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Nottingham — Five-Day Local Itinerary

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Updated Feb 23, 2026

• Bacon cob grabs on the way to Lace Market indie hangs
• Pub pints with pie debates and 'ay up me duck' chats
• Wollaton deer spotting picnics like proper locals
• Canal towpath wanders dodging student cyclists

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🏠 Where to Stay

Hockley

Creative quarter buzz with indie cafes, vintage shops – locals' creative heart.

Sneinton

Up-and-coming residential, Green's Windmill nearby, authentic neighborhood.

Lenton (Student area)

Budget vibes, near uni parks, young energy without chaos.

⏰ Daily Rhythm

Morning: 7-10AM cob breakfast, market fresh dash.
Lunch: 12-2PM pub pie or curry mile.
Afternoon: 2-5PM park benches or canal chill.
Evening: 6PM+ Hockley bar hop, pint pulls.

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Hockley Creative Dawn

Lace Market indie ritual

1

Local Cafe Bacon Cob

food

Breakfast ritual, cob not roll.

⏱️ 07:00-09:00 (30 min) 💰 $ £3.5

💡 Duck order.

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2

Debbie Bryan Lace Shop

shopping

Indie lace crafts.

⏱️ 09:00-11:00 (60 min) 💰 $$ £20+
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3

Taquero Hockley

food

Student Mexican fave.

⏱️ 12:00-14:00 (45 min) 💰 $ £5/taco
📍 View on Google Maps
4

National Justice Museum

calm

Local history calm.

⏱️ 14:00-16:00 (90 min) 💰 $ £11
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5

City of Caves

activity

Sandstone secrets.

⏱️ 15:00-16:00 (30 min) 💰 $ £8

💡 Cool year-round.

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6

Hockley Arts Club Garden

calm

Indie unwind.

⏱️ 18:00-20:00 (90 min) 💰 $ £5/drink
📍 View on Google Maps

🍽️ Local Food Hits

Bacon cob: Roll sacred, £3.5 (~USD4.4), 2025.
Tacos: Chicharron fresh, £5 (~USD6.3).

✨ Local Life Moments

Duck greetings
Indie chats

⚠️ Watch Outs

Cob = roll!
🚶 ~4 km walking 🚇 Tram hop.
Day 2

City Centre Square Pulse

Market Sq + trams

1

Old Market Square

neighborhood

Sq pulse.

⏱️ 08:00-10:00 (60 min) 🆓 Free
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2

Paul Smith Flagship

shopping

Local lad luxury.

⏱️ 09:00-11:00 (60 min) 💰 $$$ £50+
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3

MemSaab Curry Mile

food

Lahori chops.

⏱️ 12:00-14:00 (60 min) 💰 $$ £15/main
📍 View on Google Maps
4

Victoria Embankment

calm

Lunch benches.

⏱️ 14:00-16:00 (60 min) 🆓 Free
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5

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

cafe

Cave pub pints.

⏱️ 18:00-20:00 (90 min) 💰 $ £5/pint

💡 Jumper needed.

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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Lahori chops: 24hr marinade, £15 (~USD19).

✨ Local Life Moments

Tram buzz
Cave chills
🚶 ~5 km walking 🚇 Tram £1.5.
Day 3

Wollaton Wild Wander

Deer park ritual

1

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park

park

Deer picnics.

⏱️ 09:00-13:00 (240 min) 💰 $ £15/hall

💡 Park free.

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2

Green's Windmill

activity

Science calm.

⏱️ 14:00-16:00 (90 min) 💰 $ £6
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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Stilton picnic: Blue cheese, £7 (~USD8.8).

✨ Local Life Moments

Deer roam
Family picnics

⚠️ Watch Outs

Park £5
🚶 ~6 km walking 🚇 Bus.
Day 4

Sneinton Local Life

Neighborhood genuine

1

Sneinton Market

market

Indie fresh.

⏱️ 08:00-11:00 (90 min) 💰 $ £10
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2

Sneinton Local Cafe

cafe

Cob chats.

⏱️ 12:00-14:00 (60 min) 💰 $ £4
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3

Canal Towpath

walk

Daily decompress.

⏱️ 14:00-17:00 (120 min) 🆓 Free
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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Mushy peas chips: Green mush magic, £4 (~USD5).

✨ Local Life Moments

Vendor loyalty
Towpath jogs
🚶 ~5 km walking 🚇 Walk.
Day 5

Trent Riverside Relax

Bridgford bridge

1

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

activity

Summer afternoons.

⏱️ 09:00-12:00 (180 min) 💰 $ £10+
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2

Trent Riverside Pub

food

Roast ritual.

⏱️ 12:00-14:00 (90 min) 💰 $$ £12
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3

The Arboretum

park

Peacock chill.

⏱️ 14:00-17:00 (180 min) 🆓 Free
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🍽️ Local Food Hits

Sunday roast: Yorkies gravy, £12 (~USD15).

✨ Local Life Moments

Deer/ducks
Match chatter
🚶 ~4 km walking 🚇 Tram.

📝 Local Norms Cheat Sheet

**Ay up duck**: Hello mate.
**Cob not roll**: Bread rule.
**Mardy?**: Moody tease.
**Queue end**: Sacred.
**Cheers ta**: Thanks bye.
**Pint bar**: Order there.

🚇 Transit & Pacing

Principles

  • Tram £1.5 hops, Robin £6.7 day.
  • Layers rain-ready.
  • Cob order, duck greet.
  • Pub rounds.

Make It Easier

  • Contactless cap.
  • Park benches.
  • Slower parks. Faster caves.
  • Umbrella always.

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