Nottingham - Castle Wharf
Planning your visit
Address: Nottingham Castle, Canal Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 7HG View on Google map
Price: Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing
Toilets: For customers of the local pub/café
The city of Nottingham has a busy and vibrant waterfront district, based around the Nottingham & Beeston Canal and the River Trent. The Castle Wharf area is buzzing with café culture and alfresco dining, all at the water's edge.
It is overlooked by Nottingham Castle, perched dramatically on a high rock above the city. The canal towpath is a scenic walking and cycling route, connecting different areas of the city.
Things to do and see
Places to eat:
Picnic spot:
There are some traditional benches dotted along the canal that are great to sit back and have a snack, a drink and a break
Wildlife spotting:
The city benefits from having the canal run through it bringing lots of wildlife, particularly water birds
Getting here
By car - there is plenty of parking in the city centre
By train - Nottingham Station is just three minutes from the canalside - how easy is that!
