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University alumni? Re-live your student days in one of the UK’s most exciting cities Take the opportunity to revisit your old haunts while discovering plenty of new ones. Whether you last visited Nottingham five or 50 years ago, much has changed across the city. The new tram network now snakes through Old Market Square from the train station. One of the stops brings you into the Lace Market – one of the most successful regeneration projects in the UK. Elegant former lace warehouses have been converted to homes, business, bars and restaurants – with food and drink amongst the best in the UK. Sip a classic cocktail at Saint before heading to Geisha to sample Asian-fusion delights cooked up by ex-Nobu chef Anthony de Sousa. From the Lace Market hop on the tram for a couple of stops to The Cornerhouse entertainment complex. Boasting a cinema and gym, it also has enough restaurants and bars to keep all tastes and budgets happy. And the trams do go all the way up to Hucknall for those who want to do more exploring than socialising – and there’s an established pub crawl along the route for those who want to combine the two… Still umming and ahing over coming back to Nottingham? Local lad turned international fashion designer Paul Smith didn’t. His flagship UK store opened on Middle Pavement in 2005 and is as much a tourist attraction as it is a mecca for the expensively and stylishly-dressed. Nottingham's seen some serious retail development in recent years. It’s always been known as a good place to shop, but the big names have been putting their money where the business is. Vintage and high street jostle with designer on our busy streets. Alongside Sir Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, TK Maxx and Zara have all opened branches in the city centre. If more traditional attractions are your thing, the City of Caves gives a unique insight into the city’s heritage, while Newstead Abbey and Durban House in Eastwood explore the life and work of two of England’s greatest literary heroes – Lord Byron and DH Lawrence. Take advantage of our great shopping and culture short break offers and rediscover your student city. Be pampered at a range of top city hotels – packages start from £25 per person, with spa breaks from £60. Whatever your budget, you’ll be treated like a VIP from the moment you arrive. Breaks include discounts at local attractions – including Nottingham Castle and the award-winning NCCL Galleries of Justice. You’ll also get generous discounts in bars and restaurants and preferential treatment at many of the hotels – including wine and chocolates on arrival. Attending a graduation ceremony? Click here to browse online accommodation availability and make your booking... Organising a reunion? Click here to search for your ideal venue using our free venue location service. And you'll find great ideas and suggestions on the alumni websites for the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University.
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