Despite being the second largest city in the Midlands (Birmingham is first) Nottingham is an easy city to navigate, especially without a car.
There’s a tram that goes into the city centre every ten minutes, and costs only £3.20 return, all day.
There are tons of city centre hotels to choose from. Here is a small choice, and if you have questions, give a shout.
Ibis Nottingham: This is at a tram stop, next to a Tesco express, and directly around the corner from the Waterstones.
Holiday Inn Express: City Centre, across the square from Waterstones and near some great restaurants.
The Hilton Nottingham: City Centre, practically attached to the Victoria Shopping Centre and less than a five-minute walk to Waterstones.
The Waterstones is located just off Market Square, across the tram tracks from the Council House.
Nottingham boasts five gay bars: The New Foresters (lesbian), Propaganda (mixed), NG1 (mixed), AD2 (mixed) and The Lord Roberts (a pub, mixed). While there’s isn’t a gay area per say, there’s no question there’s a booming gay community here. Nottinghamshire Pride is usually the last weekend of July at The Forest.
Hi, I am thinking of coming to the BSB event next weekend. As I will be on my own I was wondering if you could advise the best place to stay and where to go out in the evening? I am travelling from North Yorkshire (near Harrogate) so not familiar with the area. I would really appreciate your help.
Regards
Lyndia Mackay
Hi Lyndia! It will be great to see you again! The Ibis in the town centre is a good place to stay, and inexpensive. It’s literally around the corner from Waterstones, and two of our authors are staying there as well. Here is the link. I’ll email you this as well…