Nottingham in England sits in the heart of the East Midlands on the banks of the River Trent, and its setting is edged by woodlands such as Sherwood Forest - forever linked to the Robin Hood legend. The city’s industrial past is visible in landmarks like Nottingham Castle and the Victorian Lace Market, reflecting a history of lace-making and manufacturing, while firms such as Boots helped establish it as a commercial centre; the wide Old Market Square remains a lively civic focus.
Today Nottingham mixes a large student population from Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham with a busy cultural life - theatres like the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, contemporary art at Nottingham Contemporary, festivals, music venues and two well-known football clubs, Nottingham Forest and Notts County. The result is a compact, diverse city that feels historic and outward-looking as a regional hub for business, education and the arts.