Nottingham City Centre is the central area of Nottingham, and the Greater Nottingham conurbation as a whole. The area has seen a great deal of investment and redevelopment in recent years and is consistently rated amongst the top five shopping districts in the United Kingdom (outside of London). It is where the city's major railway station, Council House and main shopping centres are located. Nottingham Express Transit trams run through the area, terminating at Station Street.
The undisputed central feature of the city centre is the Old Market Square, right at the heart of the city. This is undergone a major redevelopment programme which was completed in March 2007. Most of the main shopping streets are based around the square which is dominated by The Council House, whose landmark dome can be seen for miles around. Much of the ground floor of the Council House is taken up by the Exchange Arcade, a shopping centre of boutique stores.
A thrivingbohemian quarter of the city known as Hockley has arisen in recent years, situated close to the Lace Market area.
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City Pulse
29th to 31st May 2010
Nottingham's favourite family party returns this Spring with a host of music styles throughout the city centre. Get ready to boogie, to rock on, to swing or tango, or just to have a nice little sit down and listen.
As usual, events take place across the city centre with a range of music styles for all ages. This year our Old Market Square's stage presents a variety of retro styles for perpetual teenagers of all vintages, from 70s disco to 80s rockabilly and classic 60s pop to contemporary artists who give a big nod to the past.
Saturday 29 May, Rock'n'Roll afternoon and Disco Night
Sunday 30 May, an afternoon of Rhythm and Blues followed by return of the Joe Loss Orchestra by popular demand
Monday 31 May, Return to the 60's...
Ballroom Marquee...
Arboretum Records presents Nottingham's Talents...
Nottingham's diverse offers...
Dress up for disco in Old Market Square with Boney M, featuring original line up member Maizie Williams, plus The Real Thing. Let's have a massive sing-a-long to Boney M classics like Daddy Cool, Brown Girl in the Ring and Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday.
Rock'n'rollers can put on their blue suede shoes for the likes of Matchbox, The Jets and the legendary Wee Willie Harris.
We'll also have Bend Me Shape Me with the New Amen Corner and guests, Animals and friends, plus The Fab4 doing, well, what the other fab four used to do.
All this plus the likes of Imelda May, Dr Feelgood, and the much requested return to City Pulse of Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra, stars of last year with their eclectic mix of popular tunes.
Also returning is our Ballroom Marquee venue at the Robin Hood Statue, giving our legendary folk hero a chance to dance with you to a mix of salsa, tango, swing and big band. Remember that this year May is Robin Hood Month!
New for this year is an additional venue on Bank Holiday Monday for Nottingham's own Arboretum Records, promising some of the fantastic acts the city has to offer. The programme is still tightly under wraps, so keep checking the web site for more details.
And as ever we'll have all sorts of street music popping up throughout the city centre, enlivening your shopping visit, enriching your lunch and tea time experience, or maybe just giving you a pleasant surprise as you walk through the city centre. This year will include a special day for children and families.
For more serious party people, don't forget that Nottingham gives you its diverse offer of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, many with live music or DJs. There's something for everyone – make a weekend of it.
City Pulse is guaranteed to get your hips swaying and your toes tapping. And it's completely FREE, so you can make a special day trip, bring the family or just take a break from your shopping to enjoy the sounds and atmosphere.
Please visit Nottingham City Council's website for further information and times.
