Car Rental Nottingham

As a fairly compact city Nottingham is simple to navigate, with a one-way system designed to ease congestion. There are thousands of parking spaces in and around the city too, so it’s easy to park up and explore the area on foot at your leisure.

If the Nottingham Playhouse or the cathedral are on your list of things to see, then NCP Mount Street is extremely close to these.

Alternatively, if you’re thinking of heading to Castle Road to have your photograph taken with the Robin Hood statue, the NCP St James’ Street lot is great for both this, the castle and the rest of the city centre. There are a number of other parking garage options available too, including the intu Victoria Centre, or even the Lace Market Car Park.

Driving in the UK is on the left-hand side of the road, and speed limits are signed in miles per hour (mph).

If you’re driving outside of the city, or on larger roads, you’ll find that on many dual carriageways and motorways the speed limit will usually be 70mph (112km/h). Many rural ‘national speed limit’ roads meanwhile will be 60mph (96km/h).

When you drive into a built-up location such as Nottingham itself, the limit is usually 30mph (48km/h), with some residential zones 20mph. Always check signs, however, as limits can vary.

If you’re thinking of exploring the wider Midlands on a day trip, iconic Sherwood Forest and several stately homes are within easy driving distance, while further attractions await in the nearby cities of Birmingham and Leicester – both an hour or so away.

A fantastic, vibrant destination steeped in history, art and culture, Nottingham is a city not to be missed.

While it may be famous worldwide for its links to the legend of Robin Hood, today it is a highly exciting blend of the old and new. Explore the area to find out what makes it so special.

Discover the City of Caves

On your visit to Nottingham, you can add the city’s underground network of caves to your itinerary.

These atmospheric tunnels have been used in various ways over the years, from air raid shelters during World War II to beer cellars for local pubs. Exploring them makes for a fascinating experience, and guided tours with local experts can also be reserved.

Learn about the history of justice

The National Justice Museum is a great way to learn all about the history of crime and punishment in the UK – perhaps fittingly for a city so closely associated with a famous forest-dwelling felon.

Located in the Lace Market area of Nottingham, this former Victorian courtroom, jail and police station allows you to experience interactive activities and games, exhibits and even historical characters along the way.

Visit the beautiful backdrop of a Hollywood movie

Wollaton Hall to the west of the city is not only a beautiful listed building – it was also used as Wayne Manor, the home of Batman, in the epic 2012 blockbuster movie The Dark Knight Rises.

Whether you are excited by this Hollywood connection or not, its striking setting among 500 acres of stunning parkland, home to herds of red and fallow deer, is reason enough to visit.

This Elizabethan country house also contains Nottingham Natural History Museum, so be sure to set aside plenty of time to take in everything this fantastic location has to offer.

Soak up the culture

There are numerous art galleries, music venues, theatres, cinemas and museums just waiting to be explored across Nottingham. The city is a real hub of culture – you’ll never be at a loss for things to do.

Broadway Cinema in the Hockley area is an internationally recognized movie theatre. This is largely thanks to a major redevelopment and enlargement in 2006 during which famous British designer Paul Smith added his own unique take to the interior. Nottingham Playhouse is also another world-class venue, popular with locals and visitors alike.

Whether you’re looking for drama, dance, music or comedy, you’ll be sure to find it here.

Follow in the footsteps of Robin Hood

Just over 33 kilometres north of Nottingham is Sherwood Forest, and if you’re looking for the perfect day trip outside the city, this is it.

The most famous point of interest in this beautiful 450-acre country park and nature reserve is the millennium-old Major Oak. Legend has it that Robin Hood once took shelter under the branches of the ancient tree, and it’s only a 15-minute walk away from the visitor centre.

There are a number of trails and walking routes to choose from, so grab a guide and explore to your heart's content. With car rental in Nottingham, all this and more awaits.