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I lived in Nottingham back in 85-88 in a small village called Woodborough. I was 12 and loved every minute of it...It is definitly the best city in England. I now live in Los Angeles which is amazing. The good thing is my family is from Nottingham so I get to visit this great place every now and then. One day down the road I hope to move back and live there.

Jon-Paul
Los Angeles, USA

Yes Nottingham is a nice place ,but it would be even nicer if it was,t for the developers ripping it apart.Several examples one ,top of maid marian way red brick office blocks, the ripping down the old evening post building to put up another leisure complex as if we need it .What are they going to do with the beautifull Co-op building.And what about the Broadmarsh Centre ,when that was built part of Nottingham's heart was ripped out also the history that went it ,you can only see a tiny piece of it, ie drurry hill .Don't get me wrong there does need to be building progression, but do we need to take away the history of nottingham to do it. We are supposedly trying to attract tourists not put them off.Yes Nottingham is a nice place let's keep it that way .

Steve Hobbs
West Bridgford

Is Nottingham the best city? It must be a rhetorical question, as I am sure that the person who has visited ALL of the others for comparative purposes does not exist on this planet.

A far better question would be "is Nottingham a good city?", to which I would offer a qualified 'yes'. The shopping and nightlife are excellent, but the aggression from drunks and some beggars can be intimidating - much more so than many other UK and European cities that I have visited. I buy The Big Issue, but there is a limit to the number of copies that I require. More annoyance than crime perhaps. Rome, Barcelona and Naples have far higher predatory crime rates than Nottingham, but Paris is much lower, and Amsterdam city centre is extremely safe and comfortable to walk around in at any hour of the day or night.

All cities have something different to offer, along with their upsides and downsides, so it can never be a fair comparison. Nottingham had much of its historical heart ripped out by the city planners in the 1950's and '60's, in their enthusiasm for such elegant developments as Maid Marion Way. Other cities were more far-sighted, and it shows today. Nottingham's 'castle' is a fine building, but something of a misnomer, and a great disappointment to many tourists. Unlike say, Dubrovnik, which was bombed and shelled to hell just ten years ago, and is now immaculately restored as a World Heritage Centre.

Nottingham is a lively, vibrant city to live and work in, with two good universities, good shops, bars and clubs, history going back at least 1000 years, and some very pleasant countryside on its doorstep. But please don't get too defensive and parochial - if you think it's the best, then you haven't lived!

Gary Henshaw
Ilkeston, Derbyshire

I moved to Nottm a year ago from Birmingham (ironically because I couldn't get a decent job there), which most people think is a dosshole compared to the rest of the country; but each to their own.

Although I miss Brum loads and going "home" is great, I like Nottm cos it is a bit quieter and there's a nice atmosphere in the decent bars and clubs - even if there are loads of evil, rude mannered kids on the buses - or so it seems. Anyhow, Nottm is becoming more and more cosmopolitan each week, and I think ppl should seriously give it some credit. Oh yeah, and sack David Platt as Forest going up into the Premiership would make Nottm even greater!!!!

Aisla

Speaking as a lass from Chesterfield, I can safely say that Nottingham is a pretty funky place. We've got everything we need to entertain ourselves in close proximity - along with work/studies to pay for it all. Having read through all these comments though I'd like to put forward my gripe...The Social in Hockley. Great place, good tunes, Nice bouncers, beers a plenty.

Will someone tell me then who employed Hitler as the 'picker' on the door? In this day and age she has the right to exclude those she thinks not worthy of spending money in the bar that pays her minimum wage (I hope..)bsimply because of what they are wearing. And not in the tradition sense of white socks/trainers/footie shirts but simply because she doesn't think you're trendy/alternative/cool enough. Enough of that bollocks,it's 2001 and individuality is a wonderful thing. I'm off to the Irish..It looks like a cow shed, beer's $£"% and tunes are cheesy but no-one cares what you look like and all are having a ball...

Sarah
Sherwood

Nottingham is the World's best City without a doubt!!! Ive lived here all my life and would never dream of leaving (UNLESS I MOVE TO THE USA) The shopping heres the best, better than London by far. There are some really pretty places outside the main City part you just have to look! As for sports what about the new Ice ring, its brilliant. I truly believe that NOTTINGHAM IS THE WORLDS BEST CITY!

Kim
Nottingham, England

N E 1 WHO DISSES NOTTINGHAM HAS SUMMIT WRONG WIT EM!!!!!!!! U SAY WE WASTE MONEY???? WELL LOOK AT THE DOME!!!! NOW DONT TELL US WE WASTE MONEY, AT LEAST THERES ALWAYS A QUE TO GET IN!!!!!!

NOTTINGHAM THE WORLDS BEST CITY!!!!

STACEY
NOTTINGHAM

Yes.

My Nottingham Ancestry dates back to pre-civil war times (my ancestor was Hercules Clay - Lord Mayor of Newark in the 1640's). I have lived worked an studied here all my life, as has my fathers side of the family for the last 400 years. I have never considered it anything less than the best city in the country.

While you may not get a passing smile off everyone, you will find indigenous Nottingham folk are extremely friendly and welcoming. As for beggars, i think there is an even mix of the genuinely needy and those who would seek to exploit, and discernment through familiarity seems the only solution.

The nightlife has definetly improved in the last few years, as has the quality of shopping e.t.c. with the construction of many new buildings whose architecture remains more faithful to Nottinghams classical styling than the 1960's/1970's monstrosities that existed previously (some still remain).

I am proud to say i'm from Nottingham, and find it such a pleasant place to live! i! have never left.

"Vivit Post Funera Virtus" - Virtue Outlives Death

p.s. I was also born at the Firs, Sherwood.

Mike Clay
Nottingham

I spent the most wondeful time of my life at the University of Nottingham. I really miss the city, the campus and all the lovely people out there. I just wish I could go back to this wonderful place again.

P.A
Mauritius

Everything is in Nottingham that u want, Football, Basketball,Rugby, The new cinema Complex (Warner villiage, something like that) swimming pools, great shops, Ice skating, gay clubs (for you gay people, not being rude, Nottingham has got everythingto offer plus great schools like Greenwood Dale School, one of the highest in England, Plus Trent Uni and we can listen to Trent Fm which is just dan.

Robert
NOTTINGHAm, Sneinton

I use to live in nottingham but i had to move to the usa (Family) but i miss the nightlife, shops and all of that stuff, it is surely one of the best citys in England. NOTTINGHAM IS THE BEST SO DO NOT MESS

Ben
USA, New York

erm, excuse me but have none of you
lot ever been to leed, it is loads better
than this town!

jane
leeds!Leeds!leeds

in reply...

Sorry mate!!. i've never been to 'Leed' as it doesn't exist!. i think you are referring to 'LEEDS', nevermind mate!. 'Leed' as you call it is just missing something(like an 's'), which is called NOTTINGHAM!!!. come back again when u can spell, and when leeds actually has something better than nottingham!.....'Left lion at 8pm!'

M Wallace
Wollaton, Nottingham

I was born in Notts (Arnold to be exact) and now live in Norwich after studying for my degree here. I do miss Notts in many ways and it is definitely one of the liveliest cities in the UK. Not as large and in-personable as London, but bigger and brighter than most other cities.

I would love to live there again but I’ve found different qualities in Norwich, which I wouldn’t swap to go back home. I’m constantly taking friends to Notts for a weekend, everyone I’ve taken there loves it and wants to go again!

The night life is friendlier and more easier going than in other cities – and you’d have to be dead to not have a good time! So cheers to a great city + memories.

I’ll meet you all next to the left Lion, outside the Council House! P.S – I used to go to Arnold Hill between 1987 – 1994 – any one else out there? (Mr Literlands Tutor Group and then a young Geography teacher who's name I can’t remember)

Carl
Norwich

I have lived in Nottingham for 16 years, then i moved to USA. I really miss Nottingham i wish i could go back.Edwalton is the best, that is probably because i lived there.

Posh Pam
Edwalton,Nottingham

i think what in the world are you all talking about. i know nothing about england thats because i am in the best place in the world. The usa. Can you all tell me what kind of stuff is in nottingham because my ex used to live there and i wonder what is there for so long. well gotta go.

Nikki
San Antonio, TX, USA

This city council has wasted so much money over the years it is unreal - just look at the new ice centre cost 拢35m+ had to use lottery grants etc. The old rink was never in great profit so how the hell is the new one supposed to survive. The pubs are too brash and when groups of lads/lasses ( sometimes worst for drink)start going round - knowhere sophisitcated in this so called modern city. Shops still closing down and now with the onset of street pay parking - exodus to Meadowhall for shopping - takes me as long to get to Nott'm as to got Meadowhall The city has got to improve and be more realistic to peoples needs without spending loads of money

Phil Mitchell
Mansfieed

The place is a flea-pit and I'm glad I left.

Yorkie
York

I spent six wonderful months of my life here, and now that I'm in Italy I miss it a lot. Nottingham Trent University is the best.

Sara
Verona Italy

I only have one thing to say: Nottingham is wicked, and all my friends who live in many different cities around the country are really jealous of me and love to visit!!!

Claire Parry
Nottingham

I moved away from nottingham last september to go to university. And its true what they say: 'you don't know what you've got til its gone'. As far as i'm concerned, nottingham is by far and away the best young city in the country. The nightlife is unrivaled, and the only thing it needs is a 'big name' club, which might happen soon. All my new friends at uni regard nottingham as a hip-un-happening place, and they haven't even been there!. so all i'm gonna say is: NOTTINGHAM ROCKS!!!

M Wallace

I just started goin to uni in nottinham an i luv it. the night life ius superb. until goin to uni london was the venue. it is faceless compared to nott. nott has the best drum n base scene outside bristol and there are more bars than days in a year. all the international students i know sing its praises. clubs such as the bomb and beatroot safe.
the only problem i see is the amount of late 20 early 30 yr old towny chavs pickin fights with each and pising in doorways. this is not a nott problem tho and is nation wide. it cou;ld be remedied i feel by extending the drinking hours to prevent binge drinkin that leads to violent behaviour.

sam
nottingham

I have lived in Notts all my life,I love it!!!!!The people,the shopping, the night-life and everything else about Notts.Those of you who knock it, obviously are going to the wrong places and talking to the wrong people.I have many friends dotted around England, and when they come to visit, its always the same, "I wish I lived here,I want to move here!!!"
One friend who lives in Cumbria,visits at least 6 times per year, and that is a 6-7 hour journey on the train,she can't get enough of the place!!!!

Tracey
Nottingham

goddo bars, god clubs, great women, and? no social actvities. evrything is reduced to get drunk ,,,, quite sad place

Jack
Nottingham

Originally from nottingham now living in leicester. people in nottingham dont know how lucky they are . try living down here theres even more litter and beggars. and the city council dont have any vision. they knock sports centres down without replacing them. a tram system is a vision of the future with arguments about trollybuses still . its like being in the dark ages. nottingham has great theatres, restaurants, bars clubs and shopping
WHAT MORE CAN BE SAID

jaybob
leicester

What a hell-hole, the sooner I get out of this dump the better. It wouldn;t hurt a few people to say hello to each other every now and then, now would it?

Dave
Beeston, Notts

and in reply...

Dave from Beeston, how dare you slate England's No.1 City. Good Riddance to yer you miserable so and so !!!!

R.Hood
Sherwood Forest

another reply to Dave...

DAVE FROM BEESTON IS RIGHT PEOPLE NOW DAYS HAVE NO TIME FOR ANYONE. IT IS ALL ME ME .... IT WOULD NOT HURT PEOPLE TO SMILE AND SAY HELLO. EVERYONE HAS THIS ATTITUDE "OH I DO NOT WISH TO GET INVOLVED IF THEY SEE SOMEONE FALLING DOWN OR IN TROUBLE. I AM AFRAID TO SAY IT IS LOOK AFTER NUMBER ONE TODAY... WHICH IS VERY SAD. NOTTINGHAM IS GOOD FOR SHOPPING THOUGH... ITS GOOD FOR A DAY OUT BUT I MUST ADMIT I WOULD NOT LIKE TO LIVE THERE... PEOPLE TRY TO SMILE MORE.. BE HAPPY AND MOST OF ALL VALUE OTHER PEOPLE AND POSSESSIONS.

TYLER
COVENTRY

Nottingham is a great city with some fantastic people and an excellent night life... but why can't they do something about all the dam'n "beggars" that seem to ask you for money every 50 meters.

Would Notts council provide us all with a free t-shirt saying "pi$* off I'm not a cash machine!"

Why don't the 成人论坛 do an undercover film on the problem of begging in this city as it seems to have become a total farce ... ever seen a beggar drive a brand new car.. get your cameras rolling and you might just see the scam ;)

Notts council may just get off their lazy a*$es and do something about it before tourists begin to get tired of being pestered and go elsewhere !

No point having a nice lawn if there's dog $$$$ all over it !

Lawn Mower
Nottingham

and in reply...

You obviously speak with very little knowledge of the issues facing many people living in Nottingham, whether they have homes or not. I find your arrogance insulting and your ignorance obviously comes from a lack of education, which i might add, is displayed through your use of obsanities. Nottingham is a diverse city which has, and is still developing many facilities for all. It seems to me 'Lawn Mower' that you should find a little more compassion in your heart and recognise that not everyone is a fortunate as yourself to have a clear mind, food in their stomachs and a roof over their heads. I only hope that you never find yourself on the streets cold and alone, faced only with a barrage of angry people because you dared to ask for help.

Have you ever heard of the saying "community spirit?" i think you need a few lessons in this.
Nottingham is for everyone, regardless of culture, creed, ability, religion, wealth, and mental health. It is about looking after the people within and creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable sharing thier time. Nottingham is not just here for you.

The only type of people i wish to rid Nottingham of is the biggots such as yourself.

p.s. the world is not flat.

Goldielocks
Nottingham

I lived in nottingham for 3 years. It was nice experience for me to work in the factory and study in the nottingham university. I miss the period even though it was really hard to live there. I wished I will be able to have a chance to visit nottingham again.

SungJin Cha
Seoul Korea

Great people, great bars, great clubs, great shopping. What more can be said?

G
London

totally agree, TOP city... proud to be part of it.

International tennis centre, Europe's biggest bowling alley, National Ice Centre, two nearby football clubs, robin hood... what a place.

andy
Nottingham!!!

WELL I GUESS I MUST BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES! HAVING BEEN BORN AND RAISED IN "BROXTOWE" YES I SAID IT. AND TO ACTUALLY RETURN AND DRIVE THRU THE OLD ESTATE, WHAT HAPPENED THERE.SURVEILANCE CAMERAS ROAD BLOCKS, I CAN,T IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE TO BE PART OF THAT SYSTEM. (HERES TO GETTING OUT OF DODGE CITY).DON,T GET ME WRONG I AM NOT BRINGING NOTTS DOWN , IT IS A CITY LIKE NO OTHER - BUT STILL AS A WAY TO GO.ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THE LOCAL GOV,T AND PLANNING AUTHORITIES.

LEROY
SARASOTA FLORIDA

I have lived in Nottingham for 8 years having previously live in London,Liverpool and Brighton. The good points are prices, housing and general peacefulness. The bad points are the people (best friend one moment, ignore you the next), the schools and a lack of an interesting central point (Market Sq. is pretty dull).

Clare
Nottingham

- its great especially the clubs and rubs and beer

lightning
bingham, nottingham, england

I love everything about nottingham it has everything u need. ive lived here all my life and id never move away, the best bit is the shopping

Danielle
Nottingham

Wow you people!!! My name is Tony Hadley (and before you ask... no not that one) and after reading your views i thought i just had to make a comment. Mr Crossland, i can't say that i've heard of you... plans for world domination still on the drawing board are they son???? at least you have something positive to say about the city... Mr Masters, was it really the city that did that to you? i doubt it somehow, a bad workman always blames the city he lives in???

Tony Hadley
nottingham

and in reply...

Ok. now i don't want to get involved in a public debate but i must take issue with 'Tony Hadley'. You may think that to change your name may make you more popular, but even through a few short sentences your true personality shines through your 80's pop facade. Not since Elvis Presleys music teacher gave him a bad report has one person been so wrong about the talents of another. I will take Robin Hood's mantle, and will banish you from the city and send you to Derby (a fate worse than death i think you'll agree). Pack your belongings Tony, you will soon live up to your namesake and be 'the forgotten one'.

Jez Crossland
Cardiff Wales

and in reply...

Mr Crossland, i really must protest. not only do you have an amazingly over-inflated opinion about yourself, you also fail to conduct a conherent argument even when given the chance to think about what you type. please answer the following 3 questions.
1) Who do you think you are?
2) exactly how do you plan to mark your influence on the world?
3) how close are you to doing this? i look forward to your response.

Tony Hadley
Nottingham

There are some things that indeed bug me, and things that i love about my home city. I can't stand the way the buses in my area ALWAYS seem to run in 3's or late. And traffic...good god! But i must say that Nottingham has to be the city in which to shop. Nowhere else really like it. The people are gr8 to talk to (even if some people get annoyed when we call them mi duck!) and although i will be off to university in London in September, i'm going to miss Nottingham very much.

Robert Thorpe
Toton, Nottingham