It creates a living harmony between tradition and modernity, in art, architecture and overall spirit. The city streets have preserved many old Georgian buildings and traditional pubs in the English style, including the oldest in the country, the Trip to Jerusalem. Dating back to the Middle Ages, along with the still-functioning old town market, the imposing 15th-century Church of Saint Mary, it tells the history of the region and of England in the fairy-tale adventures of Robin Hood, whose monument can be found in the city center. As Nottingham has always been a crucial urban center, it has today developed into an important trade and industry town, famous with names like the Boots Company and the Raleigh Industry. It relates its past and present through the many museums, some of which are quite unusual, representing the history of textile, costumes, science, natural and local history.

Though modern and lively, Nottingham boasts the artistic heart of Shakespeare's island. One of its most beautiful and significant buildings, the Theatre Royal, has been completely restored to perform some of the best classic and modern plays of England. The city hosts many music festivals and concerts, held in its splendid modern concert hall or pop and rock superstars in an open-air venue. Famous writers and artists have lived and worked here, such as Allan Sillitoe and D. H. Lawrence.

Sport is another facet of Nottingham's heart. You will find here some of the best cricket, you can go to see the stadium of the local team, try some horse racing or water-sports, watch a motor race or explore the huge golf terrains.