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Best Date Ideas In Nottingham

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Nottingham has long been a student town, and it is in part due to this fact that the city has a very vibrant music scene, as well as a club scene that is among the most energetic in the UK. With a rich history to boot, the city is surrounded in myth and culture, as well as stunning country vistas unlike any other in the world. It was not that hard, therefore, to find some really great date ideas in Nottingham! With an inclusive spirit that encompasses all walks of life and all kinds of people, Nottingham is one of the best Northern cities to go on a date in the UK. That said, we have really done our homework and have reviewed only the very best venues for you and your date to get together and have a good time when you next head out to enjoy yourselves somewhere romantic.

History Of The Nottingham Dating Scene

The county capital has long been the haunt of interesting characters -- from Robin Hood to the Sheriff of Nottingham, this place is the stuff of legends. In more recent times, the opening of the university has led to the city turning into a vibrant student town where going out and having fun is almost more of a job more than it is a pastime. Starting in the late 70s, clubs started to open that were much more inclusive of a growing variety of cultures in the city; continuing through the 80s, with places like the Garage which got national attention for its banging theme nights. The Astoria was very much part of this trend, which came to a head in the 90s with night spots like the Beatroot, which finally closed shop in the 2000s. The Cookie Club was a popular date venue, which then became Retro Rooms, which it remains today. However, the dating scene is broader even than this today, with a whole host of venues from museums to dining venues adding a load of options to the modern couple looking for a place to chill out, canoodle, and otherwise enjoy their intimate time together.

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Best Times To Go Out

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Thinking of having a date that starts in the morning and lasts through the day and into the evening? Or maybe you are just heading out for a few hours and want something that really makes the most of your time in each other's company? Whatever you want to do, this city has something just for you. With clubs that keep their doors open into the early morning, coupled with landmarks and features that are open to the public all day every day, it is easy to make time work for you here. You can pick something that is open during the day, such as a museum with hours that typically range from 9 AM to 6 PM, or stick to dining times, which are often 5 PM to 11 PM. If you need something a little later, head out to a pub for around 8 PM then move on to a club at around 10 PM and dance till 2 AM or later. The week is usually pretty hectic whatever day you go out, with even Mondays seeing places getting pretty packed, so if you want something more relaxed keep to the start of the week and you can't go wrong!

Date Ideas In Nottingham: Directory

From gay bars and ancient cave systems to castles that will take your breath away, there is something for every type of couple in this city. History and fashion, culture and non stop shopping make up the landscape of the dating scene in hip and happening Nottingham, the place where legends are made and memories last forever. With date venues like the City of Caves and George's Great British Kitchen, you will never forget that you are in one of the UK's best loved Northern towns.

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Propaganda

Type
Gay bar
Space
Gay night club
Crowd
College to middle aged
Address
The Lace Market, 8-10 Broadway, Nottingham NG1 1PS
Website
Any Notes
Late openings and suitability for all kinds of LGBT folk, Propaganda has been going hard for some time now, and as such it is the city's number one gay date venue. A great choice if you and your same sex partner wish to dance the night away, drink, grind, and get seriously sweaty with a party loving crowd. Serious fun that goes on for hours, this is your one stop gay party shop for a hot and steamy LGBT date in Nottingham.
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City of Caves

Type
Cave network
Space
Caves to explore under the city
Crowd
All the ages are welcome
Address
Upper Level, Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Nottingham NG1 7LS
Website
Any Notes
Not for the claustrophobic!
Brief Description
Caves. So many caves. Due to the soft sandstone bedrock of the city, tunnelling was fairly easy for the founders of the castle and other nearby landmarks who wished to link them all together with secret tunnels. Many of these still exist to this day, and you can explore them with or without a guided tour. Great photos can be taken here with you and your date, making City of Caves one of the most memorable date venues in the city. A must see for locals or visitors alike, head for the caves if you want something a little out of the ordinary as a backdrop to a magical day with your lucky date. You can also go shopping in the nearby Broadmarsh Shopping Centre if you so desire, and pair with a meal at a nearby resto or bistro.
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The Arboretum, Nottingham

Type
Fully tended botanical gardens
Space
Indoor and outdoor sections, large conservatory, water features
Crowd
All ages!
Address
Waverley St, Nottingham NG7 4HF
Website
Any Notes
Plenty of parking nearby for all visitors
Brief Description
Beautiful arboretum that will fall in love with. Your date will be jealous how much you will love this place! You will want to live there and never leave. But that is not an option! Instead, be content to wander in the pretty landscaped gardens and move from place to place looking at the trees while you hold your date's hand. Eventually you will have to leave, so make sure you take thousands of pictures first. Then you can go to a restaurant, or a bar, or home. A great idea for a first, middle, or last ever date! Broadleaf or deciduous, flowering plants from temperate regions and cacti from arid locales, all grow side by side in this expertly tended arboretum that ranks among the best botanical gardens in the country.
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Nottingham Castle

Type
Historic castle
Space
Enormous castle on an enormous rock in the city
Crowd
Every age
Address
Nottingham NG1 6AA
Website
Any Notes
Park in the original medieval parking lot!
Brief Description
William the Conqueror liked this castle so much, he built it. 1067 was the year, and making England his was the game. And he did it, too! It was some time before Kevin Costner came back from the wars to challenge the Sheriff of Nottingham here, but when he did it really caused some changes around the place. Bryan Adams was in the charts for weeks, and Lego started making Robin Hood playsets. Nowadays, you can visit the ACTUAL castle all this took place in -- but don't wander too far! The castle sits on 150 foot high cliffs, so unless you want your last words to be "Splat," better look where you're going. Free admission, and definitely one of our top spots for a hot date venue that packs an historic punch.
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George's Great British Kitchen - Nottingham

Type
Fish and chips -- AND GIN
Space
Fish and chips..... AND GIN!!
Crowd
College to middle aged
Address
Queen St, Nottingham NG1 2BL
Website
Any Notes
Fish and chips. And. Gin.
Brief Description
This place does three amazing things, and if we don't get you excited about them, then we have failed to do our job properly. Those things are: 1) Fish, 2) Chips, and 3) Gin. Just... just go there. You don't even have to take anyone. We know this is meant to be a recommendation for a date, but... Just go there. Go there alone, go there together, it doesn't matter. The food is amazing and the gin is amazing and the name of the place is great. If you take your date here and they don't like it, don't go home with them. Fish and chips and gin. If that doesn't sound amazing to you then you are either in the wrong country, or you don't deserve a nice date. Go here, bring someone, fall in love, have your wedding at the bar, never leave.
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The Attic Adult Club & Photographic Studio

Type
Adult club
Space
Adult club with limited bar
Crowd
Late 20s to middle aged
Address
270 Osmaston Rd, Derby DE23 8LD
Website
Any Notes
Street parking is available
Brief Description
This is probably the wildest place we have reviewed and as such you should bear in mind that this is only for couples of a certain... persuasion. Let's just say that it is a very particular kind of club, so call ahead first to make sure that it is for you. Great for really relaxed and comfortable couples who would like to share their date experience with other amorous folk, but do be aware that this kind of venue is not for everyone. You may want a big meal afterwards, as you are likely to work up an appetite here, so head out for a well regarded restaurant, such as George's (see above) for a slap up pie and mash dinner with a pint -- perfect!
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Pryzm

Type
Night club
Space
Huge night club with split floors and many bars
Crowd
College and up
Address
Lower Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 3BB
Website
Any Notes
Get dressed up, but don't get lost!
Brief Description
With a capacity of up to 2590 club goers across 2 clubs with 4 bars, this is the kind of place to take a date if you want them to get lost coming back from the washroom. Just kidding. It is absolutely massive, though. You can seriously lose yourself to the music in this place, and the venue itself is so impressive that you and your date will have something to talk about for weeks to come. Photo ops abound at Pryzm, the biggest night club in the city, and one of the largest in the whole of the UK.
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Broadway Cinema

Type
Cinema, bar and cafe
Space
Big screen cinema with energetic bar
Crowd
All ages
Address
14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL
Website
Any Notes
Free parking can be found
Brief Description
It can be pretty hard to find a cinema that does beer as well, so we did the hard work for you. Sample some of the best brews in the city while watching a classic movie with your loved one, special someone, partner or other special person while on a simple but very fun date. With a mix of major movies that you will find in theaters elsewhere plus special showings of indie and classic films from around the world, this cinema is something of an odd bird, but in the best possible sense of the phrase. You will find the seats very comfy, too -- something that the vast majority of patrons comments on, just don't fall asleep or you may find that your date has left and the movie has ended!
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The Lion At Basford

Type
Jazz pub
Space
Intimate pub with jazz
Crowd
Young adults and older
Address
44 Mosley St, Nottingham NG7 7FQ
Website
Any Notes
Paid parking can be found
Brief Description
Want some jazz with your pint? This place is one of the best pubs of its kind in the country, as has a great rep among the jazz crowd. Some smashing jazz music pairs nicely with some of the best ales in the city, so if you like to have a drink with a close friend or partner while you listen to some crazy beats and enjoy some spot on musicians then head out to the Lion At Basford for all of the above. If you love the strains of Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk, or if you prefer the hectic stylings of Dizzy and Bird, then you will truly savor every note played in this pub that attracts only the very best in UK and international jazz players. Come for the jazz, stay for the beer. This is a great date idea for music lovers who want a cozy and very English date venue -- brilliant! One of the best date idea venues on our list, and as such, this is a good note to end on!

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It is time to bid farewell to this Northern gem of a city, as this is the end of our how to walk through of the very best date ideas in Nottingham! We spent many hours putting this guide together, scouring the city of Nottingham for the best advice on how to have a truly cracking date. Did one of our ideas turn into a reality for you and your date? If so, we hope it went swimmingly! If you liked what you saw, why not click on the twinkly little star at the top of your browser (it is right there in your search box) and add a bookmark to this page, which is part of our series on best UK city date ideas from hookupcloud.com the website where fun and effective dating becomes simple!

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Nottingham's Best Date Ideas - Hookupcloud

We are hookupcloud.com, the date ideas experts! We have Nottingham's best date ideas right here, from music and dining, to cocktail bars and country parks!

Nottingham's Best Date Ideas - Hookupcloud