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A First-Time Traveller’s Guide to Handling Airport Transfers Smoothly

Airport transfers can feel confusing if you’re on your first international trip, especially after a long flight. A busy arrivals hall, unfamiliar signs, different payment habits, and several transport options can make a simple journey feel harder than expected. A little preparation before landing helps you leave the airport with more confidence and reach your accommodation without unnecessary delays.

Luxury gifting guide: the best wine gifts for connoisseurs

Some gifts are used and forgotten; others stay tied to a very specific moment, like a dinner that went on longer than expected or even a quiet night that turned into a long conversation, and a well‑chosen bottle of wine usually belongs to this second group. For someone who enjoys exploring regions, fine wine is a way of giving time, craftsmanship and shared experience. 

Instagram's The Nottingham Pint Guide on championing our city's independent boozers

Nottingham’s pub scene is up there with the best in the country, and nobody knows it better than Tom Head – or, as you probably know him, Nottingham Pint Guide. Chances are you’ve stumbled across his Instagram while scrolling your feed, so we met up with the Pintman himself to talk all things beer. Tom is Nottingham’s lager-loving, ale-guzzling champion of the city’s independent boozers. He also happens to be married to our Food Co-Editor…

Guided Tour and Workshop: What Does It Mean to Become a Refugee?

The Official LeftLion Guide To 2025 Festival Season

Can you hear that? It’s finally in the air – instruments reverberating across wide open fields, the chimes of communities singing and laughing together, the sound of footsteps as friends stumble back to their tents or homes, ready to do it all over again the next day, or the following weekend. That’s right, the 2025 summer festival season is finally here, and with the return of Splendour Festival right here in Nottingham, it’s shaping up to be a big one!

To give you the lowdown, here’s our ultimate guide to the best local festivals taking place in the city of Nottingham and the surrounding areas over the next few months…

Changing Rural Landscape: Guided Walk

Health and Disease In Medieval Nottingham Guided Walk

Guided History Walk: Agitating the Lawless Rabble

The ultimate guide to Gloworm Festival as Vicky McClure revealed as special guest

Gloworm is a dedicated family festival that delivers entertainment for both children and their adults, with a jam-packed weekend schedule of activities, performances, live music, and interactive experiences. We give you the lowdown on what's in store for 2024.

Guided History Walk: Agitating the Lawless Rabble

LeftLion's Guide to Summer Festivals 2024

The sun is out, summer is here, which can only mean one thing – it’s officially festival season! And while not everyone is lucky enough to win the Worthy Farm lottery by getting tickets to Glastonbury, the good news is there are plenty of incredible events happening right on our doorstep. To give you the lowdown, here’s our ultimate guide to the best local festivals taking place in Nottingham and the surrounding areas over the next few months…

100 Questions at the Poppy and Pint - Guidebook launch and quiz night

Jack Harris: a Lefties Guide to Why Everyone Hates Lefties

Guided History Walk: Agitating the Lawless Rabble

After 30 Years as a Tour Guide, Ezekial Bone Tells Us What Robin Hood Means Today

In a city steeped in legend and lore, where history and myth intertwine seamlessly, the story of our rebel outlaw Robin Hood remains strong after hundreds of years. Tour guide Ezekial Bone, a.k.a. Ade Andrews, has spent thirty years developing his craft, bringing legend (and truth) to the modern city. We had a chat to discover his thoughts on what the myth means today and what’s next in Nottingham’s story…

Guided Tour: From Ancient Bones to Bear Jugs

Guided Tour: From Ancient Bones to Bear Jugs

Agitating the Lawless Rabble - Free Guided History Walk

Guided Tour: Medieval and Early Modern Bears

Guided Tour: Medieval and Early Modern Bears

Newark Book Festival 2023 - Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to… with Louie Stowell & Chris White

Guided Walk: Health and Disease in Medieval Nottingham

Film Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Marvel's in a bit of a tough spot right now - but has James Gunn thrown them a lifeline? I Am Groot, is all we'll say... 

We hear all about the rise of the Nottingham Food Guide

The city’s food and drink scene is thriving more than ever, and nobody knows that better than Jules Head - or, as you’ll probably know her best, The Nottingham Food Guide. Now with over 6,000 Instagram followers, she's become a trusted, go-to source for all things food-related in Notts…

Welcome to Nottingham Guide 2021

The free guide for all new students joining Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham, brought to you by the team at LeftLion...