Homes England has announced a call to Nottingham businesses, creatives and community groups interested in taking on temporary space on the Broad Marsh site to help activate it between demolition and construction works.
The opportunities focus on two areas surrounding the Green Heart as well as Drury Walk, a prominent and well-connected part of the former Broad Marsh shopping centre accessed from Middle Pavement and Bridlesmith Gate, close to the city’s cultural quarter.
With the demolition of existing buildings on the site accelerating through 2026, Homes England is looking for organisations to help activate and enliven the currently under-used areas of Broad Marsh during the ambitious re-imagining of the area taking place over the next decade.
Homes England is looking for operators who can create a vibrant destination for independent traders, food and drink operators, artists, makers, event organisers and community organisations who want to test ideas, grow their audience, or establish a temporary presence in the heart of Nottingham. The two opportunities are as follows:
Drury Walk includes a mix of covered internal space and an external courtyard, offering flexibility for year-round use. This site will come with power, drainage and water supply. It is offered on a two-year minimum term with an overall lease of five years.
The Green Heart site is suitable for containers or mobile business units and will have some area for seating. Units will need to be self-sufficient for operational purposes. The site is offered on a one-year rolling lease.
As demolition progresses, more sites will be made available, allowing local organisations to create ambitious new offerings. A variety of uses will be considered, and all types of proposals are welcomed.
Homes England is working with Nottingham-based Box Property Consultants to manage this opportunity.
Organisations interested in finding out more can download the opportunity brochures below, or contact Ben Tebbutt at Box Property directly on ben@boxprop.co.uk.
Posted on 21 April 2026
