Old Market Square sits at the heart of Nottingham’s city centre, a pedestrian-only space that has served as the commercial and social hub of the city for centuries. The square’s paved expanse provides a focal gathering point where locals and visitors converge, with the surrounding streets lined by shops, cafes and historic buildings that reflect Nottingham’s mercantile heritage. The square’s status as a pedestrian zone makes it easily accessible on foot from nearby shopping districts and transport connections throughout the city centre.
Known locally as Slab Square by long-time residents, this historic marketplace retains its character as a public meeting place and informal events space. The openness of the square invites exploration of the surrounding neighbourhoods and the numerous independent and chain retailers that front the space. From here, the rest of Nottingham’s historic core is within easy walking distance, making Old Market Square an effective orientation point for those navigating the city on foot.