Editing Nottingham (section)

==Culture==
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Many residents converse in the [[East Midlands English|East Midlands dialect]], the friendly term of greeting "Ay-up me duck" is a humorous example of the local area.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/features/2002/10/guide_nottingham_lingo.shtml |title=Nottingham Features – Guide to Nottingham lingo |publisher=BBC |access-date=22 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825134841/http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/features/2002/10/guide_nottingham_lingo.shtml |archive-date=25 August 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Hockley Arts Market runs alongside [[Sneinton]] Market. Nottingham has featured in a number of [[List of fiction set in Nottingham|fictional works]].
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===Library===
[[File:Nottingham Central Library, external.jpg|thumb|right|Nottingham Central Library seen in October 2024]]
[[Nottingham Central Library]] opened in November 2023 at a cost of more than £10 million and provides books, computer access and other public services.<ref name="j179">{{cite web | last=Locker | first=George Torr & Joe | title=Nottingham Central Library set to open after series of delays | website=BBC Home | date=2023-10-18 | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-67139276 | access-date=2024-10-19}}</ref><ref name="g467">{{cite web | last=Locker | first=Amy Phipps & Joe | title=Nottingham's delayed £10m library officially opens | website=BBC News | date=2023-11-28 | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-67558098 | access-date=2024-10-19}}</ref>

===Art Galleries===
Galleries include [[Nottingham Contemporary]] art centre in the Lace Market, opened in 2009, and [[New Art Exchange]] contemporary art gallery, the largest in the UK dedicated to showing diverse artists, opened in 2008.

===Public art===
{{main|List of public art in Nottingham}}
Nottingham has a range of public artworks across the city, largely from the twentieth century. These include traditional statues such as ''Robin Hood'' by [[James Woodford]], and Lee Johnson's statue of [[Brian Clough]]. Contemporary artwork includes [[Anish Kapoor]]'s ''Sky Mirror'' at Nottingham Playhouse, and ''Aspire'' by Ken Shuttleworth at the University of Nottingham. In 2018 the site of [[Lenton Priory]] was declared a sculpture park and three new artworks commissioned on the site. These include 'Lenton Priory Stone' by James Winnet<ref>{{cite web | last=Winnett | first=James | title=The Lenton Priory Stone | website=axisweb.org | year=2018 | url=https://www.axisweb.org/p/jameswinnett/workset/240406-the-lenton-priory-stone/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409082557/https://www.axisweb.org/p/jameswinnett/workset/240406-the-lenton-priory-stone/ | archive-date=2019-04-09 | url-status=dead }}</ref> based the carvings on the 12th century Norman baptismal font from the Priory, and the 'Lenton Priory Pillars' by [[Adrian Riley]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}

===Venues===
Nottingham has two large-capacity theatres, the [[Nottingham Playhouse]] and the [[Theatre Royal, Nottingham|Theatre Royal]], which together with the neighbouring [[Nottingham Royal Concert Hall|Royal Concert Hall]] forms the Royal Centre. The city also contains smaller theatre venues such as the [[Nottingham Arts Theatre]], the [[Lace Market Theatre]], [[New Theatre (Nottingham)|New Theatre]] and Nonsuch Studios.

[[File:Theatre Royal, Nottingham - geograph.org.uk - 997109.jpg|thumb|[[Theatre Royal, Nottingham]]]]

There is a [[Vue International]] and a [[Showcase Cinemas|Showcase]] in the city. Independent cinemas include the [[Arthouse]] [[Broadway Cinema]] in Hockley,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.broadway.org.uk/ |title=Search: Cinema &#124; Nottingham |publisher=Broadway |access-date=12 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717060831/http://www.broadway.org.uk/ |archive-date=17 July 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> and the four-screen [[Art Deco]] [[Savoy Cinema, Nottingham|Savoy Cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nottingham.savoycinemas.co.uk/ |title=Latest Film Releases, Film Showtimes |publisher=Nottingham.savoycinemas.co.uk |access-date=12 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705000907/http://nottingham.savoycinemas.co.uk/ |archive-date=5 July 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Albert Hall, Nottingham.jpg|thumb|upright|The [[Albert Hall, Nottingham]], one of the city's music venues]]
Nottingham has several large music and entertainment venues including the [[Nottingham Royal Concert Hall|Royal Concert Hall]], [[Rock City (club)|Rock City]], [[Nottingham Royal Concert Hall]] (2,500-capacity) and the [[Nottingham Arena]] (Social centre). Nottingham's [[City Ground]] played host to rock band R.E.M with Idlewild and The Zutons supporting in 2005, the first time a concert had been staged at the football stadium.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/content/articles/2005/07/07/entertainment_music_gig_reviews_2005_07_rem_city_ground_feature.shtml |title=Nottingham – Entertainment – REM @ The City Ground 6/7/2005 |publisher=BBC |access-date=12 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314034937/http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/content/articles/2005/07/07/entertainment_music_gig_reviews_2005_07_rem_city_ground_feature.shtml |archive-date=14 March 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Nottingham also has a selection of smaller venues, including the [[Albert Hall, Nottingham|Albert Hall]] (800-capacity), [[Ye Olde Salutation Inn]], [[Malt Cross]], Rescue Rooms, the Bodega, the Old Angel, the Central, the Chameleon and the Corner.

===Music===
1960s blues-rock band [[Ten Years After]] formed in Nottingham, as did the 1970s pop act [[Paper Lace]], the [[Tindersticks]], electronic music groups [[Stereo MC's]], [[Bent (band)|Bent]], and [[Crazy P]], as well as folk singer [[Anne Briggs]]. Since the beginning of the 2010s, the city has produced a number of artists to gain media attention, including; [[Sleaford Mods]], [[Jake Bugg]], [[London Grammar]], [[Indiana (singer)|Indiana]], [[Bru-C]], [[Natalie Duncan]], [[Dog Is Dead]], [[Saint Raymond (musician)|Saint Raymond]], [[Childhood (band)|Childhood]], [[Kagoule]], [[Rue Royale, Band|Rue Royale]], [[Spotlight Kid (band)|Spotlight Kid]], [[Divorce (band)|Divorce]], and [[Amber Run]].{{cn|date=March 2025}}

Nottingham is home to [[Earache Records]], a large independent record label setup in Nottingham in 1986 and home to artists such as [[Napalm Death]], [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]], [[Entombed (band)|Entombed]] and [[Rival Sons]].{{cn|date=March 2025}}

The city has an active [[classical music]] scene, with long-established ensembles such as the [[Nottingham Symphony Orchestra|city's Symphony Orchestra]], Philharmonic Orchestra, [[Nottingham Harmonic Society]], Bach Choir, Early Music Group Musica Donum Dei and the Symphonic Wind Orchestra giving regular performances in the city.{{Citation needed|date=November 2013}} The [[Sumac Centre]] is a [[social centre]] in Forest Fields.

Nottingham is known for its [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] scene.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/sep/29/nottingham-music-scene |title=Nottingham's music scene: soon to be heard? |access-date=27 March 2013 |location=London |work=The Guardian |first=Mike |last=Atkinson |date=29 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105002402/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/sep/29/nottingham-music-scene |archive-date=5 November 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref> Audio Recording Studios opened in 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roflaudio.co.uk/info/|title=About the studio|website=Rofl Audio Recording Studios|access-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407164105/https://www.roflaudio.co.uk/info/|archive-date=7 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> on the site of a former square known as "Milk Square" which was known to have hosted musicians, bands and orchestras in the 1800s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicnottingham.com/2013/08/23/georgie-rose-in-session-at-rofl-audio-for-this-weekends-sound-of-nottingham/ |title=Georgie Rose in session at ROFL Audio for this weekend's Sound of Nottingham |website=Musicnottingham.com |date=23 August 2013 |access-date=22 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103232808/http://musicnottingham.com/2013/08/23/georgie-rose-in-session-at-rofl-audio-for-this-weekends-sound-of-nottingham/ |archive-date=3 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nottinghasm.wordpress.com/|title=nottinghasm|website=nottinghasm|access-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407164103/https://nottinghasm.wordpress.com/|archive-date=7 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Since opening, the studios have hosted musicians and actors from various places including involvement in Hollywood films,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3518879/|title=David Stanley|website=IMDb|access-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609103603/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3518879/|archive-date=9 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and British rock band [[Spiritualized]]'s album [[And Nothing Hurt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/spiritualized-and-nothing-hurt-review |title=Spiritualized – 'And Nothing Hurt' review|last=Bassett|first=Jordan|website=NME|date=6 September 2018|access-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407164104/https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/spiritualized-and-nothing-hurt-review|archive-date=7 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The studios are a base for rapper and producer [[Sway (British musician)|Sway Dasafo]]'s New Reign Productions<ref>{{cite web |url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09281979/filing-history|title=NEW REIGN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED – Filing history (free information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk|access-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407164106/https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09281979/filing-history|archive-date=7 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and Jake Bugg's manager, Jason Hart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicnotts.com/musicnotts-talks-with-jason-hart/|title=MusicNotts Talks With… Jason Hart|last=MusicNotts|date=14 February 2019|website=MusicNotts|access-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623041929/http://musicnotts.com/musicnotts-talks-with-jason-hart/|archive-date=23 June 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The rock band [[Church of the Cosmic Skull]] are from Nottingham.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rockzonemag.com/church-of-the-cosmic-skull-everybodys-going-to-die/|title=CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL – 'Everybody's Going To Die' |magazine=Rock Zone|date=13 December 2019|access-date=10 January 2020|archive-date=23 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623072408/https://www.rockzonemag.com/church-of-the-cosmic-skull-everybodys-going-to-die/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Glass |first1=Polly |last2=Lewry |first2=Fraser |title=20 great bands to shake up the 2020s |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/20-bands-to-shake-up-the-2020s |url-status=live |newspaper=Loudersound |date=3 January 2020 |access-date=10 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200112002201/https://www.loudersound.com/features/20-bands-to-shake-up-the-2020s |archive-date=12 January 2020}}</ref>

===Annual events===
[[Wollaton Park]] in Nottingham hosts an annual family-friendly music event called [[Splendour in Nottingham|Splendour]]. In 2009 it was headlined by [[Madness (band)|Madness]] and [[the Pogues]]. The following year it was headlined by [[the Pet Shop Boys]] and featured, among others, [[Calvin Harris]], [[Noisettes]], [[Athlete (band)|Athlete]] and [[OK Go]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.splendourfestival.co.uk/ |title=Splendour 2010 – Pet Shop Boys – Wollaton Park 24th July 2010 |publisher=Splendourfestival.co.uk |access-date=13 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090615095440/http://www.splendourfestival.co.uk/ |archive-date=15 June 2009}}</ref> In 2011, it featured headline acts [[Scissor Sisters]], [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Eliza Doolittle (singer)|Eliza Doolittle]] and [[Feeder (band)|Feeder]]. In 2012, performers included [[Dizzee Rascal]], [[Razorlight]], [[Katy B]] and [[Hard-Fi]]. In 2014, Wollaton Park hosted the first-ever No Tomorrow Festival, featuring artists including [[Sam Smith (singer)|Sam Smith]], [[London Grammar]] and [[Clean Bandit]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.notomorrowfestival.co.uk/lineup |title=Line Up |publisher=No Tomorrow Festival |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222110716/http://www.notomorrowfestival.co.uk/lineup |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Wollaton hall from front.jpg|thumb|[[Wollaton Hall]] in the grounds of [[Wollaton Park]]]]

Nottingham holds several multicultural events throughout the year. The city has hosted an annual Asian [[Mela]] every summer since about 1989,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nae.org.uk/page/festivals/11 |title=Festivals |work=[[New Art Exchange]] |access-date=11 January 2015 |year=2014 |quote=...the Nottingham Mela, an annual South Asian festival that was first held 25 years ago. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106025118/http://www.nae.org.uk/page/festivals/11 |archive-date=6 November 2014}}</ref> there is a parade on [[St Patrick's Day]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Nottingham St Patrick's Festival |url=http://www.stpatricksdayparadenottingham.co.uk/ |access-date=11 January 2015 |website=stpatricksdayparadenottingham.co.uk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230070038/http://www.stpatricksdayparadenottingham.co.uk/ |archive-date=30 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> fireworks for the [[Chinese New Year]], Holi in the Park to celebrate the [[Holi|Hindu spring festival]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Private Investigator Nottingham |url=https://privateinvestigator.co.uk/nottinghamshire/nottingham/ |website=privateinvestigator.co.uk |access-date=30 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612113150/https://privateinvestigator.co.uk/nottinghamshire/nottingham/ |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/societies/society/hindu/ |title=Hindu Society |website=su.nottingham.ac.uk |publisher=University of Nottingham |access-date=30 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618031253/https://www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/societies/society/hindu/ |archive-date=18 June 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> a [[British African-Caribbean people|West Indian]]-style carnival which takes place in summer, and several [[Sikhism|Sikh]] events.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/events |title=Events in Nottingham |publisher=Nottingham City Council |website=Nottinghamcity.gov.uk |access-date=11 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226114614/http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/events |archive-date=26 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The city is particularly famous for its annual [[Nottingham Goose Fair|Goose Fair]], a large travelling funfair held at the [[Forest Recreation Ground]] at the beginning of October every year. Established over 700 years ago, the fair was originally a livestock market where thousands of geese were sold in the Old Market Square, but the modern-day Goose Fair is known for its fairground rides and attractions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-24210031|title=Nottingham Goose Fair: Seven centuries of festivities|date=2 October 2013|publisher=BBC News|access-date=5 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020141/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-24210031|archive-date=7 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Nottingham Goose fair 2019.jpg|thumb|[[Nottingham Goose Fair]]]]

Since the late 1990s, [[Nottinghamshire Pride]] has organised an annual [[pride parade]], a day-long celebration that usually takes place in the city in July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ournottinghamshire.org.uk/page_id__453.aspx|title=Nottingham's Pride festivals|first=David|last=Edgley|date=18 October 2011|website=Our Nottinghamshire|access-date=6 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207072401/http://www.ournottinghamshire.org.uk/page_id__453.aspx|archive-date=7 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Food and drink===
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There are more than three hundred restaurants in Nottingham, with several [[AA Rosette]] winners ({{as of|2018|lc=y}}).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.godine.co.uk/restaurants-nottingham-city-centre |title=City Centre restaurants, Nottingham |website=Go dine |access-date=5 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805010615/https://www.godine.co.uk/restaurants-nottingham-city-centre |archive-date=5 August 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> City-centre restaurant, Ibérico World Tapas, was awarded a Bib Gourmand in the 2013 Michelin Guide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/03/10/2012/345554/New-Michelin-Bib-Gourmands-for-38-restaurants.htm |title=New Michelin Bib Gourmands for 38 restaurants |last=Stagg |first=James |date=27 September 2012 |work=[[The Caterer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005094854/http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/03/10/2012/345554/New-Michelin-Bib-Gourmands-for-38-restaurants.htm |archive-date=5 October 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> There are also two Michelin-starred restaurants: Alchemilla in the city centre has one star; and [[Sat Bains|Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms]], on the edge of the city near Clifton Bridge, has two Michelin stars.<ref name=MichelinGuide2020 /> There were five other Nottingham restaurants recommended in the [[Michelin Guide]] in 2020.<ref name=MichelinGuide2020>{{cite web |url=https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/nottingham-region/nottingham/restaurants |title=Michelin Guide {{!}} Nottingham |date=2020 |work=[[Michelin Guide]] |access-date=5 August 2020 |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929190830/https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/nottingham-region/nottingham/restaurants |url-status=live}}</ref> Nottingham is recognised as one of the UK's most vegan-friendly cities,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pinchess |first=Lynette |date=2020-10-20 |title=Nottingham is named as one of the UK's top vegan cities |url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/food-drink/nottingham-named-one-uks-top-4622702 |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=Nottinghamshire Live |language=en}}</ref> and it is where [[Veggies of Nottingham]] was founded in 1984. The Nottingham City Council in 2024 announced it had switched to all plant-based catering, following similar changes by other councils including [[Oxfordshire County Council]] and [[Cambridge City Council]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nottingham City Council switches to plant-based catering |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rx7ln0r5po |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=www.bbc.com |date=10 September 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

===Tourism===
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[[File:Nottingham Market Square Ferris Wheel.JPG|thumb|upright|Ferris wheel in Old Market Square]]
In 2010, Nottingham was named as one of the "Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2010" by [[DK Publishing|DK Travel]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bremner |first1=Charles |last2=Robertson |first2=David |title=The Top 10 cities to visit in 2010 |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/holiday_type/breaks/article6930112.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2 |url-status=dead |work=[[The Times]] |location=London |date=25 November 2009 |access-date=10 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811090916/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/holiday_type/breaks/article6930112.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2 |archive-date=11 August 2011}}</ref> Nottingham was ranked number one for the 'Best Value City Break' in August 2017 by TripAdvisor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tripadvisor.mediaroom.com/2013-08-13-NOTTINGHAM-BEST-VALUE-IN-UK-FOR-CITY-BREAK|title=NOTTINGHAM BEST VALUE IN UK FOR CITY BREAK|website=MediaRoom|access-date=3 February 2020|archive-date=3 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203163217/https://tripadvisor.mediaroom.com/2013-08-13-NOTTINGHAM-BEST-VALUE-IN-UK-FOR-CITY-BREAK|url-status=live}}</ref> According to the Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) report, tourism in Nottingham city was valued at £628&nbsp;million in 2017, an increase of 4.1% over the 2016 figure of £604&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/blog/read/2018/08/nottinghamshire-steams-ahead-with-more-visitors-than-ever-b5746|title=Nottingham Steams Ahead With More Visitors Than Ever|date=12 August 2018|website=Visit Nottinghamshire|access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref>

Many local businesses and organisations use the worldwide fame of Robin Hood to represent or promote their brands. The Robin Hood Pageant takes place in Nottingham each year and has been rebranded Robin Hood Live for 2020. The city is home to the Nottingham Robin Hood Society, founded in 1972 by Jim Lees and Steve and Ewa Theresa West.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.robinhood.info/robinhood/Jim_Lees_Obituary.html |title=obinhood.info |publisher=Robinhood.info |date=18 November 2001 |access-date=13 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721232417/http://www.robinhood.info/robinhood/Jim_Lees_Obituary.html |archive-date=21 July 2011}}</ref> Sherwood Forest County Park is a Natural Nature Reserve spanning {{convert|450|acre|km2}} in the county of Nottinghamshire only {{convert|17|mi|km}} north of Nottingham. This grand forest has been a part of great history for centuries, showing evidence of use by prehistoric hunters and gatherers. It is even said that the legendary Robin Hood of the 1200s has set foot here and hid near the Major Oak, referred to as the 1,000-year-old giant tree.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/about-robin-hood/|title=About Robin Hood|website=Sherwood Forest|date=23 May 2018 |access-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822153756/https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/about-robin-hood/|archive-date=22 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Today, Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre & Nature Reserve is internationally recognised, with annual visitors reaching around 350,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/culture-leisure/country-parks/sherwood-forest/history-of-sherwood-forest-robin-hood-and-major-oak |title=History of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood and Major Oak|publisher=Nottinghamshire County Council|access-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822153756/https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/culture-leisure/country-parks/sherwood-forest/history-of-sherwood-forest-robin-hood-and-major-oak|archive-date=22 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Each February Nottingham celebrates [[Light Night]], with dozens of free creative events illuminating the city. The city has also hosted the Nottingham Cave Festival, Nottingham Puppet Festival, The Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity, plus a series of outdoor film and theatre performances at historical locations throughout the summer.

In February 2008, a [[Ferris wheel]] was put up in the Old Market Square. The wheel returned to Nottingham in February 2009 to mark another night of lights, activities, illuminations and entertainment. Initially marketed as the Nottingham Eye, it was later redubbed as the Nottingham Wheel, to avoid any association with the [[London Eye]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/7920362.stm |title=Big wheel forced to change name |publisher=BBC News |date=3 March 2009 |access-date=13 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306153713/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/7920362.stm |archive-date=6 March 2009 |url-status=live}}</ref>