Situated on a high rock, Nottingham Castle commands spectacular views over the city and once rivalled the great castles of Windsor and the Tower of London.

Its history is chequered with sieges, murders and intrigue. Totally destroyed after the Civil War, it was replaced by a magnificent ducal mansion in 1674. Then in 1875 it was converted into the first municipal museum and art gallery outside London. Award-winning cave tours tell this history and take you down into the passageways and tunnels beneath the building. The museum, recently refurbished, now contains spectacular fine and decorative arts galleries, as well as galleries telling the story of Nottingham, the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum and an exciting programme of art exhibitions. The museum also has a shop, a cafe and a medieval playground within its grounds.

Nottingham Ice Arena provides the East Midlands with a top quality indoor sports, entertainment and conference venue right in the heart of the £43 million National Ice Centre hosting the cream of live music, international ice shows and sporting events. With a capacity of 10 thousand there is no where quite like Nottingham Arena – but don’t just take our word for it. Ask Sir Elton John, Rod Stewart, Oasis, Bob Dylan, Green Day or Usher – they’re among the long list of artists who’ve played here to sell out crowds.ents.

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http://www.nottingham-arena.com

The Playhouse is a proscenium theatre with an auditorium that can seat 750. The particularly generous foyer areas mean that there is ample and interesting space for presenting small scale productions, concerts, exhibitions and talks. The building is fully accessible, both front and back stage.

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http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

The region's most popular historical tourist attraction, the Tales of Robin Hood, is situated in the heart of vibrant, historical Nottingham - making it an ideal day's destination.

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http://www.robinhood.uk.com

Bringing you the very best in family entertainment, musicals, drama, dance, comedy, opera and classical and contemporary music.
In 1978 the Theatre Royal reopened, boasting elegant and airy foyers and bars, a 1,186 seat auditorium beautifully restored in Victorian style green and gilt decor and with fully comprehensive and technically upgraded backstage facilities. The Theatre Royal is now regarded as one of the best touring venues in the country, attracting major touring dramas, opera, ballet, West End musicals and, of course, an annual pantomime.
The Royal Concert Hall is one of the most popular concert venues on the touring circuit, attracting leading orchestras, comedians and dance acts plus rock bands and solo artistes from all over the world. It's versatility and size make it ideal for conferences, exhibitions, scientific lectures and product launches.

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http://www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk