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Nottingham: Arcades to Sneinton
A city-centre run from a jazz-heavy arcade shop and a jumbled Georgian lane to Rough Trade's bar-and-venue shop and FAC1968 in Hockley, finishing at Sneinton Market's Running Circle.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 0.7 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. Music Inn Records
Small West End Arcade shop with a big stock of jazz, big band, easy listening and nostalgia records, organised its own way.
Tip: Expect to hunt through the stock; the owner is happy to chat.
12, West End Arcade, Nottingham NG1 6JP, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Rob's Records
Densely stocked second-hand shop in a Georgian lane off the high street.
Tip: Records are piled tight and unevenly, so allow time and watch your footing.
4-5 Hurts Yard, Nottingham NG1 6JD, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed 3. Rough Trade Nottingham
Big Rough Trade branch with a bar and live venue, sections for most genres and a large second-hand area.
Tip: It has a lift and accessibility help; check for gigs and in-store events before you visit.
5 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AJ, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 4. FAC1968
New, classic reissues, and second-hand vinyl records, albums, and 7" / 12" singles spanning all genres, with a major specialization in dance music (house, rave, techno, and trance) alongside rock, pop, and indie.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Took part in Record Store Day for the first time in 2026. Instagram: @fac1968ltd.
11-13 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 5. Running Circle Records
Grassroots shop in Sneinton Market with staff who recommend and an events side including DJs and live sets.
Tip: Sneinton Market has coffee shops nearby, so it makes a good stop after the city-centre shops.
Unit 46 Freckingham St, Nottingham NG1 1DQ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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