Old Market Square & Council House
Old Market Square
One of Britain's largest city squares, with the New Baroque Council House under its dome as the civic heart, lively with a Christmas market in winter.
Old Market Square is the centre of Nottingham and ranks among the largest city squares in Britain. On its east side stands the New Baroque Council House, completed in 1929, whose dome clock, 'Little John', chimes with a deep tone. The two stone lions at its entrance are a favourite meeting point for locals. The square has fountains and water features. In summer a city beach appears, and in winter there is a Christmas market and ice rink. Surrounded by shopping streets and a tram stop, it makes a good starting point for exploring the city on foot. Open all day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- City of Caves
- Nottingham Contemporary
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
- National Justice Museum
- Nottingham Castle
- Lace Market & Hockley
- St Mary's Church
- Green's Windmill