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Here's the lowdown on future city centre initiatives and events, as well as the latest on Nottingham's shops and eateries and other important news.

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Managed CityNottingham Best Bar None 2025 – Celebrating the city’s safest and best venues
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Green Healthy CityJoin the Wilder Nottinghamshire Movement – and shine a spotlight on your business!
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Promoted CityEngland shine on home soil at the 2025 World Tug of War Championships
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Promoted CityNottingham, get ready — the city’s streets are about to burst into colour again this September!
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Promoted CityBest places to get a Sunday roast in Nottingham city centre
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Promoted CityIt’s in Nottingham Student Village returns to Victoria Centre – Thursday 2 October 2025
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Promoted CityTickets now on sale for October's biggest ever Hockley Hustle
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Promoted CityRooftop Monsters are set to return to Nottingham city centre this Halloween!
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Promoted CityWe Are Ready: Foot Locker prepares the next generation of creative talent
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Promoted CityDog-friendly places in Nottingham
It's in Nottingham's Robin Hood Rabbit mascot holding Robin Hood's Adventure Trail maps in front of Nottingham Castle
Promoted CityFree family trail that you don't want to miss this summer!
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Promoted CityMake a day of it: Family fun along the Robin Hood Adventure Trail
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Promoted CityBeer gardens in the city centre
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Promoted CityImmersive city festival to take children 'around the world'
Two parents and a young girl eating out at a family restaurant
Promoted CityFamily-friendly restaurants to take the kids to in Nottingham
Two young girls laughing as they go down a slide in an indoor play area
Promoted CityThe best family days out in Nottingham
A coloured planter full of plants and a sign reading Nottingham's 'Bee Highway: bringing the buzz to the city!'
Green Healthy CityChampioning nature in the heart of Nottingham
The outside of Nottingham's Theatre Royal in the sunshine, with a banner advertising a production of Peter Pan
Promoted CityTheatre Royal celebrates 160 glorious years entertaining Nottingham audiences
A half bottle of cognac, and a wig from the National Justice Museum's collection
Promoted CityNew free exhibition opens at National Justice Museum
5 of the It's in Nottingham team picking litter on Old Market Square in the sunshine.
Green Healthy CityBecome a Nottingham Clean Champion – and play Litter Bug Bingo!
The snack bar at Vue Cinema Nottingham, with popcorn, nachos, m&m and f'real serving cabinets.
Promoted CityVue Cinema opens in Nottingham
A smiling male concierge hands a room key to a woman at Crowne Plaza Nottingham
Promoted CityHotels in Nottingham
Two men stood at the foot of an ornate stairwell smiling at the camera
Managed CityPoppleston Allen returns as sponsor for Best Bar None Awards 2025
Cast members at the National Justice Museum - a judge smiling in a red cape and wig and lit up by a spotlight, a woman smiling from the witness stand and a young girl in wig holding a folder and smiling.
Promoted CityNational Justice Museum launches new annual pass
A close up of a bartender pulling a pint
Promoted CityAle trails in Nottingham city centre
Two young GB archers along with Nottingham's Robin Hood in costume, stood with bow and arrows in Nottingham's Old Market Square
Promoted CityNottingham to host 2028 European Archery Championships
The back of a man in a red tactical vest which reads 'Safer City Partnership'. He is wearing a red cap and holding an earpiece to his ear.
Managed CityNottingham’s Safer City Partnership
Walking along behind two litter pickers on the Nottingham Trent University campus. They are wearing pink high vis vets and jokingly jousting with their litter pickers.
Green Healthy CityNottingham's community spirit in action
A hand holding a glass of ale in a pub
Promoted CityLove caves, or beer? In Nottingham you can explore both…
Two men sat in the window seat of a coffee shop near Nottingham Railway Station, looking out over the river and architecture
Promoted CityNottingham's best coffee spots you don’t want to miss
A Nottingham finger post sign showing the direction to key places including the Lace Market, Old Market Square and the National Ice Centre
Promoted CityGetting about in Nottingham
A close up of a curry with coriander, rice and naan bread served on a restaurant plate and mini skillet.
Promoted CityNine must-visit Indian restaurants in Nottingham city centre
4 hands holding glasses of champagne to toast a celebration, with two hands holding in sparklers. The people are wearing gold and black sparkly outfits.
Promoted CityTop picks for a cracking graduation meal in the city centre
A shopper walking along Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham carrying paper shopping bags
Managed CityOur Business Crime Reduction Partnership
A young woman singing on stage
Promoted CityLive music in Nottingham
An overhead photo of a pizza with cheese and green leaves
Promoted CityThe best pizza in Nottingham
A row of women wearing party hats, smiling and posing with their arms up in front of a Nottingham bus.
Promoted City All aboard for Nottingham City of Literature's anniversary journey
A group of people around a table smiling at the camera. There is a purple flag draped across the table reading 'purple flag: for a better night out', and a screen that reads 'Nottingham: a purple flag city'
Managed CityNottingham retains prestigious Purple Flag award for another year!
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Promoted CityMatcha spots in Nottingham city centre
Two women wearing party hats sat at a table with two men and some empty glasses
Managed CityNottingham – a vibrant, safe place to play
A man browsing racks of vintage clothing in a full shop. A sign in the background reads "basement open"
Promoted CityGo vintage
An over-the-shoulder shot of bottomless brunch, including a few plats of food, cocktails and a bottle of bubbles on ice.
Promoted CityBottomless Brunches in Nottingham - The ultimate guide!
Two men and a woman playing a table game in a night out in Nottingham
Managed CityNottingham's Safe Space Pledge
The lower half of a woman carrying a paper shopping bag near to Old Market Square, Nottingham
Promoted CityShopping in Nottingham
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Promoted CityNottingham's best vegan and veggie restaurants
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Promoted CityRainy day activities in Nottingham city centre - making the most of a wet day
A close up of a row of handheld weights in a gym
Promoted CityNottingham city centre gyms you need to check out
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Promoted CityBreakfast spots in Nottingham city centre
A decorative china cup and tea pot laid on a table in front of a menu for Afternoon Tea
Promoted CityAfternoon tea in Nottingham city centre
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Promoted CityThe best Italian restaurants in Nottingham city centre
An overhead shot of a table with plates of steak, lamb and other meat with side dishes and garnishes
Promoted CitySix great steakhouses and steak restaurants in Nottingham
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Promoted CityThe best burgers in Nottingham
A dirty burger and chips being served in a takeaway container. The server is wearing blue catering gloves.
Promoted CityNottingham Restaurants: The top city centre spots
A yellow defibrillator case with a sticker reading "provided by It's in Nottingham". Installed on a grey wall.
Managed CityIt's in Nottingham expands life saving defibrillator network
A group of friends in a pub clinking glasses of beer
Promoted City30 great pubs to visit in Nottingham
A woman and man sketching ideas in their notebooks sat at a graffitied park bench.
Promoted CityNottingham Poetry Festival
A large screen reading "The Duckies: It's in Nottingham Business Awards" The screen is displayed in a church, with red lighting and architecture visible in the background.
Working CityThe Duckies 2025: Celebrating Nottingham's high street heroes
A woman biting into a cookie, in a restaurant with friends and a table of food and wine.
Promoted CityNottingham Restaurant Week
A woman's hand drizzing chili oils into a bown of chicken soup, with other food dishes on the table in the background.
Promoted CityNottingham Restaurant Week: Where the It's in Nottingham team is heading to
A plate of meatballs on couscous with pomegranate seeds and yoghurt, next to a glass of olives as part of a restaurant spread.
Promoted CityNottingham Restaurant Week: FAQs
A woman and young boy smiling with the boy holding up a plant and some seeds during Nottingham's Green Hustle festival
Promoted CityGet ready for Green Hustle
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Promoted CityDHP family celebrates 100 years of dancing at The Palais
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Independent CityChristmas Market at Nottingham Castle
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Promoted CityPublic art plans for Maid Marian Way
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Managed CityNew app allows information sharing between city centre businesses
The 'Standing in this Place' statue for Nottingham.
Promoted CityUK-first bronze sculpture for Nottingham’s Green Heart
A smiling activity provider at an outdoor market as a parent and child look at the arts and crafts activities on offer.
Promoted CitySuperpowers at Nottingham Castle - A festival of fun, family and feel-good vibes!
Woman clothes shopping in Nottingham
Promoted CityIntroducing the Nottingham Gift Card!
Two people sat at an outdoor restaurant table talking with some drinks
Promoted CityNottingham's veteran restaurants
The exterior of the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham in sunshine.
Green Healthy CityMotorpoint Arena leads development of a green guide for UK arenas
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Managed CityInnovative tech will make Nottingham’s city centre safer
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Promoted CityThe ultimate student guide to Nottingham
A woman looks through a rail of clothing at Lucy & Yak, Nottingham
Promoted CityMust-visit clothes shops in Nottingham
A shop assistant in a blue apron giving tasters of a tea from a tin labelled 'strawberry lemonade'
Promoted CityStudent discounts in Nottingham
Welfare staff at Rock City, Nottingham
Managed CityDHP family backing freshers welfare with Ask for Angela ambassador
Four people posing with certificates in front of the Rescue Rooms sign in Nottingham
Managed CityTwo Nottingham bus drivers honoured with NPW Star Awards for protecting vulnerable student
Four people on Hockley's rainbow road in Nottingham, with 3 holding rainbow umbrellas
Promoted City Vibrant makeover for Hockley's iconic rainbow roads
A close up of autumnal leaves on a tree
Promoted CityFeel the Autumn vibe in Nottingham
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and pizza bath bombs made at Lush
Green Healthy CityThink, shop and move green!
Bright murals above shops on Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham
Independent CityShop independent: It’s in Nottingham
Three women making bathbombs at a Lush workshop
Promoted CityTake a Moment - wellness tips for busy people
A close up of purple flowers and greenery alongside a planter in Nottingham
Green Healthy CityParklets: Small spaces with big impact
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Green Healthy CityLess Grey, More Green: Green Healthy Nottingham
A young girl and woman planting a yellow plant at Old Market Square, Nottingham
Promoted CityThousands come together for Green Hustle in Nottingham
A rainbow painted bus at Notts Pride with a crowd wearing rainbow accessories in front of it
Promoted CityNotts Pride 2025
A blue zero emission electric bus run by Nottingham City Transport
Green Healthy CityNottingham’s new electric bus fleet
A woman wearing headphones smiles at her phone in front of a mural reading "Ay up, Nottingham!"
Promoted CityFall in love with your city
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Promoted CityComedy in Nottingham
Three people walk near Broadmarsh Car Park, Nottingham among grasses and flowers
Promoted CityLooking for the light
The entrance to the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on a clear day.
Promoted CityNottingham to welcome thousands of Ice Hockey fans for annual showpiece
People in the outdoor courtyard area of a pub at night with seating, lighting and plants.
Managed CityDHP Family's Michele Somers scoops Pubwatch award
A woman and man at a restaurant table doing cheers with their drinks
Promoted CityValentine's and Galentine's in Nottingham city centre
A fire engine and van with Safe Space logos, parked in front of Nottingham Council House on Old Market Square
Managed CitySafe space scheme expands to city’s streets
People dressed in sparkly outfits, including in disco-ball style outfits, outside Revolution in Nottingham
Managed CitySafer festive nights out in Nottingham
A giant Nottingham Gift Card on a stack of presents wrapped in brown paper and red ribbons next to a Christmas tree.
Promoted CityGive the gift of choice this Christmas
Nottingham's Big Red Bow lit up on Bridlesmith House
Promoted CityNottingham's Big Red Bow
Alex Flint, CEO at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Alex
Andrew Baker Napier, Marketing and Communications Manager at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Andrew
Jake Epton, Project Executive at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Jake
Judi Coppel, Campaigns and Sponsorship Executive at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Judi
Kat Panaretaki, Business Liason Officer at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Kat
Lottie Safa, Business Liason Officer at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Lottie
A promotional image for Nottingham Varsity Ice Hockey, including two ice hockey players in action.
Promoted CityNottingham Varsity Series is back
Nathan Hunt, Operations Manager at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Nathan
Rich Lane, Head of Operations and Business Crime at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Rich
Sam Griffin, Business Engagement Officer at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Sam
Vicky Trotman, Project Executive at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Vicky
Amy Coulson, Sponsorship, Events & Project Manager at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Amy
Anoushka Shyamanoor, Marketing Executive at It's in Nottingham
Working CityMeet the team: Anoushka
Heart installation at Nottingham Council House during Light Night
Promoted CityNottingham Light Night 2025
A young child with facepaint alongside her parent and a children's entertainer at the Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle.
Promoted CityChristmas events in Nottingham 2024
A group of children around a table making paper lanterns. They're wearing outdoor winter coats.
Promoted CityWhat else to do during Nottingham Light Night: Staff picks and more!
Two female entertainers at Ay Up Market, Nottingham wearing stilts, long skirts and flowers as wigs
Independent CityAy-Up Market 2025
A mother and daughter sat laughing and smiling at a table outside a bar with beers
Promoted CityMake Mum's day in Nottingham city centre