A Bohemian quarter of the city known as Hockley has gained popularity in recent years, situated close to the Lace Market area.
The zones are named: Nottingham Castle is a popular attraction for visitors to the city due to its links with Robin Hood.
The National Ice Centre (adjoined to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham) is located close to the city's Lace Market quarter and is the first twin Olympic ice-pad facility in the UK.
[5] The city's major producing theatre, the Nottingham Playhouse, has built up a national reputation for its exciting, innovative and contemporary new works.
The Royal Concert Hall is the region's top venue for classical music and regularly plays host to world-class orchestras and ballets, while the Theatre Royal is considered one of the finest venues in the country for major touring West End musicals and plays.
[6] The Cornerhouse entertainment complex houses a multi-screen Cineworld cinema, a multitude of continental pavement cafés and restaurants, a casino, a flight simulator and an indoor crazy 18-hole golf course.
[7] There are plans to create a site named 'The Island', which will form the heart of the regeneration zone with public open spaces, restaurants and bars and a park for the city's inhabitants.