Nottinghamshire, a county situated at the heart of England, and known throughout the world as the legendary home of Robin Hood.
From the quiet market towns and rolling fields of rural Nottinghamshire, to the shopping and nightlife of the cosmopolitan City of Nottingham, ours is a county of contrasts and surprises.
Famous around the world as the legendary home of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest, at the heart of Nottinghamshire, has fascinated visitors since Victorian times. Within its glades stands the mighty Major Oak, one of the largest and oldest oak trees in England.
The countryside of Nottinghamshire has inspired many writers, but two of its most famous were Romantic poet Lord Byron and controversial novelist D.H. Lawrence.
Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire.
The districts of Nottinghamshire are Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, and Rushcliffe. The City of Nottingham was part of Nottinghamshire until 1998 but is now a Unitary authority; it remains part of the ceremonial county.
Nottinghamshire is famous for it's involvement with the the legend of Robin hood. This is also the reason for the amount of tourists who visit places like Sherwood Forest, City of Nottingham and the surrounding villages in sherwood forest.
Over half the population live in the conurbation of Nottingham which also spreads into Derbyshire. The conurbation has a population of about 650,000.
Cities and Towns in Nottinghamshire
Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, Ashfield, Gedling, Newark and Sherwood
Mansfield, Bassetlaw, Nottingham (Unitary)
Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions in Nottinghamshire
Creswell Crags, Clumber Park, Museum of dolls and Bygone Childhood.
D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery.
Nottingham Heritage Centre, Newark Castle, Newstead Abbey.
Rufford Country Park and Abbey, Sundown Adventureland, Sherwood Forest Country Park and Visitor Centre, Wollaton Hall.
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