Things to do in Nottingham?

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For me, a middle aged woman who likes cultural things more than shopping.
DH and DS3 are going to Warhammer World, its like Mecca to them and they will happily spend two whole days in there. I decided to come with them and amuse myself going to museums etc but I have just discovered Nottingham castle is closed for restoration.
If there's a John Lewis I could probably spend a morning or afternoon in there browsing and choosing a new potato peeler very carefully but I need other suggestions including somewhere nice to go for lunch.
I am not a big shopper but do like a good craft shop or secondhand bookshop.
I would particularly welcome quirky or hidden gem type suggestions and would venture out of town as long as its on public transport (I'm from a very rural area and not confident about driving on unfamiliar busy road systems).

Not traditionally local, but Donotts in the market square do amazing doughnuts (the clue's in the name 😄)

remus I love the pudding pantry so much. DS has never quite forgiven me for being a sensible parent and making him have a sandwich in there once

The Focus Gallery, (May have a craft workshop going on tomorrow you can do)
Tough Mary's Bakehouse (Best Pastries)
White Rabbit Tea Room (lovely afternoon Tea)
Fox Cafe (Best Salads)
TOAST (Best Brunch)
200 Degrees (Best Coffee)

Sneinton Market has amazing independent designers & makers you can visit

Hmm from the top of my head!!
Come back on Nov & Dec Notts has the best Christmas Markets 😊

These are a the Christmas Fairs I'm exhibiting at during Christmas, and they really are lovely

www.lunarmothjewellery.com/events

English - Evil parenting.

Had the best flat white of my life in a place in Nottingham. Is it called the Wheel or something like that?

Just off the Market Square (there is even a tram stop) there's the place market, the Adams Building is worth a look, as is St Mary's Church. There's a clay pipe makers grave there. And nearby is Debbie Bryan's cafe, it sells lots of lovely gifts as well as cake.

I really want to like Toast but I am a fussy vegetarian who doesn't like eggs, and there is v little on their menu that I'd actually eat. :(

Definitely not placemarking because I live in Nottingham and haven't heard of lots of these...

Ooh it's also Nottingham Half Marathon on Sunday - there's always stalls, performers, etc and loads of amazing support - always worth a watch (but take extra traffic into consideration!). Always worth a lovely walk by The Embankment anyway and to see Trent Bridge, etc x

I used to live right by Trent Bridge. Loved it there.

We are there Monday to Thursday but not til the 8th ( Scottish half term). Our last half term city break was Copenhagen, I'm doing my best to think of Nottingham as just as exotic and interesting, which it will be if I approach it with the right attitude!

How much time will you have to fill ?
Are you staying in Nottingham itself?

John Lewis Nottingham is carp.

There's tons in Nottingham!

Caves under the city from Broadmarsh shopping centre.
Lace Market/Hockley area.
Broadway Cinema.
The Cat Cafe just off Maid Marian Way.
The University Campus is really pretty and has a lake and such.

You're also not too far from Alton Towers - you can get a bus there/back if you wanted a day trip and like Theme parks.

Plenty of pubs, bars and cafes. Are you going with children? I love Pit and Pendulum but it's not really child appropriate!

Where are you staying?

Batman was filmed at Wollaton hall.

Wollaton Hall was used as the exterior for Wayne Manor in one of the batman films. It's a natural history museum with grounds and is a nicer building than Nottingham castle.
Hockley is nice for independent places.

Purchase a firearm

If you go shopping they have Sostene Grene (Victoria Centre). I go to Nottingham just for that shop. There are lots of other good shops and a John Lewis. If you are really hungry there is Cosmos restaurant opposite John Lewis.

Southwell is worth a visit for the shops, minster and workhouse, though I don't know about buses.

Remus - that junk shop has closed down now. I was very disappointed.

There's a windmill in Sneinton that has a little museum in it

Bistro Pierre is opposite John Lewis. Brilliant value for lunch, £11.95 for 2 courses. My absolute favourite

We're staying near the railway station and canal apparently.

We'll have one 14 year old with us.