Lace Market

Nottingham

Lace Market which includes a city, street scenes and road cycling
Lace Market
Lace Market which includes markets, outdoor art and street scenes
Lace Market showing street scenes and a city
Lace Market showing 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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Top hotels in Lace Market

ibis Nottingham Centre

ibis Nottingham Centre

2 out of 5
16 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, England
The price is P2,431 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P2,431
P2,917 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Not the best place to stay
"The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and received no apology or explanation as to what went on (this was at 4:30am in the morning). Our second key card also didn’t work which we asked to be fixed twice before it actually got fixed. The beds were comfortable, but the bathroom was quite ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

ibis Nottingham Centre
Lace Market Hotel

Lace Market Hotel

4 out of 5
29-31 High Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,735 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P3,735
P4,482 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (1,001 reviews)
"I loved this hotel, it's location, the staff, the room, everything. I will without a doubt stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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 P5,342 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P5,342
P10,073 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
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)
Stunning.
"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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,839 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P8,839
P10,607 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,132 reviews)
Love the DeVere
"Always love staying at the hotel, this time we were in an older room and did not have access to USB charging for our devices though."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel

Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel

4 out of 5
296 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, England
The price is P3,816 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P3,816
P4,579 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)
Excellent staff and check in.
"Check in was fast and efficient. The stay was pleasant and I would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham, England
The price is P3,720 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P3,720
P4,464 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The room hotel is absolutely beautiful,clean, comfortable n customer service is great 😊 We stayed happy, thank you"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
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