Nottingham Attractions — Things To Do In Nottingham

A Local Guide To Nottingham’s Landmarks, And The Roofs Around Them

Nottingham's landmarks sit inside some of the city's oldest streets, and those streets carry roofs to match. Around Nottingham Castle and the Park Estate you'll find traditional clay tile roofs on Victorian villas; a few streets over, the Lace Market's converted warehouses near Old Market Square carry flat and slate roofing that's often a century old; and out towards Wollaton Hall, the surrounding streets in Wollaton and Beeston mix period tile roofs with newer builds. Closer to Trent Bridge and the Theatre Royal, the Victorian terraces of West Bridgford and the commercial buildings of the city centre have their own roofing needs, from re-roofing older tile to flat roofing on shopfronts and offices. Trust Roofing Services, a family-run roofing company based just up the road in Hucknall, works on exactly this mix of period and modern roofs across the city.

If you live locally and a look around the city has you thinking about your own roof, whether that's a repair, a full re-roof or a flat roof job, our team covers Nottingham and the surrounding towns and villages listed below.

Nottingham Attractions And The Roofs Around Them

From Nottingham Castle and the Park Estate to the Lace Market and West Bridgford, the city's best-known landmarks sit among some of its oldest and newest roofs. Trust Roofing Services covers all of it, whatever condition your own roof is in.

Key Selling Points

• Free, no-obligation drone roof survey with HD footage and a jargon-free written report
• 10-year workmanship guarantee on completed roofing work
• Family-run team based in Hucknall, over 15 years of hands-on roofing experience

Call 0115-647-3275. We offer a free, no-obligation roof survey across Nottingham and the surrounding area.

Nottingham’s Top Attractions and Landmarks

Nottingham packs a remarkable amount of history and culture into just five square miles. At the heart of the city sits Old Market Square — the social hub of Nottingham, ringed with high street shops, boutiques and cafes, and a popular spot for a game of chess or street basketball. From here it is a short walk to Nottingham Castle, originally a wooden motte-and-bailey fortress built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. The site has served as a county jail and a Gothic-style prison over the centuries, and today its inner ward has been restored as a heritage attraction where visitors can explore the rooms and grounds.

A little further out, Wollaton Hall stands within its own deer park and has appeared on screen in productions from Shakespeare’s Henry VIII to The Dark Knight Rises and Doctor Who — it even featured in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. For culture and entertainment closer to the centre, the Theatre Royal has hosted major names on stage over the years, and the Broadway Cinema is recognised as the oldest working cinema in England. Add in a strong lineup of museums, art galleries and concert venues, and it is easy to see why Nottingham draws visitors back again and again.

Parks, Green Spaces and Days Out

Nottingham’s landscape ranges from rolling hills and dense woodland to open countryside, which makes it a genuine draw for walkers and cyclists. Wollaton Park is home to a resident deer herd alongside Wollaton Hall, while further afield Sherwood Forest is famous the world over as the legendary home of Robin Hood. Closer to the city, Colwick Country Park is home to Nottingham’s zoo, with over 2,000 animals spread across 193 hectares and a strong focus on education for children and adults alike.

For something more active, the National Ice Centre hosts ice sports throughout the year, and Nottingham Forest Recreation Ground is regularly used for events and gatherings. Cyclists can follow The Forest cycleway along the river, and those after a quieter afternoon often head for Lenton Abbey, where a historic building sits alongside a peaceful garden. Whatever the pace you are after, Nottingham’s parks and green spaces have something to offer.

Shopping, Bars and Nightlife

Old Market Square and the streets around Bridlesmith Gate and Victoria Street form the centre of Nottingham’s shopping scene, with a full range of high street names alongside independent boutiques and cafes tucked among the city’s older architecture. When the shops close, the Lace Market area is well known for its converted warehouse bars, many offering cheap drinks during happy hour in a relaxed setting.

For live music and nightlife, Rock City has built a reputation as one of the city’s best venues for rock music, while Stealth runs three rooms of electronic dance music covering trance, house and drum & bass. Nottingham’s club scene also includes long-standing nights at venues such as Gatecrasher and Vision, and quieter spots like The Salutation on Angel Row for those who prefer a more laid-back evening out.

Sport and Live Entertainment

Sport runs deep in Nottingham. Trent Bridge is a world-famous cricket ground hosting international Test matches as well as county fixtures, and the city is home to two professional football clubs, Nottingham Forest and Notts County, both with long and storied histories in the English game. Rowing has a home here too — Nottingham Rowing Club has been active on the River Trent since 1870.

The National Ice Centre hosts ice sports and events year-round, and for something a little different, the Zero Gravity Simulator at the Queen’s Medical Centre offers a taste of high-adrenaline thrills at an affordable price. Combined with the city’s theatres and concert venues, there is rarely a quiet weekend in Nottingham.

Getting To and Around Nottingham

Nottingham sits in the East Midlands, roughly 48 miles south of Lincoln, 43 miles north-west of London, 24 miles west of Sheffield and 20 miles south of Derby, with a city population of around 300,000. The main train station sits just off the southern edge of The Meadows, with frequent services to Derby, Leicester, Sheffield, Leeds and London St Pancras International.

Getting around the city is straightforward thanks to a comprehensive bus network run by Nottingham City Transport and Trent Barton, much of it passing through the Broadmarsh Bus Station, plus the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network, which runs three lines connecting Chilwell, Hucknall, Old Market Square, Phoenix Park, Beeston and Clifton. For air travel, East Midlands Airport offers regular flights across Europe and runs a shuttle bus to the train station for onward travel into the city centre.

Enjoying Nottingham’s Sights? Let Us Look After the Roof Over Your Head

Call Trust Roofing Services Today

Whether you’re a Nottingham local or just passing through, if a look at the city’s landmarks and rooftops has you thinking about the state of your own roof, we’re on hand. We’re a family-run roofing company based in Hucknall, working across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for over 15 years. We’re fully insured, use only BBA-approved materials, and back every job with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.

Get in touch and we’ll arrange a free, no-obligation drone roof survey, with a written report and photographs and a clear repair or replacement quote — no pressure, no obligation.

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Trust Roofing Services — Hucknall
40 Harrow Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6JD
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