Poultry and Cheapside

Poultry and Cheapside is a pedestrian street running through central Nottingham, divided into two sections by name: Cheapside in the north and Poultry in the south. The street holds shops and buildings from different eras, connecting major city routes including Victoria Street and Bridlesmith Gate.

The southern section was designated as a women's market in 1396 and later became known as Cuckstool Row before taking the name Poultry around 1800. The Hen Cross, first recorded in 1416, stood at the junction marking where the poultry market operated.

The street's name reflects its past as a marketplace for specific goods, and visitors can still sense this commercial heritage in the layout and building facades. The mix of old pubs and shops shows how this area has remained a place where people gather and trade.

The street is easy to walk and well-connected to the rest of the city center, positioned between major routes that make navigation straightforward. The flat ground and good signage make it simple to explore the different shops and establishments along the way.

The Hen Cross, first noted in 1416, served as a landmark for the poultry market and remains one of the oldest recorded references for this city area. This marker represented the convergence of several market functions in a single location, showing how central this spot was to Nottingham's trade.

Location: City of Nottingham

GPS coordinates: 52.95310,-1.14810

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41