TRAVEL // A weekend in Nottingham

Hello!

How are we all doing? Somehow between research, writing a 20 page introduction, coursework and trying to be funny 18 hours a day, I managed to find the time to take a trip to Nottingham. I went to go see my dear friend Sam (you know it) and see the one, and might I add only, Mumford and Sons. Yes, they were fantastic as always (as you can see here on my Insta!). Anyway, not only did I get to see Mumford, I had a little wander around Nottingham too. It was raining and seriously windy so an OOTD post was pretty much impossible but you have got to admit that Nottingham is pretty darn cute.

So, first things first, we headed to town on Saturday. In my new Topshop boots I felt like I could conquer the world. I would have, but they ended up breaking the next day (very sad but true story - they'll have to go back!) Nottingham have such a cute Christmas market in the centre of town right now with lots and lots of yummy food. I also desperately wanted to go ice skating but apparently a girl can't persuade everyone that it would be a good idea. It's okay, I was really not in the correct attire anyway.

In the evening it was time for Mumford and Sons! It's quite strange being at the front of a crowd in a big arena. It's like you're in a small gig but you look back and think 'oh, there are so many people!'. They put on a fantastic show full of new and old which I loved. If you ever get the chance to see them I honestly would urge you to go. It was my 3rd time and I'd love to see them again! Jack Garrett supported and he is also so good - he's made it right onto my Spotify playlist!

On the Sunday I grabbed my suitcase and went back into town. We went in search for the Robin Hood statue (as seen above) and may have admired his thighs. Sam booked us a table at Annie's, a little American diner, which is apparently constantly booked out. They have such a strange mix of topping combinations, I just couldn't choose which one to have! I ended up with The Vermonter which was topped with maple syrup, pancakes and bacon. If there are pancakes involved that counts as brunch right? Either way, it was seriously tasty and I'm incredibly jealous that we don't have anything like that in Norwich #sorrynotsorry

Was I sad to leave Nottingham? Yes I was, but probably because I got home and went straight to the library. You can take the girl away from Chemistry but it will always be calling - that's for sure.

Have you been to Nottingham? Where are your favourite places to go? Let me know!