Lace Market

Nottingham

Lace Market showing a city, road cycling and street scenes
Lace Market
Lace Market showing outdoor art, street scenes and markets
Lace Market featuring street scenes and a city
Lace Market featuring heritage elements

Admire the 19th-century architecture in this stylish zone. The old lace warehouses here have been converted into shops, museums, apartments and restaurants.

Lace Market is a hip and fashionable part of central Nottingham that contains many of the city’s main attractions. Once the hub of the British Empire’s lace industry, the district is now filled with museums and restaurants, many of which occupy historic former warehouses and sales halls. Explore the eccentric bars and boutiques in this creative and innovative area.

Find out about the history of the area. The name Lace Market is a misnomer: no market ever existed on this spot. The term actually refers to the high concentration of old lace salesrooms and warehouses here.

Visit the Galleries of Justice Museum to see its entertaining displays on the city’s penal system over the centuries. Make your way through the former prison, court and dungeons and learn about high-profile criminals and grisly punishments. Based in the 14th-century Shire Hall, which also served as a police station, the museum offers several types of tours with both costumed actors and audio guides.

To experience the newer side of the Lace Market, visit the stylish Nottingham Contemporary. This modern art gallery hosts temporary exhibits of inventive contemporary art. Enjoy snacks and refreshments at the museum café’s elegant terrace, as you reflect on the artworks.

Attend a play or concert at the charming Lace Market Theatre. This amateur theater stages traditional dramas, comedies and musical productions.

Among the most intriguing landmarks is St. Mary’s Church, one of the oldest religious structures in the city. Study the finely crafted panels on its bronze doors and inspect the medieval locking system on its 14th-century chantry door.

Gaze up at the majestic Adams & Page Building, one of the tallest structures in the area. This building played an important role in Nottingham’s 19th-century Industrial Revolution.

Lace Market is to the north of the Nottingham Canal in the center of the city. Take the tram to its namesake stop by Lace Market Square and walk through the quaint streets of the area. Local buses connect the district with other parts of the city too.


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ibis Nottingham Centre

ibis Nottingham Centre

2 out of 5
16 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, England
The price is ¥6,761 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
¥6,761
¥8,113 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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"Great. Very comfortable."

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Lace Market Hotel

Lace Market Hotel

4 out of 5
29-31 High Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham, England
The price is ¥10,965 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
¥10,965
¥13,158 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Accommodating, comfortable, friendly staff choice
"One night stay , room on arrival was very hot. Mentioned on way out and reception staff obliged by providing aircon and fan. Upon return later room very cool. Very central location with friendly staff, breakfast great with plenty of choice"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Lace Market Hotel
St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement, Nottingham, England
The price is ¥15,052 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
¥15,052
¥27,653 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
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"Such a beautiful place to stay. The view from the rooftop, The room was immaculate, stunning design/interior. We loved it."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

St Mary's Quarters
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,146 reviews)
"If you want a modern hotel with easy parking which is quiet and has a decent restaurant this is great for Nottingham."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham, England
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The price is ¥9,740 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥9,740
¥11,688 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Robin Hood and Castle
"Brilliant hotel short walk from train and shopping loved that it was a nice stroll along cancel into town centre"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Nottingham Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Nottingham Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road, Nottingham, England
The price is ¥12,577 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
¥12,577
¥15,092 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good hotel, no issues"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Nottingham Gateway
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