Nottingham’s Travel Well pop-up mobility hub will be on the chest board just along from the Homemade cafe in Forest Recreation Ground from 3 August to 13 September 2026, and is part of a project to help people walk, wheel or cycle more for local journeys. It will then move to opposite St Ann’s Valley Library.
More details of activities are listed below
📅 Hub events
Information Stall and Lime Bike try-out
Come along to our weekly information stalls at the hub to find out more about all the activities running over the 6 weeks. There will be a chance to try out Lime e-bikes, learn about Nottingham’s travel planning app, Ride, and pick up Nottingham cycle maps. Lime e-bike tryouts are open to adults aged 18+.
There will also be an opportunity to get your bike security marked and registered by the police.
No need to book, please just come along.
Information Stall and Dr Bike and Lime Bike try-out
Come along to our weekly information stalls at the hub to find out more about all the activities running over the 6 weeks. There will be a chance to try out Lime e-bikes, learn about Nottingham’s travel planning app, Ride, and pick up Nottingham cycle maps. Lime e-bike tryouts are open to adults aged 18+.
A Dr Bike clinic will also be running at the hub at the same time, so bring your bike along too. Our RideWise mechanics can carry out minor repairs and safety checks on both adult and children’s bikes.
Dr Bike appointments can be booked in advance to guarantee a slot. We’ll also do our best to accommodate drop-ins on the day, but you may need to wait, depending on availability.
Please book here for the Dr Bike:
Map
Travel info
Travelling without a car in and around Nottingham
Local travel info
There are many options for travelling around Nottingham by bus, tram and rail.
There are several bus stops close to the hub, with regular services to various parts of Nottingham. Most buses in the city are operated by Nottingham City Transport; you can get detailed information on all routes and services on their website. You can also use their journey planner to find the most convenient way to get to your destination.
From the hub you can get to Nottingham Railway Station in about 16 minutes by tram, or 12 minutes by bike. The closest tram stop is High School tram, about 2 minute walk or cycle.
There are different options for public transport fares, including:
A day ticket with NCT, who run most of the buses that stop near to the hub, is £5.30, and a single ticket is £3 (for latest fare and route information see their website). Additionally, there are options for Easyrider passes and PlusBus tickets for unlimited travel across the local area.
Tickets for the tram can be purchased on the Nottingham Express Transit website, at the bus stops or in the Netgo! App. A single ticket costs £3.60, while a day-ticket costs £5.80.
Train tickets can be purchased at the station or online. Nottingham is served by the following train operators: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Northern Railway. You can click on each of their websites to find out more about routes, timetables and purchase tickets.
Ride app
Have a try at completing your journey with the help of Nottingham's travel planning app - Ride!
An all-in-one travel companion for Nottingham and Derby, ride brings together journey planning and integrated ticketing. You can buy tickets for any journey across multiple providers all in one convenient place.
To download the app, you can head to the Ride website.
Want to walk or cycle more often?
Walking and wheeling
Walk Notts
Walk Notts is a charity aiming to inspire, enable, and support residents and communities in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to walk or wheel in their everyday lives. Their website hosts a calendar of active and self-guided walks around town, as well as helpful information on how to get started.
Cycling
Most places in Nottingham can be reached comfortably by bike, cycling from the hub to the city centre takes only around 15 minutes.
To explore cycling paths in the area and other parts of the city, you can view the official Nottingham Cycle Map here. You can also plan your cycling route using the CycleStreets website or app.
If you are interested in a longer cycle ride, Nottinghamshire boasts a whole variety of routes to choose from for all types and abilities. For information on routes and local cycling groups, check out the Cycling UK website.
