Exchange Arcade

The Exchange Buildings were built between 1927 and 1929 as part of a major civic building project which included the Council House. The Exchange, Nottingham’s first shopping centre, was opened on 22nd May 1929 by the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VIII.
The Exchange is situated within The Council House, an elegant and imposing grade two listed building in the neo-baroque style housing a magnificent 200 ft high dome, and occupies a dominant position overlooking Nottingham's Old Market Square. This grand central open space, said to be the largest square in England, has been recently redesigned by Neil Porter of Gustafson Porter and opened in 2007.
The clock tower of the Council House is home to Little John, reputedly the deepest bell in the UK, which can be heard up to seven miles away. Under the dome, there are four fresco murals which depict the history of Nottingham .
Today, The Exchange is Nottingham’s most exclusive speciality shopping venue, with 20 stores providing an unrivalled mix of fashion boutiques and lifestyle retail.

The Exchange is open 7 days a week, with many stores open late on Wednesday's as part of Nottingham's Late Night Shopping.