These city centre walking circuits are designed to see the outcomes

of the Design Quality work in Nottingham: what worked well, what we had to change.

Tours are subject to availability and resources at the time of the enquiry.

City Centre South (1.5 miles)

Begin your 30 minutes walk at Loxley House, Station Street NG2 3HG, the headquarters of Nottingham City Council, located across the road from Nottingham Railway Station (click here for directions).

Directions from Nottingham Station to starting point (Loxley House). Image based on Google Maps (2020)

Follow the circuit in the map on the left to see the dynamics of long-term city planning and how having a clear, strong vision is fundamental to join all the pieces of a complex jigsaw, brining coherence and protecting the identity of an old, characterful city. Along the way you will find:

1. Station Street - LOCATION MAP - Façade Design Guide in action

2. Carrington Street - LOCATION MAP - Heritage Action Zone and former Urban Room

3. Collin Street & Broadmarsh Area Transformation - The Vision - LOCATION MAP - Restorative Urbanism

4. Canal Street and College City Hub - LOCATION MAP - Placemaking

5. Nottingham Contemporary - LOCATION MAP - Long-term Vision Strategic Planning

6. The Lace Market & Hockley - LOCATION MAP - Conservation Area Regeneration

7. Sneinton Market Avenues - LOCATION MAP - Small/Independent Businesses Economy

Why not book a table for a delicious lunch at one of the cafes in the Sneinton Market area?

City Centre South circuit. Image based on Google Maps (2020)

City Centre North (1.8 miles)

Begin your 40 minutes walk at Gedling Street, Sneinton Marketplace, Nottingham NG1 1DS (click here for location).

Follow the circuit in the map on the right to see the dynamics of long-term city planning and how having a clear, strong vision is fundamental to join all the pieces of a complex jigsaw, brining coherence and protecting the identity of an old, characterful city. You will finish the walk in the heart of the city, at the Old Market Square. Along the way you will find:

1. Fruit Market Site - LOCATION MAP - Custom Build City Centre Residential

2. Eastside SPD - LOCATION MAP - Engagement & Policy

3. Victoria Centre, Flats and York House – LOCATION MAP - Refurbishment and Densification

4. Dryden Enterprise Centre - LOCATION MAP - DQF in action

5. NTU City Campus - LOCATION MAP - Public Realm

6. Heritage Action Zone - LOCATION MAP - Shop Front Design Guide

7. Old Market Square - LOCATION MAP - Public Ream

Why not stay for dinner at one of Nottingham’s unique independent restaurants?

For Time Out’s recommendations click here

For the Great Food Club’s recommendations click here

For the Trip Advisor’s recommendations click here

Public Practice Tour 24.02.23