 Nottingham, on the River Trent, is located in central England. The antiquity of the city dates back to pre-Roman times. Nottingham is famous world over for lace, hosiery, cotton, and silk products. It has a long-established textile industry. Nottingham is home to the headquarters of many well known companies.
Major tourist attractions in Nottingham include Nottingham Castle, Caves of Nottingham, the Galleries of Justice, the Tales of Robin Hood on Maid Marian Way and the Old Market Square.
Nottingham has two main theatres, the Nottingham Playhouse and the Theatre Royal. There are also several art galleries, including the world famous Nottingham Castle Museum and the Angel Row gallery.
There are a number of parks and gardens in and around Nottingham that are quite popular among locals and visitors. These include Wollaton Park Colwick Park, Sherwood Forest, Rufford Country Park, Creswell Crags and Clumber Park. The annual Goose Fair organized in Nottingham is one of the largest fairs in the country.
The two main shopping centers in Nottingham are Victoria Centre and Broadmarsh. Exchange Arcade, the Flying Horse Walk, and Bridlesmith Gate area also have exclusive showrooms and extensive designer shops.
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