Living in Nottingham

Nottingham is a great place to live and has something to offer everyone – from a culturally rich city centre to picturesque villages in the countryside.

The city has a strong independent retail scene alongside designer brands and high-street favourites which makes Nottingham one of the best places in the UK to go shopping. For those who like to eat out, we have a wealth of restaurants that cover every corner of the globe – and some even have a Michelin Star to their name.

Being the UK City of Literature, we like our culture in Nottingham. Fantastic theatres sit alongside world-famous music venues and Nottingham Contemporary offers one of the best contemporary art spaces in the country, hosting internationally renowned exhibitions.

With Sherwood Forest being only a short drive or bike ride away and being located on the edge of the Peak District, the great outdoors in just on our doorstep.

When it comes to the cost of living in Nottingham, we rank as one of the best places to live in the UK and our residents have the most disposable income – which means we have more to spend on shopping and eating out!

These qualities help businesses based here attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. 

Nottingham: Your New Favourite City

Read our guide to living in the heart of the Midlands.