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Ahhh, Nottingham, a world famous city, steeped in traditionÉ Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest, robbing the rich etc, etc. If that’s the Nottingham you seek, then you will be well catered for. With 11 million visitors a year, you’ll not be alone on the tourist trail. But what else can Nottingham offer? As the 2nd heaviest student populated city in the UK, indications are Nottingham is an attractive prospect to those who demand more than tales of some bloke and his merry men. The recently redeveloped Old Market Square reflects a modern city looking confidently to the future. Music is the heartbeat of this City, and with a collection of great live venues and ground-breaking club nights, the city caters for even the most leftfield of music lover. Stag and hen parties flock to Nottingham at the weekend, but for those who have more refined tastes Nottingham boasts several excellent theatres and museums. Nottingham has a vast array of cultural and leisure experiences to offer visitors. And you never know, head down Maid Marian Way, and you might just see Robin Hood himself. by Nick Lieb splendour festival! On the 19th and 20th July, over 10,000 festival goers are expected to descend on Wollaton Park in Nottingham. Set within the beautiful grounds of Wollaton Hall, Splendour Festival offers an eclectic mix of musical talent from international stars to local gems. Kate Nash, Paolo Nutini, The Charlatans and Rufus Wainwright are some of the acts already signed up to perform. The festival continues a new initiative in Nottingham to secure the title of Live Music Capital of the UK. The month of May saw the City Pulse Festival and Dot to Dot Festival. June has an endless list of gigs all around the city including Freddy Kofi at the Nottingham Playhouse and The Rat Pack Live at the Royal Centre. July welcomes Splendour Festival to town! Weekend tickets can be purchased online from www.gigantic.com. For musical magnificence, take a trip up to Nottingham. by Luke Bell Did you know?... The screen room on Broad Street is, with 22 seats, the smallest public cinema in the world DON'T MISS:-
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