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This year, Nottinghamshire Day will be celebrated as part of the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest on Saturday 26 August.

Following the official marking of Nottinghamshire Day itself on Friday 25 August, communities are invited to come and celebrate at the Robin Hood Festival on Saturday 26 August from 10am until 4pm.

With celebrations now in their third year, Nottinghamshire Day is an opportunity for the county to come together and recognise all the things that make Notts great; our history, heritage, identity, culture, and local traditions.

Throughout the event day, there will be a host of interactive events and activities including storytelling, guided walks, medieval musicians, quizzes, archery, and axe throwing, plus more.

Back by popular demand, crowd favourites, The Sherwood Outlaws, will be returning to bring the legend of Robin Hood to life with their all-action arena show. Will the Sheriff of Nottingham’s troops get the better of the outlaws in combat. Or will Robin and his Merry Band prove too skilled with the blade and the bow? Don’t miss this spectacular event.

Also new for this year is a family-focused zone where festival-goers of all ages can get involved and enjoy a range of activities including Inspire’s The Big Draw and Time to Connect photography.

More detail on what’s in store for Nottinghamshire Day celebrations will be revealed in the coming weeks so keep an eye on our event page for more information : Nottinghamshire Day Festival | Nottinghamshire County Council

County Council Leader, Councillor Ben Bradley, MP said: “We are proud to be hosting Nottinghamshire Day celebrations for the second year at Sherwood Forest. It’s a great opportunity to come together and celebrate some of the best things about our county.”

Councillor John Cottee, Cabinet Member for Communities at Nottinghamshire County Council, said:

“I am delighted that we are once again marking Nottinghamshire Day to celebrate all that’s great about our county – from the cultural attractions, world-class green spaces, and, of course, the residents who make this county such a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

“There are lots of great partner organisations involved in the day. It’ll be wonderful to be back at the home of Robin Hood, RSPB Sherwood Forest, as part of their popular Robin Hood Festival, as well as working with Inspire libraries and archives, our outdoor education service Notts Outdoors, and Veolia our waste and recycling partners, among many others.

“In previous years, we’ve seen #NottsDay trending on social media and celebrated local talent at special events, and I’m confident that this year’s event will continue to build on those successes and be a wonderful celebration of all things Notts.”

Working with our partners RSPB, which manages the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve on behalf of the county council, this event coincides with the return of the much-loved Robin Hood Festival which is taking place over five weekends from 30 July to 27 August. Robin Hood Festival 2023 - Sherwood Forest (visitsherwood.co.uk)

Jess Dumoulin, Visitor Experience Manager at RSPB Sherwood Forest, said: “We’re delighted to host the Nottinghamshire Day Festival at Sherwood Forest once again.

“This is such an iconic location for the county in so many ways that it is the perfect fit for this celebration day.

“It absolutely complements the summer-long Robin Hood Festival, championing the legend of Nottinghamshire’s outlaw hero, our heritage and our wonderful wildlife.”

Nottinghamshire Day Festival entrance is free and for those travelling via car, parking will be £10 per vehicle, per day in line with all events at this venue between 27-29 August.

Stagecoach run services to Sherwood Forest on the Sherwood Arrow route, and customers can benefit from the current £2 price cap on single fares. For more details please visit www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables .

Lady Marian introducing the Nottinghamshire Day celebrations

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