Nottingham will surprise you. It's big, with over 750,000 people in the Greater Nottingham area. It's young - 20% of the population are in their 20s (compared with 15% nationally). It's exciting, with over 400 pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs. And it's sporty, with more sports facilities per head than any other city in the UK.

Most surprisingly of all, perhaps, it's beautiful. The city's prosperity in the Middle Ages - driven by its important lace industry - has left a rich architectural heritage.

Nottingham is entering a new great age of prosperity. The transport infrastructure - already one of the best in the UK - continues to improve. Major businesses have moved their headquarters here. Prestigious retailers have set up shop here. Nottingham is once again attracting enterprise and investment.

To Find out more about Nottingham please visit www.visitnotts.com.

Nottingham's buzzing. Come and see.