October 2002
Ten things to do in Nottingham for less than £10 |
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| Sailng at Holme Pierrepoint |
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On a tight budget but
still want to experience the city without the expense - here are some
cheap suggestions.
Carolyn Costigan
A NTU Platform article |
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Watch the sun set in style |
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the sun go down from the best view in Nottingham: Cocktails
on the rooftop terrace of Saltwater on top of The Cornerhouse.
Cocktails from £4.50. |
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Address: http://www.saltwater-restaurant.com/ |
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Swallow an Old Organ |
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an Old Organ, try the Tunnel of Love or dice with the Wall of
Death (relax, they're actually all local beers) at the Nottingham
CAMRA annual beer festival 17th to 20th of October. Victoria
Leisure Centre, Sneinton Market. £3 including a free commemorative
half-pint glass and programme. |
| BBC
Nottingham : Beer
Festival preview |
| 3.
Become a culture vulture |
| Become
a culture vulture. Tickets for the Nottingham Playhouse start
at just £2 for 16 - 26 year olds for selected shows. 0115
9419419. |
| BBC
Nottingham : Theatre
listings |
| 4.
Drink in Britain's oldest pub |
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in Britain's oldest pub. Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem on Castle
Road has been serving thirsty Nottingham folk since 1189 A.D.
Don't miss the Rock lounge, once the malting room of the old
brewhouse, with a massive chimney extending sixty feet up through
the castle rock. 01159473171. |
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Address: http://www.yeoldetriptojerusalem.com/ |
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Change your image |
Blag
a free makeover from the beauty counter staff in one of the
city's large department stores or get a trendy low cost haircut
on the cheap by being a model for student training nights at
one of the city centre's hairdressers.
Arena Hair and Beauty salon, Hockley. Models required Thursday
evenings £7 for cut and blow dry, or get a free restyle
on 13th and 14th of October (booking essential 0115 948 4377). |
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Visit the world's smallest cinema |
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the Worlds smallest cinema for some cult classics: The Screen
Room on Broad Street, Nottingham has just 21 seats, £4
for students. 0115 924 1133. |
| BBC
Nottingham : Cinema
details - 360
image |
| 7.
Eat trendy |
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your fill at a trendy Hockley restaurant. Shimla Pinks Sunday
night all you can eat Indian buffet for around £10 with
student discount. 0115 958 9899. |
| BBC
Nottingham : Restaurant
reviews |
| 8.
Get cold |
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Torvill and Dean how it's done at the National Ice Arena in
Hockley, skate hire and admission only £2.60 with NUS
card. 0115 853 3000. |
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Address: http://www.wayahead.com/icecentre/ |
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...and wet |
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the canoeists slalom and the water-skiers fall in at the National
Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepoint. The National Water
Sports Centre is located in 270 acres of country parkland, just
three miles from Nottingham on the River Trent. Bus 11C (Sundays
only) Admission free. 01159 821212. |
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Address: http://www.nationalsportscentres.co.uk/ |
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Then go to the dogs |
| Greyhound
racing at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, the home of greyhound
racing in the East Midlands, two miles from the City Centre
on Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. For £10, a
Six Pack party includes free admission and race card, two free
beers, a pie and pea supper, a £1 Tote jackpot bet, and
a £2 tote win bet (minimum 10 people, pre booking essential).
Phone the track to check availability 0115 910 3333. Buses Red
44, 45 and 43, 92a. |
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Address: http://www.globalgreyhounds.com/nottinghamgreyhoundstadium/ |
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