Looking forward to exploring your uni city? Check out our Nottingham student city guide. Whatever you're into, you're sure to find something to scratch that itch in Nottingham during free time outside of lectures.
Widely renowned as a city of sports enthusiasts, Nottingham is bursting with opportunities to get involved; whether you’re fanatical about football, inspired by ice hockey, or ready for rugby, you’ll get your chance to work up a sweat at Nottingham’s sports centres.
Cricket fan? Check out Trent Bridge, home to Nottinghamshire Cricket Club. Or if you're partial to more aquatic adventures, make sure to visit the National Watersports centre for paddle-boarding, white-water rafting, and more - all a stone’s throw from your Nottingham uni accommodation.
If you're not the sporty type, soak up culture galore on the doorstep of your Nottingham accommodation. Visit iconic and historic film locations like Nottingham Castle (the backdrop for 2018’s 'Robin Hood') and Wollaton Hall, which doubled as Wayne Manor in 'The Dark Knight Rises'.
Need an art fix? You’ll get it at the Nottingham Contemporary Gallery, which features the latest experimental, cutting-edge art (and free admission!). There's also New Art Exchange, which boasts the UK’s largest collection of multicultural art.
When it's time to destress, you’ll find Sherwood Forest and the Peak District within walking distance of your student accommodation in Nottingham - both ideal for an afternoon of nature and relaxation.
Feeling peckish? Nottingham boasts a diverse range of restaurants, many featuring authentic international cuisine; perfect for discovering new flavours or simply getting a taste of home.
Nottingham nightlife offers up club nights and freshers' events if you need to blow off some steam. Top of our list are Hockley, an area famed amongst students for its diverse array of venues, cafes and evening entertainment; and Rescue Rooms, an iconic venue which regularly hosts alt-rock and indie acts.
Looking forward to exploring your uni city? Check out our Nottingham student city guide. Whatever you're into, you're sure to find something to scratch that itch in Nottingham during free time outside of lectures.