Nottingham Riviera by phil_howcroft

Nottingham Riviera

Each summer, Nottingham City Council transform the "market square / slab square" into the Nottingham Riviera.

Although adding Riviera seems a little overoptimistic, because the funfair, burgers, hotdogs and slot machines give it a somewhat Nottingham / Skegness by the sea feeling, rather than the chic French resorts that adorn the Riviera.

Anyway, the event is always popular and one should congratulate the city council for the annual summer event

It looks a rather surreal scene with the 'Council House' dominating the seaside skyline
What a fun idea. I'll better everyone looks forward to this!
August 24th, 2014  
Awesome shot
August 25th, 2014  
Yes...it seems so out of place...like is it a facade? ahhahahah! Great shot!
August 25th, 2014  
What a tremendously fun shot.
August 25th, 2014  
Fantastic shot of this event. It does look a little surreal which is what makes it so amazing.
August 25th, 2014  
It does look surreal especially with no water in the vicinity. But it looks quite a lovely place for some relaxing time. Thanks for sharing this lovely shot.
August 25th, 2014  
Fantastic - and taken when it was still summer!
August 25th, 2014  
I think it looks stunning and as I'm viewing it while listening to the heavy rain on the conservatory roof it looks even more like a riviera!
August 25th, 2014  
@busylady thanks judith

@judithg the sun briefly appeared on Saturday afternoon Judith :)

@sangwann there is a paddling pool (out of frame) on the right hand side dione :)

@seattle thanks constance, quite 'Seattle' in it's surrealness don't you think :)

@swilde thank you sue :)

August 25th, 2014  
@eyesmile thanks gena for your kind words and visit :)

@kerristephens thnx kerri :)

@allie912 it is a popular free event allison
August 25th, 2014  
At least Its something Different most Council do not Organize any thing for there Markets , a part from where I live In Walton the Town centre puts on a Farmers Market on every 1st week end of each Month lol nothing Riviera about that.
August 27th, 2014  
What a great idea....the council must have been inspired! The building does look surreal on the beach........how enterprising......I can't see any knotted hankies on heads or is it only Lancashire folk that do that?
August 27th, 2014  
Sue
Great fun shot Phil. It reminded me of the beach areas I saw in Berlin & Prague.
September 1st, 2014  
This is very surreal!!! but also a fabulous shot :)
September 7th, 2014  
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