Victoria Centre

The Victoria Centre is a shopping and social housing complex in Nottingham, England, built between 1967 and 1972 by Taylor Woodrow. It includes fashion stores, cafes, restaurants, an indoor market, and the Nottingham Victoria bus station. The site was once the location of the old Nottingham Victoria railway station, which was demolished in 1967, retaining only the clock tower and the former Victoria Station Hotel.

The complex features a clock designed by Rowland Emett, known as the Aqua Horological Tintinnabulator, which was installed in 1972 and later refurbished. The building is owned by a partnership of companies and Nottingham City Council, making it Nottingham's tallest structure at 26 floors. The centre underwent significant refurbishments in the late 1980s and again between 2014 and 2015.

The Victoria Centre Market, located on the first floor, is Nottingham's largest indoor market, offering fresh food, meat, fish, and specialty items. It operates daily from Monday to Saturday. The centre has faced changes in ownership and branding, including a rebranding to Intu Victoria Centre in 2013, which reverted back to its original name in 2020 after the parent company entered administration.

Expansion plans have been considered but face challenges related to competition with nearby shopping centres. The complex continues to evolve, with recent refurbishments aimed at enhancing its appeal and functionality.