A mini guide to
Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton
Stops and stations
Getting to Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Lace Market | NET tram | Tram stop on Fletcher Gate, in the Lace Market |
| Nottingham Station | NET tram | Tram stop at the railway station, south of the Lace Market |
| Nottingham station | National Rail | Main station on Carrington Street, a walk from High Pavement |
Within walking range
Stations near Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | Station | 600 m | about 7 min |
| Nottingham Trent University | Tram stop | 1.0 km | about 12 min |
| Meadows Embankment | Tram stop | 1.6 km | about 19 min |
| High School | Tram stop | 1.7 km | about 20 min |
| NG2 | Tram stop | 1.9 km | about 22 min |
| Wilford Village | Tram stop | 2.0 km | about 24 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 3 November 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- Castle and Old Market Square: 600 m from Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton, about 7 min on foot
- Wollaton, Lenton and University Park: 3.6 km from Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton, about 43 min on foot
Reaching Nottingham
Official travel information
Nottingham has a main-line station a short walk from the centre, trams across the city and a bus link to East Midlands Airport. Always check the operator for current times, fares and disruption.
- National Rail: Nottingham station → — facilities, step-free access and departures
- Nottingham Express Transit → — tram stops, timetables and tickets
- East Midlands Airport: by bus → — Skylink buses to Nottingham
- Visit Nottinghamshire → — official visitor information
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.

While you are here
Things to see in Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
National Justice Museum
Museum in the former Shire Hall, courtrooms, gaol and police station on High Pavement; the courtrooms date back to the 14th century.
City of Caves
Sandstone caves used over the centuries as a tannery, pub cellars and an air raid shelter; run by the National Justice Museum.
Nottingham Contemporary
Contemporary art centre opened in 2009, its cladding embossed with a Nottingham lace pattern; free entry.
Nottingham
More areas to explore
Wollaton, Lenton and University Park
An Elizabethan hall in a deer park, a university campus and its lakeside park
Open the mini guide →
Castle and Old Market Square
Castle Rock, the old inns at its foot and the square at the heart of the city
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Stonebridge City Farm: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton (area photo): Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- National Justice Museum: Roland Turner, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- City of Caves: Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Nottingham Contemporary: Bryn Holmes, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Wollaton, Lenton and University Park: Harry Mitchell, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Castle and Old Market Square: Cosmicutencil, CC0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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