Nottingham
In central England, Nottingham will forever be associated with Robin Hood and his men, and, jokingly, this merry road robber has left his permanent mark on the city, with a myriad of pubs, hotels and shops named Robin, Friar Tuck, Little John or Locksley.
But Nottingham is also a bustling city in rapid development. Since 1284, Nottingham has organized its annual Goose Fair, a fairground, fairgrounds and craft bazaars, and at Newark, north of downtown, Europe’s largest antique fair is held six times a year.
Nottingham has a very nice historical center dating back to the 1300s, with cobbled pedestrian streets and England’s oldest existing pub. From Nottingham it is also not far to Manchester or Liverpool which should interest those who are going on a football trip.
City Profile
- Abbreviation: NG
- Country: United Kingdom
Nottingham Facts
NOTTINGHAM – largest city in the East Midlands region of England.
Population |
Around 290000. |
Official languages |
English. |
Control Form |
monarchy |
Religion |
Protestant (50%), Catholic (12%). |
Time Difference |
England is an hour after Norway. |
Currency |
English pounds, equivalent to around £ 10 as of August 2008. ATMs can be found in many places in the city center, and the use of credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and Diners is very widespread. |
Tips |
It is normal to give 5-10% on dining and taxi if you are satisfied. Otherwise, you are not expected to give tips. |
Embassy |
The Norwegian Embassy in England is located at 25 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QD. Tel: +44 20 7591 5500. |
Tourist |
Old Market Square |
Telephone |
44 |
Emergency |
999 |
Electricity |
240v 50Hz. You need an adapter for the UK 3-pin outlet, and these are normally available in stores. |
Holidays and Holidays |
January 1st, first Monday in May, last Monday in August. |
Visa |
Not required for Norwegian citizens. |
Vaccinations |
No vaccines are required. |
Water |
Can be easily drunk from the tap. |
Nearest major cities |
Derby, Leicester, Sheffield. |
Safety |
Nottingham is considered among the worst cities in England regarding the number of killings, burglaries and car thefts, but the violence rarely strikes casual tourists. The level of preparedness in England has been raised following several terrorist attacks and bomb threats in recent years. Also pay attention to pickpockets in crowds. |
List of Nottingham Acronyms
The most commonly used abbreviations about Nottingham is NG which stands for Nottingham. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to Nottingham, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.
