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Things to see in Nottingham (United Kingdom): 93 places and when to go

Nottingham is a city in United Kingdom with around 826,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 93 places in and around it, mainly Nature (32), Wildlife (30), Temples (21). The best known are Codnor Castle, Southwell Minster and Nottingham Cathedral. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Kingdom · 52.9703, -1.17
Population
About 826,000
Places
93 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (32) · Wildlife (30) · Temples (21) · Food and drink (15) · History (14) · Museums and art (8)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
February to March, October and December.
Nearest airport
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 85 km as the crow flies

What to see in Nottingham

The places in and around Nottingham, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 69, by what you come to do:

When to go to Nottingham

The best time to visit Nottingham is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not7:52
  2. FebPossible9:34
  3. MarPossible11:30
  4. AprBest time13:42
  5. MayBest time15:34
  6. JunBest time16:39
  7. JulBest time16:12
  8. AugBest time14:32
  9. SepBest time12:24
  10. OctPossible10:16
  11. NovBetter not8:21
  12. DecPossible7:21

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. In April, 90 of the 93 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Nottingham

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 85 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Nottingham?

The best known: Codnor Castle, Southwell Minster, Nottingham Cathedral, Wollaton Hall, Bennerley Viaduct. In all, 93 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Nottingham?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.

How do you get to Nottingham?

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 85 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Nottingham as the destination and these 93 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.