London is a city we all adore, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea when it comes to living.
This has led to an increase in popularity for commuter towns and cities over recent years, particularly as the cost of living in the capital can be quite steep. Some Londoners are even choosing to relocate entirely to different parts of the country.
For those who have the means, places like York, Bath and Manchester are attractive and popular choices. However, there’s one city that sits neither in the north nor the south that has been unjustly ignored for some time.
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That city is Nottingham, a place buzzing with a vibrant culture, filled with students, friendly locals, beautiful architecture and excellent transport links.
The Telegraph is so taken with Nottingham that it has dubbed it England’s most underrated city, questioning why it only ranks as the 18th most visited among England’s major cities, according to VisitBritain.
What’s more, Rightmove reports that the average house price in Nottingham is around £257,000, a far cry from London’s staggering average of…gulp…£771,000.
There are even parts of Nottingham that remind you of London, such as Hockley, which could be described as a Shoreditch-away-from-Shoreditch, and Sneinton Market, which might bring Spitalfields to mind for those of us from the capital.
The city centre is largely free from traffic, and the medieval architecture alone makes it worth a visit. Locals can’t stop talking about Kushi-Ya, a Japanese restaurant that often sees queues out the door, as well as Iberico World Tapas.
If you’re not in the mood for city life, escaping to nature is a breeze – Wollaton Hall, surrounded by verdant countryside, is just three miles west.
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