Most of us can agree that, on the whole, Nottingham is a great city to live in.
However, for a city with stunning buildings such as Wollaton Hall and the Council House, it’s fair to say that Nottingham also has its fair share of eyesores.
From former shops left to rot to ‘ugly’ concrete car parks, many of these perceived eyesores are considered a blot on the city.
It’s worth pointing out, however, that many of the places considered as eyesores were once key parts of the community.
But for one reason or another, whether it be political or simply mismanagement, these buildings have fallen into disrepair.
As we head into 2025, we asked Nottingham World readers which local eyesores they would like demolished in 2025.

1. Victoria Centre flats
The Victoria Centre flats were completed in 1972 and remain the tallest building in Nottingham going into 2025. The lease agreement to the council will expire in the 2060s. Despite this, readers think the flats need to be demolished much sooner. | EJM00 Photo: EJM00

2. Debenhams
The city’s former Debenhams building, in Old Market Square, has been empty since the chain went into administration in 2021. The building was given Grade II listed status in April 2022. | mattbuck Photo: mattbuck

3. Broadmarsh shopping centre
After its owner, Intu, went into administration in 2020, Broadmarsh shopping centre was handed to Nottingham City Council. The shopping centre is now partially demolished, with Nottingham City Council recently having been successful in applying for a £3.4m grant to allow further demolition of the site in 2025. | My Nottingham Photo: My Nottingham

4. Nottingham Contemporary
The Nottingham Contemporary art gallery was opened in 2009. One reader said that the Lace Market building makes them "cringe every day" and should be "flattened". | Steve Cadman Photo: Steve Cadman