Old Market Square, Open square in central Nottingham, England
The Old Market Square extends across 12,000 square meters, making it the second largest public space in the United Kingdom after Trafalgar Square.
The square originated in the 11th century as the central market point between Norman Nottingham and the Anglo-Saxon settlement near St. Mary's Church.
The Council House steps feature two stone lions named Agamemnon and Menelaus, which serve as traditional meeting points for local residents.
Multiple tram lines connect at the Old Market Square station, providing direct access to different parts of Nottingham throughout the day.
A stainless steel drainage channel in the square marks the location of the historic market wall that separated livestock from goods for 700 years.
Location: City of Nottingham
GPS coordinates: 52.95332,-1.14979
Latest update: May 15, 2025 14:50
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