The heart of the city is the Old Market Square (the market moved in the 1920s), the largest such surviving in Europe. Most of the main shopping streets are around the square. The council house, whose dome can be seen for miles around, is at the top of the square. There are plans to redevelop the square and the final design will be selected in Spring 2005, with construction to begin in the summer.
A bohemian quarter of the city known as Hockley Village has arisen in recent years. This is situated close to the Lace Market area.
According to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Nottingham is one of the English regions eight “core cities”.
Culture and sport
A view of the Nottingham skyline
Nottingham has two main theatres, the Nottingham Playhouse and the Theatre Royal (which also houses the Royal Concert Hall). There are also several art galleries which often receive national attention, particularly the castle museum and the Angel Row gallery (attached to the main library). Both of the city’s universities also put on a wide range of plays, concerts, and other events throughout term time.
The annual Goose Fair is always popular. More generally, the city is regarded as having a good nightlife, with many clubs and bars in the centre of town that are popular amongst both the local and student communities.
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