A special flag-raising event has taken place at County Hall today (Friday 22 August) to begin a weekend of Nottinghamshire Day celebrations. 

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Madam Chairman, Councillor Jan Goold, raised the county’s distinctive green, red, and white Robin Hood flag during the symbolic ceremony on the banks of the River Trent. 

She was joined by a host of dignitaries including Nottinghamshire Deputy Lieutenant Trevor Fletcher, county councillors and representatives from the county’s district and borough councils. 

Legendary Nottinghamshire outlaw, Robin Hood, and his heroine, Lady Marian, also attended the event. 

Nottinghamshire Day, which is celebrated on 25 August, was launched in 2021 to celebrate our historic county’s unique identity, rich heritage and local traditions as well as everything it has to offer. 

Cllr Goold said: “It was a privilege and honour to host the flag-raising ceremony at County Hall as part of our celebrations to mark the fifth Nottinghamshire Day today.  

“It was a proud moment, and I was delighted so many people who serve our county with such distinction were able to join me for the symbolic occasion.” 

Council Leader, Cllr Mick Barton, said Nottinghamshire Day had become a highlight of the calendar. 

He said: “I was delighted to join Madam Chairman, Cllr Jan Goold, for the flag-raising ceremony today to begin what will be a weekend of celebrations across Nottinghamshire. 

“Nottinghamshire Day provides us with the perfect opportunity to showcase our county and encourage people to discover our fantastic countryside, visit our local businesses and explore all our attractions.  

“It is a date which now sees us come together to celebrate everything that is great about Nottinghamshire and I hope it will continue to grow over future years.” 

As part of the Nottinghamshire Day celebrations, there will be a free-to-attend community event tomorrow (Saturday 23 August) as part of the final weekend of the Robin Hood Festival in the heart of the world-famous Sherwood Forest.  

For more event information – including RSPB’s car parking prices for the Nottinghamshire Day event on 23 August, which is part of the Robin Hood Festival – visit the festival website. 

Residents are also being encouraged to play their part by helping to get #NottsDay trending again on social media on Monday 25 August. 

They can share photos of their favourite places in Nottinghamshire, whether it a much-loved walking route or their family’s go-to place for a day out and simply use #NottsDay when posting on social media. 

More information about Nottinghamshire Day is available on our website