Nottingham is a vibrant city that combines heritage and history with contemporary culture. The city has a population of 279,000, with Greater Nottingham at 637,000. It is home to two universities: the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. Large employers include: The Boots Company, Capital One, Driving Standards Agency, Experian, Inland Revenue, John Player & Sons and Powergen. Nottingham is positioned third in the shopping league in England, behind only London and Birmingham, with two main shopping centres: Victoria and Broadmarsh. Departmental stores include: British Home Stores, Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Next. It also boasts many boutiques, specialist shops and a sparkling nightlife. Major sporting venues include: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs, National Ice Centre and Nottingham Arena, and the National Water Sports Centre. Centres of entertainment include the Royal Concert Hall and Theatre Royal. Transport links are excellent and tourism is becoming increasingly significant.
ham at 637,000. It is home to two univer
sities: the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. Large employers include: The Boots Company, Capital One, Driving Standards Agency, Experian, Inland Revenue, John Player & Sons and Powergen. Nottingham is positioned third in the shopping league in England, behind only London and Birmingham, with two main shopping centres: Victoria and Broadmarsh. Departmental stores include: British Home Stores, Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Next. It also boasts many boutiques, specialist shops and a sparkling nightlife. Major sporting venues include: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham Forest and Notts County Football Clubs, National Ice Centre and Nottingham Arena, and the National Water Sports Centre. Centres of entertainment include the Royal Concert Hall and Theatre Royal. Transport links are excellent and tourism is beco
ming increasingly significant.