Hockley Village, Creative district in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Hockley Village is a creative district in Nottingham with Victorian buildings, independent shops, galleries, and cafes in the heart of the city. The streets form a connected area full of small shops and art spaces to explore.
The area was originally known as Walker Gate and mentioned from 1285 onward. It developed through textile production into an important center of Nottingham's industry.
The Broadway Cinema shows art films and features a special projection screen designed by fashion designer Paul Smith. This venue shapes the cultural life of the neighborhood and draws film enthusiasts.
The neighborhood is accessible by multiple transportation routes and offers numerous restaurants from Italian eateries to specialty coffee shops. The shops and cafes are spread across several well-connected streets.
From 2002 to 2011, the neighborhood housed The Screen Room, the smallest commercial cinema in the world with only 21 seats. This tiny theater was an unusual feature of the area.
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