Robin Hood

Hand-in-hand again

Robin Hood and Lady Marian are ‘reunited’ thanks to specialist repairs

We could not start this list by not mentioning the county's most famous folklore. The story of Robin Hood has put Nottinghamshire on the map for centuries, with people visiting from far and wide to know more about the world's most famous outlaw depicted in English folklore. Robin Hood and his Merry Men are known to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor during reign of King Richard the Lionheart. Hood subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. The first recorded literature reference of Robin Hood was in 1377. According to local folklore, Edwinstowe's Major Oak - in the heart of Sherwood Forest - was Robin Hood's shelter where he and his merry men slept.

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Robin Hood at Sherwood Forest Day

Sherwood Forest Day launches with event marking ties with fabled forest

An image of the newly engaged couple, Mark and Sascha, shared by Visit Sherwood Forest.

Major engagement as couple from the Netherlands visit Sherwood Forest

Clipstone Colliery opened in 1922 and operated until 2003. In 2020, Stuart Mills purchased the site and redeveloped it into a visitor attraction and museum.

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Lots of areas to explore at ground level, including a kitchen and a den

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'Inclusive' rebrand for Nottingham Building Society with new logo launch

Run Archery is coming to Sherwood Forest this weekend.

Run Archery European Cup comes to the home of Robin Hood

Frankie is pictured with her beloved husky, Harlow, before the dog was stolen in 2021.

Woman raises funds for animal charity with half marathon for stolen husky

A woman from Retford has completed the Robin Hood half marathon in support of an animal charity that helped her family after the theft of their husky, Harlow.

Phoebe Cox

A photo of a spooky tree in Sherwood Forest. It resembles a witch's cauldron, doesn't it?

Why Sherwood Forest could be the 'most haunted' forest in the UK

King John's Palace play feature at Sherwood Pines

New play area coming to Sherwood Pines

King John's Palace play feature at Sherwood Pines

New play area coming to Sherwood Pines

The RSPB has issued new guidelines for naturists. (Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)

Naturism guidelines issued at locations near Mansfield and Worksop

Matthew Lymn Rose, fifth generation and Managing Director at A.W. Lymn

Notts funeral directors future proofs electric fleet with council grant

Nottinghamshire County Council chairman Cllr Richard Butler with the Sherwood Outlaws.

Thousands flock to Nottinghamshire Day spectacular at Sherwood Forest

The Nottinghamshire flag is held aloft at the flag-raising ceremony at County Hall on Friday.

Flag-raising ceremony and poetry competition kickstart fourth Nottinghamshire Da...

Wannabe Robin Hoods wait for Robin Hood to arrive at the Major Oak during the Robin Hood festival. Pictured: Alistair Feeney, Andrew Feeney and Lewis Fox. 2005.

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Offers of more than £500,000 are invited by estate agents Purplebricks for this eyecatching five-bedroom property on Brocklehurst Drive at Edwinstowe on the edge of Sherwood Forest

Giant of a house in Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest haunt is worth a look round

The existence of the Robin Hood we know today has no concrete proof, despite references and evidence of men who matched his description. According to History Extra, Robin Hood is an invented archetypical hero, embodying the popular frustrations and ambitions of his era as immortalised in folklore. The nickname "Robin Hood" (or Robert Hood) was given to petty criminals from at least the middle of the 13th century. However, it may never be proven whether he was a real person, especially as Robin or Robert Hood was a common name in medieval England. Man or a myth - what do you think? Photo: Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe.

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Dominika Walker, of Tomato Energy, and Hollie Drake, Senior Site Manager of RSPB Sherwood Forest.

Tomato Energy named as Robin Hood Festival headline sponsor

Your chance to give archery a try this summer.

Give archery a go this summer

The Wars of the Roses will be relived in Sherwood Forest this weekend (8th and 9th June).

Sherwood steps back in time for The Wars of the Roses weekend

Nottinghamshire tourism numbers are set to return to pre-pandemic levels by next year. Photo: Nottinghamshire Council

Nottinghamshire tourism to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2025

The Sherwood

A summer of stage, screen and festival fun at Sherwood Forest

The 18-month initiative will identify and safeguard vulnerable young people using the rail network.

Vulnerable youngsters travelling on trains being kept on the right tracks

Explore Clumber Park’s history on a dog walk

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Worksop beauty spots have been named amongst the top 10 best places in the UK to head to if you want to enjoy a beautiful winter dog walk.

Kate Mason

The Whitby Krampus Run returns to Sherwood Forest this month. Photo: Neal Rylatt

Whitby Krampus Run returns to Sherwood Forest this month

You can find Big Baps on Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield.

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The Sheriff, Robin Hood and last year’s Lord of Misrule, five-year-old Tenzin. Credit: Rob James

Christmas fun at Sherwood as the Sheriff of Nottingham relinquishes control

Robin Hood wins the battle. Here is a glimpse of the live-arena show performed by Sherwood Outlaws at Sherwood Forest.

Outlaws descended on Sherwood Forest for final weekend of Robin Hood Festival

Robin Hood and Maid Marian helped raise the flag for Nottinghamshire Day. Photo: Nottinghamshire Council

Flag-raising ceremony celebrates third ever Nottinghamshire Day

Sherwood Forest is preparing for an invasion of Medieval knights and their households as the Robin Hood Festival continues

Warriors to descend on Sherwood Forest for Robin Hood Festival

More than 2,000 tickets have been sold for the outdoor cinema event at RSPB Sherwood Forest

There's still time to get your tickets to outdoor cinema at Sherwood Forest

With Father's Day taking place on Sunday and the first Mansfield Carnival on Saturday, it promises to be quite a weekend. Check out our guide to things to do and places to go.

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The Major Oak at the heart of Sherwood Forest.

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Nottingham Castle will re-open to the public next month. Photo: Tracey Whitefoot

Nottingham Castle to re-open to the public again next month

Rob James, RSPB Sherwood Forest communications officer, in Sherwood Forest.

Sherwood Forest highlights importance of ancient oaks

Sherwood Forest

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The plan focuses on the development of Forest Corner, which acts as the primary entrance point to Sherwood Forest.

Major new plans to maximise visitor experience at Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest named as one of the UK's most popular forests

From Cocktails and Meals for two, to romantic strolls through the Dukeries, there's something for everyone this Valentine's Day

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Blyth Players are set to bring their latest pantomime to the stage.

Bassetlaw am-dram group to perform side-splitting Robin Hood pantomime

You can take a romantic walk among Sherwood’s ancient oak trees with Robin Hood and Maid Marian

Love is in the air at Sherwood Forest and Budby South Forest this February

It promises to be a heart-felt February at Sherwood Forest and Budby South Forest with lots of events taking place.

Shelley Marriott

If you went down to the woods this weekend, you were sure of a big surprise! Pictured: the Krampus (Laurence Mitchell) terrifying visitors.

Horrifying horned creatures frighten visitors in Sherwood Forest

If you go down to the woods next weekend, you might get a big surprise.

Frightening figures of European folklore return to Sherwood Forest

The famous Major Oak tree at the heart of Sherwood Forest.

Sherwood Forest provides backdrop for new book about boy's fantasy adventure

There will be no trains on the Robin Hood Line between December 13 and 18 due to strike action

Strikes mean no trains to Worksop on the Robin Hood line for six days

Sherwood Forest will be celebrating Christmas in medieval style.

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Brothers Austin and Xavier have a go after watching the show

Crowds flock to Sherwood Forest for second weekend of fun as Robin Hood Festival...

Film fans flocked to Sherwood Forest at the weekend for special outdoor movie screenings. Who do you recognise?

Film fans flock to Sherwood Forest after Robin Hood Festival returns

The Robin Hood Festival is making its return

Robin Hood Festival set to return to Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is hosting a range of activities this half term, including archery sessions and a picnic.

Sherwood Forest reveals events to entertain the family over the half-term break

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