If you’ve lived in Nottingham for a good amount of time, then chances are you think you know the city quite well.
However, sometimes it’s helpful to zoom out and take note of what non-natives think of the city and the attractions within it.
Time Out has picked out its top 12 things to do in Nottingham, ranging from historic pubs to luscious nature reserves.
With the weather set to improve over the coming weeks and days now becoming slightly longer, it’s time to get out there and start exploring the very best of our city.

1. City of Caves
Time Out said: "Get away from the bustle of the city centre and immerse yourself in a vast network of caves owned by the National Justice Museum." | Cory Doctorow Photo: Cory Doctorow

2. The Arboretum
Time Out said: "Most cities have a standout park, a lovely patch of green which offers a bit of nature amidst all the buzz, but Nottingham’s Arboretum has gotta be one of the loveliest." | David Hallam-Jones Photo: David Hallam-Jones

3. Nottingham Contemporary
Time Out said: "The Nottingham Contemporary opened in 2009 and is one of those venues people should visit for the building alone." | John Sutton Photo: John Sutton
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4. Broadway Cinema
Time Out said: "Adding a cinema trip into your sightseeing holiday might sound counterproductive, but Nottingham’s Broadway Cinema is such a gem of a venue you’d be genuinely sorry to miss it." | Google Photo: Google


