The Nottingham Eye in the city centre
Nottinghamshire's annual Robin Hood Festival
This mighty tree is the oldest still standing in Sherwood Forest Park Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands is one of England's most famous counties, linked to the world famous legend of Robin Hood. Attractions and things to do in Nottinghamshire are wide ranging from the fantastic choice of museums and galleries in Nottingham and Newark to walking and outdoor activities in Sherwood Forest. Alongside the famous Robin Hood Legend, Nottinghamshire is also the birthplace of the author DH Lawrence and the Pilgrim Fathers.
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A wide range of luxury and budget accommodation in Nottinghamshire is available to suit all budgets and tastes. Stay in holiday parks in Sherwood Forest or opt for luxury hotels in Nottingham and quality historic guest houses in Newark. Nottinghamshire is an accessible county by road, rail and air. The M1 motorway passes right through Nottinghamshire and both East Midlands Airport and Robin Hood Airport are gateways into the region.
Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands is a county rich in history and legends, most famously the legend of Robin Hood linked to beautiful Sherwood Forest and Nottingham. Other famous people heralding from Nottinghamshire include one of the 20th century's most famous authors, DH Lawrence whose birthplace museum sits in his Nottinghamshire birthplace town Eastwood near Nottingham. Retford and the North Nottinghamshire Bassetlaw area is Pilgrim Fathers Country. Famous religious separatists Bradford and Brewster were born in this area of Nottinghamshire and Pilgrim Fathers tours and scenic drives are both available around Retford.
Attractions and things to do in Nottingham are extensive in this centre for the arts in the East Midlands. Nottingham attractions include a fantastic nightlife and shopping scene, a plethora of cutting edge museums and contemporary galleries, funky arts centres and best independent cinemas. Essential visiting in Nottingham linked to the legend of Robin Hood is the world famous Nottingham Castle. Nottingham is also home to a choice of world class sports centres both in and around the city centre including the Nottingham Tennis Centre, the National Ice Centre and the National Water Sports Centre.
Outdoor activities in Nottinghamshire are plentiful in Sherwood Forest, probably the world's most famous forest thanks to the Robin Hood legend. Situated between Nottingham and Worksop, outdoor activities in Sherwood Forest include walking and cycling trails, family farm parks, craft centres and the superb central Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, main host for the annual Robin Hood Festival.
Nottinghamshire's ancient market town Newark-on-Trent nestles close to the Lincolnshire border and contains a wealth of heritage attractions including the magnificent riverside Newark Castle. Newark attractions include a choice of outstanding Newark museums and galleries and not to be missed are the famous Newark Antiques Fairs at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground. The Newark Antique Fairs are widely regarded as the best antiques and collectables fairs in the UK.
Sherwood Forest Park image contributed by Javier Carro. Nottingham Eye and Market Square image contributed by Andy Jamieson. Robin Hood Festival image contributed by Alex Lecea. All images are copyrighted but licensed for further reuse under the Creative Commons License.
