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Student Housing
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Because your student house wasn’t designed for 30°C…
Summer in Notts hits different – your bedroom feels like a toaster, the tram’s packed, and you’re stuck between lecture leftovers in the fridge and melting on the sofa. Whether you’re here for summer studies, part-time work, or just because you love the vibe, here’s your go-to guide for staying cool while keeping the fun turned up.
Let’s face it: most student houses weren’t built with a heatwave in mind. But you can make it bearable:
Block the sun – Close blinds/curtains during peak hours (especially if your room faces west).
Create an air flow – Open windows on opposite sides in the evening for a cross breeze.
Cool your sheets – Put your pillowcase or light cotton sheet in the freezer before bed (trust us).
DIY air con – A fan + a frozen water bottle in front of it = chilly magic.
💡 Top tip: If you’re with Student Housing, your rent includes bills, so there’s no guilt running that fan 24/7.
🍨 Doughnotts – King Street
Okay, not technically ice cream… but they do insane ice cream doughnut sandwiches in the summer.
Must-try combo: Red Velvet doughnut + salted caramel gelato. Unreal.
🍧 Kaspa’s – Maid Marian Way
Dessert heaven. Big booths, air con, and every kind of cold treat you can imagine.
Top picks: Cookie Dough Sundae, Ferrero Rocher Waffle with vanilla gelato, or a mango sorbet shake.
🍦 Dolcino – Beeston
Hidden gem near the UoN campus with artisan gelato and iced coffees.
Favourite flavours: Biscoff Crunch, Peach & Mango Sorbet, and Nutella Swirl.
🦆 Highfields Park
Literally on UoN’s doorstep. Shady trees, boating lake, café, and a perfect picnic vibe.
Bring snacks, a speaker, and a paddle for the lake if you’re feeling fancy.
🌲 Wollaton Park
Massive open space, actual deer wandering around, and loads of hidden shady spots under trees.
Hot tip: Walk to the back near the lake for quieter areas and Instagram-worthy shots of the Hall.
🌿 The Arboretum (City Centre)
Super central and surprisingly peaceful. Loads of tree cover and benches for reading, sketching, or just escaping the sun.
🧊 200 Degrees (Carrington Street or Flying Horse Walk)
Nottingham’s coffee royalty. Sit inside for the AC or grab a cold brew latte to go.
Fave orders: Iced caramel latte, Vietnamese-style cold coffee, or mint cold brew in summer.
🍹 Blend (Sneinton Market)
Trendy coffee shop with proper iced options and super aesthetic seating.
Try the Iced Matcha, or the Vanilla Oat Latte.
🧋 Chatime (Old Market Square)
If bubble tea is your weakness – this is the one.
Order the Passionfruit Green Tea with pearls, or Taro Milk Tea with ice.
📽️ Cineworld (Cornerhouse)
Massive screens, cold drinks, and a dark, cool escape for a few hours.
Grab a Tango Ice Blast (cherry & blue raspberry swirl) and a tub of Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough.
🛍️ Victoria Centre
You don’t even need to shop – just walk around in the air con and recharge. The food court upstairs is a solid bonus.
🍻 The Magic Garden (Lenton)
Hidden gem with a lush outdoor space, live music nights, and vibey fairy lights after dark.
Try the Frozen Daiquiris or a cold Camden Hells Lager.
🌞 Sir John Borlase Warren (Canning Circus)
One of the best rooftop beer gardens in Notts. Get there early, it fills up fast.
Sip on a Pimms, Aperol Spritz, or a pint of Madri with mates.
🏡 Rose & Crown (Lenton)
Student favourite with plenty of outdoor seating and decent priced drinks.
Summer special: Strawberry & Lime Rekorderlig over ice with a mint sprig.
Evening BBQs in your garden or yard (check with your housemates & landlord first).
Take the tram to Beeston Marina for a quiet riverside walk or waterside pint.
Sunset walks at Forest Rec – chill vibes, occasional music, and room to sprawl out.
Browse vintage shops in Hockley – they’ve got the air con and the fits.
Summer in Nottingham is what you make it. Whether you’re grabbing Biscoff gelato, crashing in the shade of Highfields Park, or sipping iced lattes in Hockley, there’s no need to melt your way through July.
Just remember: if you rent with Student Housing, your utilities are included – so that fan, fridge, and iced coffee machine can run as much as you need.
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Student Housing is a top-rated student lettings agency offering fully furnished, bills-included accommodation across Lincoln, Nottingham, and Hull. Run by former students, we provide hassle-free, transparent housing tailored for university life.
