It is the staggering amount of history and thriving lifestyle scene that crowned Nottingham as one of England’s hidden gems.
It is no secret that the city is the jewel of East Midlands – certainly according to those of us who live here – but most recently, it has been recognised nationally as the most underrated city in the country.
And while there is plenty to be proud of when it comes to Nottingham’s strengths, we dug deeper to see what makes the city one of the best places to live and visit in England.
‘A site of historic importance over thousands of years’
Let’s start with the fascinating history behind the apparently modern city, which comprises tales of numerous tribes that travelled the territory.
Hilary Silvester, executive chair of the Nottingham Civic Society, said that Nottingham has been “a site of historic importance and settlements over thousands of years”, which rivals major cities across Europe.
“Its sandstone caves and rocky promontories provided both opportunities for developing defensible homes and workshops while its position adjacent to the River Trent,…
