Nottinghamshire Day will be celebrated as part of the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe.

Following the official marking of Nottinghamshire Day on Friday, 25th August, people are invited to celebrate with special events at Nottinghamshire Festival Day the following day, 26th August, from 10am to 4pm.

The 37th Robin Hood Festival itself is taking place over 14 days across five weekends, from 30th July to 27th August. It will feature spectacular arena shows, outdoor cinema, re-enactment, comedy, magic, and music.

Nottinghamshire Day is an opportunity for the county to come together and recognise all the things that make it great — history, heritage, identity, culture, and local traditions.

Throughout Nottinghamshire Festival Day there will be interactive events and activities, including storytelling, guided walks, medieval musicians, quizzes, archery, axe throwing, and more.

Sherwood Outlaws will be returning to bring the legend of Robin Hood to life with their all-action arena show.

New for this year is a family-focused zone where festivalgoers of all ages can get involved and enjoy activities such as Inspire’s The Big Draw and Time to Connect photography.

More details of Nottinghamshire Day celebrations are at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Coun 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.”

Coun John Cottee, cabinet member for Communities, added: “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.

“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.”

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.

For more information on the Robin Hood Festival go to www.visitsherwood.co.uk/home/robin-hood-festival-2023