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About the county of Nottinghamshire
A county in England
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.Or see below for all the magical places Nottinghamshire has to offer, including the best accommodation for those wishing to stay in an historic property or picturesque setting..
Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Nottinghamshire
Beeston (270 Pictures)
in the county of Nottinghamshire
Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14...
Southwell (51 Pictures)
in the county of Nottinghamshire
Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants...
Trowell (3 Pictures)
in the county of Nottinghamshire
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life...
Picturesque Villages in NottinghamshireHistoric Market Towns in NottinghamshireAll Nottinghamshire towns & villagesAll towns in EnglandRecommended Attractions to visit in Nottinghamshire
Clumber Country Park (141 Pictures)
The peaceful landscape of this delightful country park gives visitors lovely summer memories of time spent ambling around.....
Holme Pierrepont Country Park (4 Pictures)
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Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)
This superb mansion containing Nottingham's museum and art gallery sits on a green and pleasant mound high above the city. It.....
Rufford Country Park (23 Pictures)
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