Experience in Nottingham, United Kingdom by Elizabeth

What is it like to live in Nottingham? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Nottingham is an excellent place to be a student as there are two large universities in the city. The city has plenty to do but isn't very large, which helps create a friendly atmosphere. There are museums, theatres, great nightlife and cafes. You can also get to Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle for fun days out.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Nottingham?

Amazing! There are two big universities in Nottingham, students make up around 15% of the population. There are loads of student friendly bars and restaurants and shops/ attractions offering student discounts.

How much does it cost to live in Nottingham?

Not much, less than London by far (although it isn't hard to get to London by train! )

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Nottingham? Is there any advice you can give?

No. There is lots of private accommodation and university halls are available too. Notts Uni students usually live in Lenton, just outside the city, in their second and final years and live on campus for first year/ Erasmus.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

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Food is good, lots of choice of international cuisine in town! Head to 200 in Market Square for excellent coffee, The Ugly Bread Bakery in Hockley for great, freshly made pizzas and Homemade Cafe for huge slabs of cake!

What places would you recommend visiting in Nottingham?

• Trent Building/ Lakeside at University Park, both are beautiful. You can hire rowing boats on the lake in summer.
• Nottingham Castle.
• Sherwood Forest.
• Ye Olde Jerusalem (the oldest U. K. pub! ).

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Is it good to eat out in Nottingham? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

• Ugly Bread Bakery - fresh pizzas and sandwiches.
• Homemade Cafe - cake and brunch.
• 200 Coffee.
• The Hockley Arts Club - brunch/ cocktails.

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Is the nightlife good in Nottingham? Where is good to go?

Bars - just for casual drinks, cocktails or date nights:

• The Hockley Arts Club.
• Boilermaker - a real experience, not one to miss! Save for a special occasion.
• My favourite place for a drink is Pepper Rocks, great for cocktails especially in happy hour.

Nights out:

• Ocean on Wednesday or Friday if you're a student.
• Stealth/ Rescue rooms if you're less into pop, looking for something a bit edgier!
• Crisis/ Rock City.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Nottingham?

Make the most of it! Nottingham is a great place to be a student and to travel to the rest of the UK from.