Pictures of Nottinghamshire

About the county of Nottinghamshire

The county of Nottinghamshire is situated in the central regions of England and is divided into eight districts. The city of Nottingham is the birthplace of D.H Lawrence, the famous author but is more famously known for the legends of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forrest, which was once a royal hunting forrest. Nottingham Old Market Square is the biggest market square in Britain and holds an annual Goose Fair, one of Europe's largest travelling fairs dating back to 1541 where you can experience everything from white-knuckle rides to Victorian side stalls. The oldest pub in England resides in Nottingham and dates back to 1189 AD. The Jerusalem Inn is so named as it was visited by the knights on their travels to the crusades in the Holy Land, Many of the interior rooms are caves carved from the rock.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Nottinghamshire

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire

This is a small Nottinghamshire village pleasantly located on the banks of the River Trent. It offers all the usual village amenities, church, couple of shops, butchers, newsagents and three public houses...

Nottingham (210 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire

The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912)...

Papplewick (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire

This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Nottinghamshire

Burntstump Country Park (4 Pictures)

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D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

Admirers of D.H.Lawrence (1885-1930) should visit this place, the great 20th-century writer and poet once said of it " The scene.....

Rufford Country Park (23 Pictures)

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Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

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