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

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...

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire

The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Nottinghamshire

Burntstump Country Park (4 Pictures)

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Langold Country Park (5 Pictures)

Until the 1980's, Langold Park was provided as a recreational facility for miners by the coal board. The local council took over.....

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire, England......

Sherwood Pines Forest Park (8 Pictures)

"Sherwood Pines Forest Park is a pine woodland with areas of birch, oak, sweetchestnut and beech. Birch is one of the most common.....

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