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Nottingham - The City Maid (Marian) For Stags

If you’re wondering where to take your band of Merry Men on your stag do, then this midlands gem is a strong contender. Renowned for its dynamic nightlife, huge clubs, and exciting array of activities, Nottingham ‘Sherwood’ make a great choice.

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  • Article Updated: 07/02/2025
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Best Nottingham Nightlife Areas for a Stag Do

Nottingham is renowned for its diverse nightlife. There are so many amazing nightlife hotspots to explore. The Lace Market is a very popular area with so many bars to explore. If you want something unique then Hockley is well worth checking out. And that’s not to mention Nottingham’s fantastic waterfront bars.

  • Lace Market in Nottingham
    • Upmarket,
    • Stylish,
    • Varied

    Lace Market

    In the past, Lace Market was an industrial centre producing, you got it, lace! Lace Market is now home to a ton of upmarket bars. Here you will find drinking hangouts such as Pitcher & Piano (housed inside a Grade II-listed church) and Pit & Pendulum, which is a very cool Gothic-themed pub. There are also microbreweries, bistros and loads of cocktail bars to explore. If you’re ‘in the market’ for a good time, don’t miss this super cool area out.

  • Old Market Square in Nottingham
    • Historic,
    • Iconic,
    • Popular

    Old Market Square

    Old Market Square is the largest public space in the UK, after Trafalgar Square. This is the real heart of the Nottingham. It’s also got some great historic pubs such as Bell Inn and Malt Cross, as well as well-known chain bars like Slug & Lettuce and Spoons. You’ll also find the home of cheesy bangers, Popworld, near here. This is a great place to start a night out because you have many bustling streets branching off this central hangout.

  • Hockley in Nottingham
    • Bohemian,
    • Quirky,
    • Alternative

    Hockley

    Just north of the Lace Market, this area has been described as Nottingham’s Soho. Well-preserved Victorian buildings mingle with fashion boutiques, record stores and galleries. Then when it comes to nighttime the area really comes to life. You’ve got loads of pubs to pay a visit to here such as the boisterous Newmarket, the cozy Bunk, and no nonsense The Lord Roberts. Some bars are in plain sight whilst others lurk down alleyways ready to be discovered.

  • The Cornerhouse in Nottingham
    • Mainstream,
    • Entertainment,
    • Chains

    The Cornerhouse

    The Cornerhouse is a leisure complex found in the city centre. This brill spot has a bowling alley, a cinema and adventure golf. It has also got loads of cool bars for you to check out. You can pay a visit to Skybar, found on the second floor of The Cornerhouse, which gives you brilliant rooftop views of Nottingham city centre. Here you’ll also find night out staples Revolution, Turtle Bay, and Slug & Lettuce.

  • Castle Wharf in Nottingham
    • Quaint,
    • Picturesque,
    • Historical

    Castle Wharf

    Situated near to the train station, this quaint little area is perfect if you fancy sinking a pint whilst enjoying canal side views. Here you’ll find 19th century industrial buildings that have been transformed into stylish waterside bars and restaurants. For example, Via Fossa is set within a huge building and has a rather large terrace out front, meaning you can swig your drink whilst lazily watching boats go up and down the canal.

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Top 10 Stag Friendly Nottingham Pubs & Clubs 2025

Nottingham has loads of stag-friendly bars and clubs to suit all tastes. You can hit up quaint waterfront bars like Canalhouse. Or you can catch the match at a sports bar like O’Neill’s. There are also strip clubs and stag’s favourite, Hooters!

  • Canalhouse

    48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH

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    You’ll find this iconic pub housed in a Grade two listed building in the canalside area. This lush pub has a massive outdoor canal-facing seating area that’s partially covered, so even if the weather isn’t fabulous, you can enjoy being outside. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind with a pint (or several pints) whilst watching narrowboats glide idly by. Canalhouse specialises in craft beer and was awarded Ratebeer’s prestigious Best Beer Bar award for Nottingham in both 2016 and 2017. This unique and picturesque pub is well worth a visit in our opinion.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 23:00
      Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 00:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 22:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Revolución de Cuba Nottingham

    Alexandra House, 26-28 Market Street, NG1 6HW

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    Be transported from Nottingham to sunny Cuba with this colourful bar that gives ultimate holiday vibes. With live music, a fantastic array of tapas and a refreshing range of exotic drinks you’re sure to be ‘Havana’ a lot of fun here! You can get loads of delicious cocktails here such as strawberry daiquiri, pineapple daiquiri and raspberry mojito. There are various sharers you can get for the table such as a mango passion punchbowl, Cuban sangria, and even raspberry colada…served in a teapot! Often there are offers on drinks too, so it’s a good place to come and get tanked up on shared cocktails before hitting Nottingham’s clubs.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Weds: 12:00 - 01:00
      Thurs: 12:00 - 02:00
      Fri: 12:00 - 03:00
      Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
      Sun: 11:00 - 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Hooters Nottingham

    Hicking Building, London Road, NG2 3AS

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    We all know why Hooters is super popular with stags it is of course because of the beautiful… chicken wings. Those are some good damn chicken wings. Oh, and the beautiful waitresses in skimpy outfits don’t hurt either. This iconic American chain is the ultimate lad pad with screens showing live sports, a beer garden, and a tasty menu of American comfort food. There are loads of different types of wings, sauces and rubs that should keep your group well and truly satisfied. There’s also a great choice of burgers and loads of refreshing beers on draught. Make a stop here – it’ll be a hoot!

    • Opening Times: Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 00:00
      Sun: 11:00 - 22:30

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • O'Neill's Nottingham

    8-9 Beastmarket Hill, NG1 6FB

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    Found in the central Market Square, this banging Irish bar is relaxed with big screens streaming live sports. They show both BT Sport and Sky Sports for maximum coverage. Obviously, football is the main one, but they also show rugby, darts, F1, cricket, boxing and more. As well as sport, you can enjoy live music here with plenty of local acts with varying music genres. Of course you can also get a great range of alcohol here, including plenty of your Irish faves like Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness, and Bailey’s Irish Cream. Forget ‘top of the morning’, we bet this will be top of the night!

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 11:00 - 23:00
      Fri: 11:00 - 00:00
      Sat: 10:00 - 01:00
      Sun: 11:00 - 23:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Malt Cross

    16 St James's St, NG1 6FG

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    This architecturally stunning pub is set within one of the UK’s few surviving Victorian music halls. Built in 1877, it’s well-worth poking your head in here just to marvel at the building. Oh, and you can also enjoy top-notch food, award winning ales and live music/events, so there’s that too. This is a real hub of the community, so it’s all going on here and the locals love coming here. They put events on all the time including quizzes, DJ sets, improv comedy and even life drawing! This is also one of the best places in Nottingham to enjoy a Sunday dinner.

    • Opening Times: Mon: 11:00 - 23:00
      Tues: 11:00 - 21:00
      Weds - Thurs: 11:00 - 23:00
      Fri - Sat: 11:00 - 00:00
      Sun: 11:00 - 21:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Bierkeller Nottingham

    15-17 Friar Lane, NG1 6DA

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    Bierkeller is an epic Bavarian-themed party bar that’s known for large steins of beers and dancing on the tables. This particular Bierkeller consists of four distinct areas. The Bierkeller is the heart of the venue where you can find the iconic wooden benches. Lodge is a relaxed cocktail and bier bar that’s a little bit more chilled out. Shooters is their sports bar that’s equipped with games-a-plenty (such as pool and darts) and streams live sports. And finally, the biergarten is, well, a beer garden that’s perfect for catching some rays in. With large beers and tasty bratwurst Bierkeller is a hit with stags.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: 12:00 - 00:30
      Weds: 12:00 - 02:00
      Thurs: 12:00 - 00:30
      Fri: 12:00 - 02:00
      Sat: 11:00 - 02:00
      Sun: 11:00 - 00:30

    • No. of Bars: Three

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

  • Flirtz Club Nottingham

    26a Friar Lane, NG1 6DQ

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    Located just off Market Square, in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre, this club has two floors each with its own unique atmosphere. The ground floor has a slightly raunchier ambiance with a stage where the women dance in turn all night, and the first floor boasts more of a sophisticated, VIP area with a specialist bar area. Here you can enjoy a diverse champagne list if you’re wanting to splash out. There’s also a large private beer/garden smokers' area, which is handy because you don’t have to leave the venue if you want a cigarette. We can get you on the guestlist.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Weds: Closed
      Thurs - Sat: 21:00 - 03:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: Two

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Roxy Ball Room Nottingham Cornerhouse

    The Cornerhouse, Burton St, NG1 4DB

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    Found in the Cornerhouse complex, this is party games heaven. Spread over two floors, here you can play a crazy number of games. Choose from pool, shuffleboard, basketball, beer pong, bocce, lawn games, crazy pool, duck pin bowling, ice-free curling, ping pong, karaoke, shuffleboard and ten pin bowling. Wow, that is quite the choice! It’s sure to entertain even your fussiest group members. This is a fab one to have on the list if all of your group don’t know each other as it will work well as an excellent icebreaker. Or perhaps you just fancy getting competitive with your pals.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Weds: 15:00 - 00:00
      Thurs: 15:00 - 01:00
      Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 02:00
      Sun: 13:00 - 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Rock City

    8 Talbot Street, NG1 5GG

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    Established in 1980, this live music venue and club is known for throwing the best gigs and biggest club nights. Holding a capacity of 2,000 people, this brill venue has a whopping six bars and three rooms to check out. Rock City has amazing club nights throughout the week. On a Friday this is ‘Get Lucky’, which is all the best pop from all the best eras, complete with lasers and confetti canons. On Saturday night the club event is ‘Rebel Rebel’, which has the DJs playing all the best hits from all over the world, ever, including huge singalong numbers.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: Closed
      Weds - Sat: 22:00 - 03:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: Six

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • MOJO Bar

    10 Thurland St, NG1 3DR

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    MOJO plays all of the best rock ‘n’ roll music from the last four decades. You can expect to hear music from the likes of The White Stripes, The Smiths, Blur and David Bowie – all fine artists I’m sure we can all agree. They also often have live music performances, screen live sports, and have themed events, like St Paddy’s weekend. You can challenge your mates to a game of beer pong here too. So, grab yourself an ice-cold beer or a cocktail and listen to some of the best guitar music ever created.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 17:00 - 04:00
      Fri - Sat: 17:00 - 05:00
      Sun: 17:00 - 04:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

Stag Friendly Bar Crawls in Nottingham

Check out our bar crawl around the Lace Market, which is one of the most popular Nottingham nightlife areas.

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We offer from your typical go karting and clay pigeon shooting to outdoor airsoft and wacky inflatable obstacle courses. There are over 80 stag-friendly activities in Nottingham.

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      Hooters - 2 Course Meal & Beers

    • Hooters is known for two things, tasty chicken wings and the legendary Hooters girls that serve them. This incredibly popular with stags package consists of ten chicken wings to start and a main meal. You’ll also get three beers each. If you want to be waited on by gorgeous waitresses in short shorts (who wouldn’t?) then pop a trip to Hooters on your list.

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      Clay Pigeon Shooting - 25 Clays

    • Start your stag do with a bang with this one-hour clay pigeon shooting session. An expert instructor will teach you how to aim and fire at clay flying targets. You will get twenty-five clays per person. Complimentary tea and coffee is included, and food can be purchased at an additional cost at the cafe on site.

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      Indoor Karting - Ultimate Race

    • Go all fast and furious at this state of the art karting track in Nottingham. This multi-level track is a whopping 750 metres length circuit. This track has 12 bends, a hair-raising flyover, banked turns, hairpin bends and long straights to navigate. You and your group will be taking on the challenge in a sprint race with 2 x 15 minute racing sessions.

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    • We can get you on the guestlist of one of Nottingham’s most exclusive lap clubs. Located on Friar Lane, in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre, this hot club has two floors. The ground floor has a stage where you can find women dancing and upstairs has a more of a sophisticated, VIP area with a specialist bar area.

    • A split image of a Land Rover driving over grass and a quad bike driving through a wet field - Rank #5

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      4x4 Off-Road Driving & Quad Biking

    • Knock two epic activities off your list with this awesome action-packed package that will see you both drive 4 x 4s off road as well as getting to grips with some seriously cool quadbikes. Get to drive Land Rover Discovery vehicles that are built to deal with various terrain. You will be driving around a purpose-built off-road course and tackling exciting hazards. Then you will get to quad bike around a 60-acre site.

    • A team of people in inflatable bubbles playing bubble football - Rank #6

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      Bubble Football

    • The sport is a cross between football, zorbing and dodgems – it’s mayhem. You and your group will attempt to play football whilst encased in an inflatable, lightweight zorb, which covers your upper body and head. Bubble Football has a fantastic reputation preceding it, and the game is now played nationwide. You'll play for 1 hour with all the equipment you need and outdoor pitch hire included.

    • A line of people wearing overalls and full-face masks aiming AR15-style airsoft rifles - Rank #7

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      Outdoor Airsoft

    • Airsoft is BB guns for the big boys! Set in the heart of the famous Sherwood Forest, this massive, multi-activity arena covers over 150 acres of woodlands and clearings. You’ll be let loose into the wild where you’ll get to shoot M5 Carbine Tipmann airsoft rifles at your pals. You’ll get 1000 BB pellets per person in this two-hour session.

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      Stags Nude Life Drawing

    • For a fun alternative to a stripper, why not have a go at life drawing? This way you can pretend you’re being dead cultured whilst staring at a lovely lady in her birthday suit.... A professional art tutor will lead the session and give you all the materials you need to take part including paper and charcoal pencils.

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      Outdoor Karting

    • If you fancy getting all fast and furious then this magnificent karting session should satisfy your need for speed. Taking part on a 550m purpose-built circuit, this exciting karting session gives you a drive time of thirty minutes, which is karting terms is absolutely loads. You’ll be racing 270cc Biz Le-Mans karts with all equipment and safety instruction included.

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      Beer Babes Bar Crawl

    • This private guided bar crawl hosted by two ‘beer babes’ (lovely women in Bavarian-style attire) will see you visiting three to four bars. There will be various dares, games and forfeits along the way and a round of free shots included. This 4-hour bar crawl will end up with entry to a top nightclub following the bar entries.

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Top 10 Stag Do Hotels in Nottingham

We have a great range of Nottingham stag accommodation from upmarket 4-star hotels to simple and central lodgings to stylish apartments. Here are our top 10 accommodation recommendations.

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      Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Five minutes from the train station

      Our bestselling hotel is situated less than five minutes from the train station, perfect for ditching your bags ASAP. It’s also just half a mile away from the bustling nightlife hotspot the Lace Market. The rooms are modern with large beds and ensuites. There’s a stylish bar, restaurant, and a Costa Coffee onsite for that all important hangover curing caffeine hit.

    • The exterior of Travelodge Nottingham Central with trees outside - Rank #2

      Travelodge Nottingham Central

      2 STAR  Hotel

    • Simple and central

      Travelodge is perfect if you want something simple, budget friendly and reliable. Ideally situated in the city centre, and less than half a mile from the Lace Market, this Travelodge places you in the prime position to party. The rooms are simple but with large beds, wi-fi, a TV, tea/coffee and an ensuite. There’s a buffet breakfast option available with hot and cold dishes.

    • A twin room at Garner Nottingham City Centre with a wardrobe and seating area - Rank #3

      Garner Nottingham City Centre

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Pleasant rooms with large comfortable beds

      Located right in the heart of the city centre, a mere 6 minutes’ walk from Old Market Square, this lovely 3-star is about as central as hotels come. The hotel guest rooms have large, comfortable beds and modern en-suite bathrooms. The Conservatory Restaurant and Bar is light and airy and offers fantastic views across the city. You can enjoy a cooked or continental breakfast here too.

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      St James Hotel

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Stylish and a bit quirky

      This stunning, 4-star boutique hotel can be found right in the centre of Nottingham, a stone’s throw from Old Market Square. You can expect rich furnishings, gilded mirrors, plush sofas and even a grand piano in one of the rooms. The hotel’s onsite bar/restaurant, No/6 bar and restaurant is stylish and a bit quirky with a library wall of books.

    • The exterior of Roomzzz Nottingham City Apartments - Rank #5

      Roomzzz Nottingham City Apartments

      3 STAR  Apartment

    • Your 'home from home'

      If you’re wanting a little more space than the average hotel room, then these fab apartments give you more of a ‘home from home’ feel. There are standard studios and deluxe studios available, both of which have a sofa and kitchen facilities. Here you are about a five-minute walk from shops and bars. A morning coffee and croissant is available for all Roomzzz guests.

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      Travelodge Nottingham Riverside

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • You can't go wrong with a Travelodge

      The second Travelodge to make our list, this particular branch is near Nottingham train station and airport. It’s just a short taxi ride into the city centre. As with all Travelodge hotels you can expect spacious rooms, comfy beds, a TV, wi-fi and an ensuite bathroom. There’s an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast as well as evening meals.

    • A large double room with striped carpet and TV on the desk in front of the bed - Rank #7

      Village Hotel Nottingham

      3 STAR  Hotel with Leisure Facilities

    • Boasts a large swimming pool and jacuzzi

      Found near to the Attenborough Nature Reserve, this 3-star is perfect for groups who don’t want to break the bank, but fancy making use of spa facilities. Village Hotel has a large swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, great for blowing away the cobwebs. There’s also a lively bar and a Starbucks onsite.

    • A lamp in the foreground of a double room with a desk chair and a small, thin wardrobe - Rank #8

      Hilton Nottingham

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Has a 60ft long whirlpool swimming pool onsite

      Hilton Nottingham is centrally located and stylish. The rooms are fresh and contemporary, with big beds and en-suite bathrooms. Be wowed by the Living Well Fitness Centre that has a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, plus a 60ft long whirlpool swimming pool. You can also pay a visit to the Bric Bar & Kitchen that does ace cocktails and tasty food.

    • A room with two large windows, a double bed and two seats - Rank #9

      Park Plaza Nottingham

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • With the bustling city on its doorstep, Park Plaza is a cut above the rest

      This 4-star deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Nottingham and has style on its side as well as location. The rooms are plush and modern with en-suite bathrooms, there is a fitness suite for all guests and the bar and restaurant are both very impressive in their own right. The Light Bar has sultry lighting with a glowing, fluorescent blue bar, giving it an aura of mystery and exclusivity.

    • A king bed in a room with a table and set of chairs and a large window at Delta by Marriott in Nottingham - Rank #10

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      4 STAR  Spa Hotel

    • 4-star spa hotel

      Home to a fabulous health club with six spa treatment rooms, a large indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, this is the ultimate spot to unwind on your stag. All of the plush 120, fully air-conditioned bedrooms within the hotel ooze a contemporary, glamorous style. Each coming equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, 32 inch flatscreen TVs and Freeview channels.

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Tick the Cultural Box on Your Nottingham Stag Do

Nottingham is packed with exciting things to do and see. You can check out the famous Sherwood Forrest, explore the City of Caves or be wowed by The Museum Of Curiosities.

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    Sherwood Forest

    Broad Dr, Mansfield NG21
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    We can’t mention Nottingham without mentioning the iconic Sherwood Forest. The place where fictional hero Robin Hood got up to most of his ‘robbing from the poor and giving to the rich’ antics, this place is truly legendary. It’s home to the ‘Major Oak’, which is one heck of a tree. No one knows how old this tree is, but it’s estimated between 800 – 1100 years old. It’s not only a super cool place to visit, but it’s somewhere that you can take part in stag activities. You can play here, which will see you trying your hand at archery and knife throwing.

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    City of Caves

    Garner's Hill, Nottingham, NG1 1HF
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    Did you know that Nottingham has the largest network of caves in the UK? In fact, there are over eight hundred caves that you can find below the streets of Nottingham. You can yourself go underground and discover a large section of these caves that are made available to the public. Here you can find World War Two air raid shelters and even a medieval tannery. If you bring headphones then there is an audio guide available. The network of caves is super atmospheric and incredibly unique. It’s highly recommended to book a ticket in advance for this because it gets really booked up.

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    Nottingham Castle

    Lenton Rd, Nottingham NG1 6EL
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    Nottingham Castle has quite the history. It was built in 1068, then it was torn down following the English civil war. It was then replaced with a palace a few years later. Then this was burned down by rioters in the 19th Century and restored into a fascinating museum. You can visit the Early Nottingham Craft Gallery, which is an interesting exhibit on pottery. There’s also a Rebellion Gallery, which is an interactive gallery, where visitors will get to discover all about protest and rebellion. You can also check out Robin Hood Adventures that includes a cool bow and arrow game.

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    Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem

    Brewhouse Yard, 1, Nottingham NG1 6AD
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    Yes, we are trying to pass off a pub as culture like we do in several of our guides. To be fair it’s dead old and really cool so it ought to count. Built in 1189, this is England's oldest surviving inn. It’s built into stone caves and is even said to have resident ghosts, including Yorkey, who was the landlord between 1894 – 1914. The pub has all kinds of quirky décor for you to take a look at such as The Cursed Galleon, a wooden model galleon that can’t be cleaned because the last three people to clean it met with a mysterious end….

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    National Justice Museum

    High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN
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    If you’ve got an interest in crime and punishment, then this museum will be right up your street. There are five floors of all kinds of exciting stuff such as a Victorian courtroom (where you can actually take part in a court case), a Georgian gaol, and ancient cells. Be amazed as you discover these true stories. You’ll get to discover the harsh realities of what it was like to get on the wrong side of the law and be sent to prison. There are lots of actors dressed up to make the experience even more immersive.

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    Wollaton Hall

    2 Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE
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    This Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion, that was built in the 1580s, is home to the Nottingham Natural History Museum and the Nottingham Industrial Museum. This imposing building has lots of exciting exhibits to explore such as Tudor kitchens, the prospect room and the Admiral’s bath. There’s also lots of natural history exhibits that are inclusive of an enormous 750,000 objects. You can take a look at fossils, plants and eggs. The gardens of the hall are quite the sight to see too with a stunning lake and there are even herds of deer roaming the grounds.

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    The Museum Of Curiosities

    75-77 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG1 5BA
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    Named one of the most haunted places within the UK, this spooky place is sure to peak your… er… curiosity. Boasting thousands of curious, macabre, and haunted items from all over the world, there are four floors of stuff to explore. The collection includes all sorts of eclectic items such as shrunken human heads, taxidermy, Voodoo skulls, and the last remaining Victorian hearse (apparently it moves by itself but that’s just ‘hearsey’...). If you’re a fan of the macabre or the weird and wonderful then you can’t miss this hidden gem out. But don’t pay a visit if creepy dolls freak you out…

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    Goose Fair

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    Goose Fair is one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe boasting a whopping 250 rides. This iconic fair has been visiting Nottingham since at least 1284. It has all your classic fun fair rides such as the wall of fear, wild mouse, ghost trains, big wheels, and an enormous bungee jump. You can of course get all the best fair food too such as candyfloss, hot dogs and mouth-watering fried doughnuts. Goose Fair looks fantastic when it’s lit up at night. This only happens once a year, but it is super cool and well worth checking out if you happen to be visiting while it’s on.

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    Nottingham Playhouse

    Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF
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    This magnificent theatre can hold seven hundred and fifty people and boasts an unusual circular shape. The Nottingham Playhouse has a great programme with an eclectic mix of well-known comedians and powerful new writing. The play the The Madness of George III by Alan Bennett starring Mark Gatiss was filmed here for National Theatre live, meaning it was seen by 500,00 all around the world. This is a great place to catch the stars of tomorrow today, as well as see familiar faces in a range of dramas and comedies.

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    Attenborough Nature Reserve

    Nottingham NG9 6DY
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    If you need something calm to do after your wild night out, then why not make your way down to this stunning nature reserve? Named Attenborough Nature Reserve because it was opened by David Attenborough in 1966, this super popular spot is best known for its birds. There are a whopping 250+ species of birds recorded here, including the elusive kingfisher. You can also keep an eye out for other rare wildlife such as bitterns and otters. The reserve has 500,000 visitors flocking to it each year. If you’re super hungover then surely looking at some cute birds can’t hurt.

Staying Safe in Nottingham

Nottingham has purple flag status, meaning it is considered generally safe for a night out, but it’s still a large city so it’s best to consider some basic safety tips on your trip. Here are our top six tips for stags looking to stay safe in Nottingham:

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Make sure to stick to well-known and lit areas, rather than random neighbourhoods you don’t know

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Try not to let any of your pals go off on your own and have two of you together at all times

3

If there are any groups looking for conflict, try and avoid/ignore them rather than getting involved

4

Be mindful of pickpockets and take care not to place your personal belongings anywhere they can be easily accessed like back pockets

5

Ensure that every member of your group has the accommodation address, you could put this in a group chat

6

If you’re partying anywhere near the Nottingham canal, make sure to be mindful near water whilst intoxicated

By keeping these basic safety tips in mind we're sure you'll have a cracking time in Nottingham

Getting to Nottingham

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A great thing about Nottingham is that it’s in the middle of country (obviously, it’s the Midlands!), meaning it’s very accessible from lots of different locations by car. It’s well connected by the A1 and M1.

Travel FromDistance (M)Duration
London1272h 50m
Leeds731h 35m
Birmingham511h 10m
Manchester972h 15m
Newcastle1683h 255m
Bristol1402h 40m
Cardiff1583h 15m
Liverpool1102h 25m
Edinburgh2875h 40m
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Nottingham is incredibly well connected by train. Trains running direct from Nottingham to locations such as London St Pancras, Cardiff Central, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street.

StationDuration
London St Pancras
STP		1h 45m
Cardiff Central
CDF		3h 20m
Leeds
LDS		1h 55m
Edinburgh Waverley
EDB		4h 25m
Newcastle
NCL		3h 15m
Birmingham New Street
BHM		1h 5m
Manchester Oxford Road
MCO		1h 55m
Liverpool Lime Street
LIV		2h 45m
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If you’re travelling from within the UK, then you’ll need to travel by car or train. If you’re travelling from Ireland, then you can fly direct to East Midlands Airport from Dublin, Cork, and Knock with Ryanair.

Travel FromAirlineDuration
DublinRyanair1h
CorkRyanair1h 20m
KnockRyanair1h

East Midlands Airport to City Centre

East Midlands Airport is around about thirteen miles from Nottingham’s city centre. You can make your way to the centre by train, coach, or bus. The train runs up to Long Eaton, then you would need to swap onto a bus.

ServiceApprox. Travel Time
Train50 minutes approx
Bus50 minutes approx
Taxi25 minutes approx

Getting Around Nottingham

Nottingham is compact with all the key nightlife areas bunched together, meaning walking is a good option. However, you can always get a tram, bus, or taxi if you don’t fancy stretching your legs.

Average Prices in Nottingham

Nottingham is not as cheap as Northern cities such as Newcastle or Liverpool, but it is cheaper than capital cities London and Edinburgh, so all in all Nott bad.

  1. £5

    Average Price of a Pint - Rank #1

  2. £4

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  3. £10

    Average Price of a Nightclub Entry - Rank #3

  4. £8

    Average Price of a Takeaway Pizza - Rank #4

Nottingham Weather

We’ll level with you, Barbados weather this ain’t, but if you plan your trip carefully you should be able to enjoy some Nottingham sunshine.

September 2025

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September brings us pleasant upper temperatures of 18°, we might be edging into Autumn but sometimes it still feels like Summer.

JAN

Weather icon for January7°C

FEB

Weather icon for February8°C

MAR

Weather icon for March10°C

APR

Weather icon for April13°C

MAY

Weather icon for May17°C

JUN

Weather icon for June19°C

JUL

Weather icon for July22°C

AUG

Weather icon for August21°C

SEP

Weather icon for September18°C

OCT

Weather icon for October14°C

NOV

Weather icon for November10°C

DEC

Weather icon for December8°C

Random Nottingham Facts

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    Ibuprofen

    Ibuprofen was first discovered in Nottingham. Now that’s a (pain)killer fact!

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    Traffic Lights

    Traffic lights were invented in Nottingham. J. P. Knight invented the system based on railway signalling. What a ‘go’ getter.

  3. The Dark Knight - Rank #3

    The Dark Knight

    Film director Christopher Nolan used Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall as the setting for Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises (2011). The more you Nolan!

*We take pride in our work and all of the information in the guide was correct at the time of publication - 07/02/2025. Probably.

About the Author

A graduate in ‘Drama and Scriptwriting’, Hannah is a comedy nerd that loves to write, travel, party and try new things. She’s been to twenty of LNOF’s locations and is looking forward to visiting many more. Hannah has taken part in lots of activity testing with LNOF from beer bikes to axe throwing to escape rooms to go karting. She’s also stayed in many of LNOF’s accommodation options, so she knows what’s good. As well as copywriting, Hannah has had many plays produced professionally and has written/performed comedy sketches for BBC Newcastle. She also won the Hunter Davies Young Writers Award for her piece of travel writing.

Article Updated: 07/02/2025

Hannah Sowerby

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