Nottingham: Quick Facts

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Nov. 3, 2026

News •

Nottingham car park partially closes for fire safety work • Oct. 28, 2026, 2:12 AM ET (BBC)

Prince Harry and Meghan make first joint appearance since returning to U.K. • Oct. 15, 2026, 4:44 PM ET (Washington Post)

Meghan’s pseudo-royal visits will be few and far between • Oct. 14, 2026, 8:22 AM ET (The Telegraph)

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Nottingham Castle

Map of the British Isles highlighting the location of Nottingham in central England. Surrounding regions and countries including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Norway are also labeled, with major bodies of water such as the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, and English Channel shown. An inset globe in the upper left corner indicates the broader geographic context of northwestern Europe.

Stone and metal bridge crossing the River Trent in Nottingham, England, with buildings and trees visible in the background.

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Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Basalt columns, UNESCO World Heritage Site

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