As well as being Sport England's City of Football, Nottingham can now lay claim to being VisitEngland's Home of Sport...
Nottingham has been announced today as England’s official Home of Sport, following a national campaign by tourism board VisitEngland, in a bid to find England’s top sporting destination. Nottingham received more nominations than any other English destination and was the ‘People’s Choice’ going into the public vote. We then went on to be a clear winner with 38% of the overall vote.
James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive, said: “Live sporting events are great drivers for tourism, worth £3.2 billion to the sector. With this accolade, Nottingham has been put firmly on the tourist trail as a must-visit destination for any sports fan. As the site of our glorious Ashes win this summer, the setting for the recently released and critically acclaimed I Believe in Miracles film and the home to the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham offers visitors plenty to see and do.”
Jennifer Spencer, Chief Executive of Experience Nottinghamshire, said: “We’re over the moon to have been named England’s official home of sport! This is a fantastic coup for Nottingham, and a wonderful reflection of the diverse sporting offer we have here – from legendary sporting heroes such as Brian Clough and Torvil & Dean, to world class sporting facilities such as Trent Bridge and top spectator and participant events all year round. It’s been a real joint effort, so thank you to all the partners who got behind the campaign here in Nottingham, including Nottingham City Council, Sport Nottinghamshire, sport venues and clubs, and of course our high profile sports ambassadors. We’re looking forward to welcoming even more sports lovers to Nottingham as a result of this achievement.”
Councillor Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Nottingham City Council, said: “Nottingham is a very worthy winner of this accolade, being voted England’s Home of Sport 2015. Our city offers world-class sporting facilities and events for both local people and for visitors to the area. I’m particularly pleased that we were the ‘people’s choice’ as it shows how proud the people of Nottingham are of their city’s sporting achievements.”
Experience Nottinghamshire website
England Home of Sport website
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