Premier Inn Nottingham

A bustling student city, Nottingham is also bursting with history. The city is probably best known for being home to the mythical figure of Robin Hood, and was once an international centre for lace manufacture. It’s home to the UK’s oldest pub, was the birthplace of HP Sauce and every October sees visitors flock to the city to experience the Goose Fair at the Forest Rec; this fantastic fairground has been coming to the city since 1284.

People from Nottingham are generally referred to as Nottinghamians, although they will sometime affectionately refer to themselves as ‘Boggers’ or call each other ‘duck’ as a term of endearment.

Nottingham covers an area of around 47 square miles and has a population of approximately 333,000 people.

Yes, Nottinghamians have a very distinctive east midland accent, taking some nuances from both northern and southern dialects, but introducing several of their own words and phrases. ‘A-yup mi-duck’ is a common greeting, as is ‘tarrah then’ to say goodbye.

It is believed that the name Nottingham derives from Anglo-Saxon times, when the settlement fell under the rule of a chieftain named Snot. This led to the area being called Snotingaham, meaning ‘the homestead of Snot’s people’.

Nottingham sees around a quarter of a million visitors each year, making it the 18th most popular tourist city in the UK.

There are some areas of Nottingham with higher crime rates, but not in the city centre where most visitors tend to stay. The streets can be fairly lively at night, so be particularly aware of your friends and possessions if you’re out making the most of the nightlife, but in general you’re unlikely to experience too many problems in the city.

Nottingham is around 110 miles north of London. Direct trains take around an hour and three quarters between the two cities, or you can drive in about two and a quarter hours.

Nottingham is around 45 miles north-west of Birmingham. Direct trains take around an hour and a quarter, or you can drive in about an hour.

Nottingham and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area is famous for Stilton cheese, which was created in Colston Bassett nearby, pork pies, which originated in the city in 1883, and Bramley apples, as the original Bramley Apple tree still bears fruit in Southwell just half an hour outside the city.