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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · East Midlands

Nottingham Guildhall

In or near Burton Joyce.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Nottingham Guildhall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Burton Street on a September morning - geograph.org.uk - 5921530

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Nottingham · 1.1 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Nottingham Guildhall, the nearest railway station is Nottingham, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG1 4DB. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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About

Nottingham Guildhall is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Nottingham Guildhall is a former magistrates' court in Nottingham, England. The structure, which was used by Nottingham City Council as offices in the 1990s, is a Grade II listed building.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Nottingham Guildhall was built in 1887 to 1888 to replace the previous Nottingham Guild Hall on Weekday Cross. Following a competition with Alfred Waterhouse as the judge, the French Renaissance Revival design by the architects Thomas Verity and George Henry Hunt was chosen. Gabbutts of Liverpool were chosen as contractors much to the annoyance of local building companies. The initial estimate for the building was £128,416 (), and immediately the council asked Verity and Hunt to simplify the design. The building was erected in Darley Dale ashlar and brick, with Westmorland slate roofs for a cost of £65,000 () and completed in 1888. Between 1996 and 2010 the Guildhall was occupied by…

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Coordinates
52.9564, -1.1507
District
Nottingham
Parish
Nottingham, unparished area
Postcode
NG1 4DB
Parliamentary constituency
Nottingham East
Established
1888
Nearest railway station
Nottingham1.1 km
Official site
axedglobal.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nottingham Guildhall?
Nottingham Guildhall is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 4DB), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
What is Nottingham Guildhall?
Nottingham Guildhall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Nottingham Guildhall?
The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG1 4DB.
When was Nottingham Guildhall built?
Built or established in 1888. Designed by Thomas Verity.
Who owns Nottingham Guildhall?
Nottingham Guildhall is owned by | landlord =.
Is Nottingham Guildhall a listed building?
Nottingham Guildhall is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Nottingham Guildhall?
The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 4DB.