What can I do for free in Nottingham?

yvonne13_2

I've a date arranged for next weekend and as I'm not from there I don't know what I can do for free other than walking around the shops.
I'll be driving down after work on Friday or taking the train depending on costs and staying in a hotel and meeting my date Saturday morning. It's the first time we'll be meeting and as I've already spent a lot to stay in a hotel for two nights I don't really want my spending to go out of control.

I would like to do something fun, but not sure what Nottingham offers for free. Any suggestions?

Grumpelstiltskin

Not much in Nottingham for free.


Galleries of Justice have to pay


Nottingham Castle and Brewhouse Yard Museum have to pay


City of Caves have to pay


Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery free


2 Old pubs well worth visiting The Trip To Jerusalem and the Malt Cross Music Hall. Spend as much or little as you like.

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http://goss.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=24550

Lace Market area has some interesting architecture so worth a walk round, includes the Pitcher and Piano bar that is inside a converted church. Sign up for their newsletter and you will be sent an e-mail for a free drink, usually a special cocktail of some kind.

There will probably be a fair on in the market square because it will be half term, so have a wander round and soak up the atmosphere.

The tourist office is in the council house building in the square and you should be able to pick up a few ideas in there.

There is a charge to get into the castle but I don't think it is massive and the grounds are lovely and you get a great view over the city.

Grumpelstiltskin

Nottingham Castle used to be cheap to get in, not now.


http://www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/visit-us

Grumpelstiltskin

Depends on what you are interested in.


Saturday morning there is always the Cattle Market.


http://www.arthurjohnson.co.uk/jobs


Market stalls and auctions.