As temperatures continue to fall and energy prices hit record highs, many are turning to warm rooms this winter. In an effort to support communities hardest hit by the rising fuel costs, warm rooms have been set up across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
From community centres to churches and libraries, there is support in many areas, as well as help through the government's Warm Home Discount Scheme.
If you are looking for a place to go to stay warm this winter, we have compiled a list of warm spaces across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The list of warm spaces are those which have been mentioned by Ask Lion, Gedling Borough Council and Warm Welcome. If you host a warm space and would like to be added, please email mia.ohare@reachplc.com.
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Nottingham City Centre
The Salvation Army, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls
Address: King Edward Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EU
Starting on 9 November, the Salvation Army on King Edwards Street is opening its doors every Wednesday. They offer hot soup and refreshments as well as the opportunity to meet new friends and have a chat.
There are also optional board games on offer, newspapers and free Wi-Fi. The warm space is open from 10am till 1pm, with soup served at 12.
St Mary's Church
Address: High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN
A warm space is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am until 2.30pm.
St Nic's Church
Address: 79 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6AE
On Fridays between 11am and 1pm, people are welcome to join St Nic's Church's warm space.
Trinity Church
Address: 192 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3HU
Trinity Church hold a warm space on Wednesdays from 1pm till 3pm.
Tiger Community Hub
Address: 19-21, Lister Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7DE
Open 10am till 4pm from Tuesday to Saturday each week. Activities and cafe available.
Nottingham Women's Centre
Address: 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP
Open to all self-identifying women and their children Monday to Friday 8:45am till 5pm. A warm and welcoming social area with tea and coffee available as well as cooking facilities for women who would like to prepare hot food and a delivery of fresh donated food on Tuesdays.
Nottingham Libraries
All city libraries are open as warm spaces.
Arnold
Arnold Foodbank/Daybrook Baptist Church
Address: 14 Mansfield Road, Arnold, NG5 6AA
Every Wednesday, the Kettle's On session runs from 10:30 to 3pm. Each week they offer a free cooked breakfast, refreshments, a wide range of activities and a safe place to be. Activities such as art materials, knitting, reading, jigsaws, games are also available.
Bonington Theatre (Lounge Area)
Address: High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
There is free Wi-Fi in the warm space which is open Monday to Sunday 9am till 6pm.
St Alban’s Community Kitchen
Address: Emmanuel Church Bestwood, 10 Church View Cl, Arnold, NG5 9QP
Open Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm. A small donation is welcome for a three course sit down menu of soup, main, desert and refreshments. Takeaway option available. Activities for adults and children also on offer
The King's Church
Address: The King's Church, Shirley Drive, Arnold, NG5 7JX
A Thursday Community Cafe is open to all from 10:30am till 12pm. Friday Carer and Toddler Group takes place from 9:30am to 11:30am. Refreshments available at a small cost. Wi-Fi, activities and newspapers available.
Aspley
Woven St Margaret's
Address: Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE
On Wednesday's the church hold a space for the youth. Their space is open to everyone on a Thursday morning where refreshments and charging facilities are available. It is also child friendly.
Bells Lane Community Centre
Address: Bells Lane Community Centre, Amesbury Circus, NG8 6DD
The warm space is open on Tuesdays from 11am till 1pm and offers free food parcels or just a chat.
Basford
Basford Road Baptist Church
Address: Basford Road, Nottingham, NG6 0JL
The church host a Renew Community Café every Wednesday from 11am to 1pm. They offer a Job club, a range of activities or you are invited to bring your own crafts too.
There will also be optional short sessions of prayer and reflection, and on top of this there will be a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks available for a small charge. They say they aim to make this space somewhere for people to be comfortable where it's ok not to be ok.
New Generation Church
Address: New Generation Church, David Lane, NG6 0JU
Community members can use the centre as a warm safe place to help reduce fuel bills at home. On Wednesdays between 12:30pm and 8:30pm there are hot and cold drinks provided.
St Aidan's Church
Address: St. Aidan's Church, Arnold Road, NG6 0DN
The warm space is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45am till 2pm with food on offer.
Beeston
HOPE Nottingham
Address: Hope House, Boundary Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2RF
Hope Cafe and Foodbank runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 9:30am till 12pm and Saturdays 9:30 till 10:30am. They serve a free breakfast as well as providing befriending services, pastoral support, signposting to support services, practical support with the foodbank and Citizen’s Advice Bureau advice sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Bestwood
Bestwood Miner’s Welfare
Address: Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ
Open: Monday to Thursday from 11am till 6pm. The warm space offers newspapers, TV in all rooms, kids corner and a place for children to do their homework.
Evangelical Church
Address: Arnold Road Evangelical Church, Arnold Road, NG5 5HN
Free hot and cold drinks as well as a warm space on Tuesdays 10am till 11:30am.
Bestwood Park Church
Address: Bestwood Park Methodist Church, Beckhampton Road, NG5 5NG
On Tuesdays between 2 and 4pm, the cafe is open for the community to use as a warm space.
Bestwood Estate Community Centre
Address: Gainsford Crescent, NG5 5HT
Free drinks and snacks at the warm space open on Tuesdays 12:30 till 3pm.
Bilborough
Birchover Community Centre
Address: 83 Birchover Road, NG8 4BW
The centre is open on Wednesdays as a warm space.
St Hugh's Church Hall
Address: 90 Staverton Road, NG8 4EX
Open Wednesdays 10:15am till 3pm.
St Teresa's Church Hall
Address: Kingsbury Drive, NG8 3EP
Open Fridays from 12pm till 2pm.
Broxtowe
St Martha's Church
Address: St. Marthas Vicarage, 135 Frinton Road, NG8 6GR
A youth drop in takes place on Tuesdays 3pm till 4:30pm for ages 11 to 16. Hot food is served on Wednesdays between 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Thursdays provide a warm space for parents and carers and children under 4 which includes a hot breakfast from 9:30am until 11:30am.
There is also a drop in warm space on Thursdays 1pm till 3pm.
Bulwell
Bulwell URC
Address: Broomhill Road, Bulwell, NG6 9JL
Everybody is welcome, but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Open every Monday evening from 6pm until 8pm for a warm space, free soup and refreshments, games, jigsaws and conversation.
Crabtree Farm Community Kitchen
Address: Crabtree Farm Community Centre, Steadfold Close, NG6 8AX
On Wednesdays between 12 and 6pm, the centre opens as a warm space.
Our Lady's Church
Address: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, The Presbytery, Brooklyn Road, Bulwell, NG6 9ES
The church runs a Be merciful Café which is open as a warm space on Thursdays 10am till 12:30pm.
Bulwell Forest Garden
Address: Austin Street, NG6 9HE
On Fridays people can relax in the garden and enjoy some seasonal food for a suggested donation of £2.50. You don’t need to be a volunteer to enjoy Lunch Club.
It’s about meeting new people, being outdoors and picking up some useful ideas of what to cook with the food they grow. You can either join in from 10.30am and volunteer to harvest food and help cook a two-course veggie meal, or go along at 12:00pm to share a meal and good company.
Carlton
St Paul's Church
Address: 5 Church St, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1BJ
The church in Carlton opens its doors every Thursday to members of the public bewteen 10:30am and 7pm.
Richard Herrod Centre
Address: Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RL
The centre offers daily newspapers, Wi-Fi and TV screens. They are open Monday to Sunday from 8:15am till 9pm.
Carlton Community Hub
Address: Main Street Methodist church, on the corner of Carlton Hill and Cromwell Street, NG4 1EE
Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12pm till 2:45pm.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Community Centre
Address: 91 Carlton Hill, NG4 1FP
Open as a warm space on Thursdays from 1:30pm till 3pm. The church is also open all day, every day and whilst there are not activities outside of the usual service times, it is a warm, quiet space for people to just sit if they wish.
Fully accessible, Wi-Fi, activities include bingo, cards games, dominos, newspapers and magazines, other social activities.
Carlton Baptist Church Community Kitchen
Address: 108 Station Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3DA
The warm space is open on Mondays from 12:30pm until 2:30pm.
Men in Sheds Carlton
Address: Back of St. Paul’s Church, 5 Church Street, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1BJ
Open Tuesday and Thursday morning 9am to 12. Men in Sheds Carlton supports older men who want to get together, share and learn new skills – all in the welcoming space of a Shed.
Chilwell
St Barnabas Church
Address: Barn Croft, Inham Nook, NG9 4HU
Hot and cold drinks as well as food available during cafe hours. Board games available. The warm space is open Monday 9am to 11:30am, Tuesday 2pm to 4:30pm, Wednesday 10am to 12pm and Friday 11am to 1pm.
Parkgate Community Centre
Address: Park Gate Community Centre, Chamberlain Close, NG11 8RX
A warm space is open on Wednesdays 9:30am till 11:30am. A mums and toddlers group takes place on Fridays 9am till 3pm.
Clifton
Nottingham South Christadelphians
Address: Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 7ES
Open Tuesdays 12pm-2pm and also open on Sundays 10am-11am for Coffee and Bible Time. Refreshments and hot drinks are avaliable as well as being child friendly.
Holy Trinity with St Francis Church
Address: Farnborough Road, NG11 9DG
A drop in warm space is provided on Wednesdays from 9am till 11am. Free refreshments and activities with prayer time at 11am.
Eastwood
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Address: 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 2AQ
A warm room session with hot drinks and refreshments runs on Fridays between 12pm and 2pm.
Eastwood Baptist Church
Address: Percy Street, Eastwood, NG13 3EP
Hot drinks and a warm space is provided to the community on Mondays from 9am till 12pm and Fridays 2pm till 4pm.
Gedling
Phoenix Farm Methodist Church
Address: 6A Wollaton Avenue, Gedling, NG4 4HY
Open Mondays from 11am till 2pm, they offer dominoes, jigsaws, colouring in, knitting, Scrabble, a repair shop and lots of chat.
Hucknall
Under One Roof Community Centre
Address: 3A Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN
The community centre is acting as a warm space this winter where hot drinks and warm snacks are on offer. It runs from 9:30am to 2pm every weekday.
Watnall Road Baptist Church
Address: 15 Watnall Road, Hucknall, NG15 7LD
The church opens their doors on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm.
The King's Family Church
Address: Derbyshire Lane, Hucknall, NG15 7JX
A warm space is provided on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am until 12pm.
Hucknall Leisure Centre
Address: Linby Road, Hucknall, NG15 7TX
Ashfield District Council have teamed up with the leisure centre to provide warm hubs. On Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 3pm, people can get a free hot drink and biscuit, take part in a fun activity or just have a friendly chat.
There is no need to book, people are asked to just inform reception on arrival. All sessions will run every week until February 2023.
Hyson Green
Community Cafe
Address: New Art Exchange, 39 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6BE
A monthly community meal in the NAE CafeBar, where you pay only what you can afford. Enjoy a different delicious plant-based menu each month. Taking place on 15 December and 19 January from 5pm till 7pm.
SFiCE Social Cafe
Address: SFiCE House, 75a Raleigh Street, NG7 4DL
A social cafe is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 till 6pm where people can pick a two course hot meal for themselves and their family for free, including free food parcels, clothes, toiletries and other necessities.
Keyworth
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene Keyworth
Address: Parochial Hall, Selby Lane, Keyworth, NG12 5AL
A warm space is provided on Fridays in December and January. There are free hot drinks, biscuits, toast and Wi-Fi. The church also have a microwave to heat own meals.
The session runs from 11am till 4:30pm and if successful, will continue until March 31, 2023.
Kirkby in Ashfield
Everyoneactive
Address: Hodkinsons Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 7DJ
The sports centre will be offering activities each week on Mondays from 10:30am till 12pm. There is no need to book, people are asked to just inform reception on arrival. All sessions will run every week until February 2023.
Lenton
Mojatu Foundation
Address: Marcus Garvey, 167 Alfreton Road, NG7 3JR
A warm space is open on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Long Eaton
Infusion Coffee House
Address: 82a Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4LB
The warm room session runs every Tuesday from 1:30pm till 3pm and Wednesdays to Fridays 10:30am until 3pm.
Mansfield
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Address: Church Side, Mansfield, NG18 1AP
The warm room is open alongside a Trussell Trust satellite Foodbank. They have a microwave if anyone brings a heatable meal, free hot drinks, soups and toast. It is open Wednesdays 10am till 2pm.
Mapperley
St Jude’s Church
Address: 405 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, NG3 5HE
Open Mondays from 9:30am to 12pm. They offer free refreshments, free wi-fi, newspapers, books and activities.
Open Kitchen
Address: The Open Kitchen, Mansfield Road, NG5 2BU
The Open Kitchen runs every day of the week from 11am till 2pm, except Fridays where it runs till 1pm.
Meadows
Queens Walk Community Centre
Address: Queens Walk, NG2 2DF
Every day of the week between 12pm and 3pm, the cafe is open as a warm space.
Bridgeway Hall
Address: Bridgeway Hall Methodist Mission, Bridgeway Centre, NG2 2JD
Open Tuesdays 10:30am till 1:30pm with hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Netherfield
Netherfield Forum
Address: St George’s Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield , NG4 2NN
A wide range of social activities are on offer at the warm space which is open Monday to Friday 9am till 4pm.
Newark
Creations
Address: 66 Kirklington Road, Newark, NG22 8SP
The mother and daughter hair and beauty salon is opening their doors on Wednesdays from 9am till 6pm as well as Thursdays and Fridays between 9am and 5pm. They provide free Wi-Fi, hot drinks and refreshments.
Newstead
Newstead Centre Courtyard Café
Address: Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire. NG15 0BS
There is a warm space open Monday to Friday from 9am till 2pm. They offer second hand books in the café for 50p and offer magazines to read for free.
Radcliffe on Trent
Methodist Church
Address: Sheldon Road, Radcliffe on Trent, NG12 2AG
Jigsaws, craft table, someone to listen, soup and bread roll, free drinks and biscuits. Open 12pm till 2pm on Fridays.
The Royal Oak
Address: 5 Main Road, Radcliffe on Trent, NG12 2FD
A community pub offering a warm space throughout the week. Open on Mondays 7pm to 9pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm to 4pm and Sundays 4pm to 10pm.
St Peter's Church
Address: Church Street, Ruddington, NG11 6EL
Open on the first and fourth Mondays of the month from 12:30 till 2pm, the church offer a pre-booked hot meal. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
They provide a two course hot meal which must be booked in advance through Eventbrite, but people can also go for free refreshments and company.
Radford
Fearless Youth Association
Address: Next To Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton Boulevard, NG7 2BY
Open Tuesdays from 4 till 6pm.
Seslton
Seslton Parish Village Halls Charity
Address: Parish Hall, Mansfield Road, Selston, NG16 6EE
On Wednesdays from 10am until 2pm, there are food and drinks available as well as a book and jigsaw swap. They also have a selection of pre-school toys and books.
Sherwood
Nourish Sherwood
Address: St Martin's Church, Trevose Gardens, Sherwood, NG5 3FU
On Monday, the church offer take away homemade hot meals, homemade cake and fruit every Monday between 3.15 - 4.15pm.
Sneinton
Community Hub
Address: Sneinton Hermitage, 51 Sneinton Boulevard, NG2 4FD
A warm space is open on Thursdays 11am till 1pm.
Beaumont St Community Centre
Address: Beaumont St Community Centre, Beaumont Street, NG2 4PJ
On Tuesdays 10:30am till 12:30pm, there is a warm space coffee morning.
Southwell
Southwell Baptist Church
Address: Nottingham Road, Southwell, NG25 0LG
Free tea and coffee, biscuits and a warm space on Mondays from 1pm till 3pm. There are craft activities to have a go at, jigsaws and puzzle books, or simply grab a cuppa and have a chat.
Connections @ Holy Trinity
Address: Holy Trinity Church, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0HQ
Games, activities, and hot drinks are on offer on Wednesdays from 10am till 1pm. You can also get a warm bowl of homemade soup and a pudding.
St Ann's
The Chase Centre
Address: The Chase Neighbourhood Centre, Robin Hood Chase, NG3 4EZ
A warm space is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am till 3pm. On Wednesdays it is open 9am till 8pm.
Chayah Development Project
Address: Chayah Development Project, 26 Robin Hood Chase, NG3 4EZ
Open Wednesdays 9am till 2:30pm.
St Augustine's
Address: Woodborough Road, Westville Gardens, NG3 4QF
A warm space is open on Mondays from 12 till 3:30pm with hot drinks and food.
Our Lady and St Edwards
Address: Gordon Road, Thorneywood, NG3 2LG
Warm drinks and food provided on Wednesdays from 12 till 3:30pm.
Sutton in Ashfield
Lammas Leisure Centre
Address: Lammas Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2AD
On Wednesdays between 1:30pm and 3pm, people can get a free hot drink and biscuit, take part in a fun activity or just have a friendly chat. There is no need to book, people are asked to just inform reception on arrival.
Top Valley
Community Centre
Address: Top Valley Community Centre, Unit 6, Top Valley Way, NG5 9DD
On Tuesdays between 10am and 12pm they offer a craft and chat session for women over 50. It is free to attend and a free tea or coffee is provided. Wednesday sees the centre open to anyone to attend with free tea and coffee, movies and advice on how to make savings on their bills from 10am till 12pm.
A coffee morning takes place on Thursdays 10am till 12pm which is open to anyone looking to keep warm and socialise with free tea and coffee.
Toton
St Peter's Church Toton
Address: 83 High Road, Toton, NG9 6EN
Mainly seniors as well as dementia and wheelchair friendly, the session runs from 10am till 12pm on Tuesdays. As well as drinks and cake, they offer a place to sit and chat or be quiet if you prefer and simple crafts, games and jigsaws.
Woodthorpe
St Mark’s Church
Address: De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PH
The Church provides a warm space on Mondays from 10am till 12pm.
Wollaton
St Thomas More's
Address: St Thomas More's Church Hall, 2 Glenwood Avenue, NG8 2GA
Opens Fridays 12:30pm till 2:30pm.
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