoveries helped scientists to understand the world surrounding us. It was restored by Nottingham City Council in 1980, because of the damage suffered by the building in a fire in 1947. It is the perfect place for children to develop an interest for experiments and science.

National Ice Centre

It is situated in the Lace Market area, at a short distance from the city centre of Nottingham. It is a great place for sport lovers, and it provides daily public ice skating and it is a training facility for elite athletes. National Ice Centre is home of the GMB Nottingham Panthers.

Highfields Park

It is also known as the University Park, due to its location near Nottingham University. The park lies on 121 acres and it has magnificent trees, exotic plantings and water features. Tourists can choose from a lot of activities like bowling, croquet, boat hire and there is also a play area for children.

Nottingham University

Nottingham is home of one of the world's most prestigious universities: Nottingham University. It was recognized world-wide as a high quality education facility, in 2008. The university is structured around three main buildings: the Senate, the Council and the University Court. Nottingham University dates from 1881, when Nottingham's first civic college was built. It is the choice of many students all over the globe, seeking quality education.