Nottingham is a fantastic city, and if you’re looking for somewhere to go for you and all the family, then this could be the perfect place for you. Nottingham has so much to offer and is definitely a UK city worth seeing with something for everyone.

An attractive city for students with two universities and plenty of student studios Nottingham is buzzing with people of all ages no matter what you’re looking for. For good nights out, days out, shopping, girly weekends and family weekends, here are the top highlights you won’t want to miss. 

City of Caves

Who knew there was an underground network of 500 sandstone caves concealed under the streets of Nottingham? Well, there is, and it’s like a secret to even get there as you have to go through Broadmarsh shopping centre. The National Justice Museum now owns the caves, and visitors can tour the caves, see a medieval tannery, a WWII air-raid shelter and much more along the way.

Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour During Your Perfect Family Getaway.

You can’t go to Nottingham without seeing a bit of Robin Hood. Then Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour is a top-rated tourist attraction and offers visitors the best insight into the legendary Robin Hood’s life. Taking visitors on a journey of historical discovery, the tour offers tourists an impressive array of facts. It takes them to places associated with Robin Hood, such as the ancient caves and the historic Lace Market.

Old Market Square

Nottingham is home to the largest remaining market square in the UK, almost 5.5 acres in size, the square is still a congregating point for the city and features The neo-Baroque Council House, one of the city’s main landmarks. In the Middle Ages, the Old Market Square was the midway point between the Norman settlement of Nottingham and the older Anglo-Saxon town around the Lace Market area where you’ll find St Mary’s Church. The square is where everybody gathers on New Years’ Eve and has a German-style “Weihnachtsmarkt” and fair in December.

Kitty Café

Cat lovers will love this, a cat café where you will get the chance to stroke some lovely cats but also enjoy a cat-themed mocktail menu. This has to be a must-visit on your perfect family getaway to Nottingham.

Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle is not only an interesting place to go in its own right, but it also gives you the beautiful views of the city. It was built in 1067 by Norman the Conqueror and is embedded in history. Inside, you’ll find a modern British and European art collection too.

Flying Horse Walk Shopping Centre

If you love shopping, you need to head to the Flying Horse Walk Shopping Centre in the heart of the city centre as it boasts a series of boutique shops, an array of well-known designer brands such as Vivienne Westwood and a lot of hidden gems. There’s even a craft beer shop for those who aren’t interested in the shopping. 

Nottingham Cathedral

Nottingham Cathedral is an outstanding building which was originally built during the 1800s. It now hosts a range of choirs, concerts and events, and is the perfect place to visit to get a bit of peace on a busy city break weekend. 

Rushcliffe Country Park

Another place to go if you want a break from the city is the lovely Rushcliffe Country Park, which offers incredible scenery and spectacular views. There are over eight kilometres of footpaths, grassland, conservation and landscaped areas to enjoy and the park is great for joggers, dog walkers, cyclists, and anyone who loves a bit of wildlife. It makes for the perfect family day out during your perfect family getaway in Nottingham.

Adrenalin Jungle

If your family aren’t ones for relaxing, then head to the ultimate activity centre, Adrenaline Jungle and do something daring. Providing an exciting day out for everyone, adrenaline jungle offers various activities such as archery, quad biking, an assault course, jungle Olympics and treasure hunts. If your kids have a daring nature or perhaps you want to push them out of their comfort zone, then this is the place for you. 

You could also try the open-top bus tour of Nottingham which will take you around the whole city and stop off at different attractions. There are plenty of places to stay in Nottingham, plenty to do and there’s so much to learn. Nottingham is also somewhere you can go at any time of year, and you’re always guaranteed a good time. So if it isn’t on your list as a top family destination, it should be.