Robin Hood is a unique blend of exhilarating action adventure, wit, and romance. Robin Hood's striking new look (no tights), coupled with the sharp scripts, updates the popular legend for a sophisticated contemporary audience. Full of action, humor, and romance, Robin Hood outwits and delights us as he fights the authority of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham with outrageous scams and incredible swordplay. The series also stars Keith Allen as the Sheriff of Nottingham; Lucy Griffiths as the strikingly beautiful Marian; and Richard Armitage as Sir Guy of Gisborne, the Sheriff's sadistic lieutenant.
about the destination - nottingham
Nottingham is the undisputed capital of the
East Midlands. It is close to the center of
England, approximately 120 miles from
London and 50 miles north of
Birmingham. History is never far away however, with reminders of Nottingham's legendary hero Robin Hood and his historic adversary the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham, along with the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, is elected annually from city councilors and still has an important role in 21st century civic life, working alongside the Lord Mayor to represent the city.
Find out more about Nottingham in Visit Britain's
Nottingham destination guide.
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Robin Hood was actually filmed in Budapest, but there’s no doubt that the legend belongs to Nottingham. Robin Hood is the regional symbol of Nottinghamshire, and everywhere you go in the country you’ll find reminders of Britain’s intrepid hero.
The most popular spot for a tour of Robin Hood Country is Sherwood Forest. The forest, known as Britain’s ‘Heart of Oak’, is characterized by wild forest glades and century-old oak trees. In Sherwood Forest, make sure you visit Major Oak. This huge oak tree is around 800 years old and according to local folklore, its hollow trunk was once Robin Hood’s secret hideout. Voted ‘Britain’s favorite tree’, this world famous oak has a trunk circumference of 10m and its branches spread to over 28m!
Nottingham was of course home to Robin’s archenemy the Sheriff of Nottingham who worked for Prince John and terrorized the people of Nottingham. Stop by at the city’s most popular visitor attraction,
Tales of Robin Hood, which lets you step back in time and join Robin on his quest against evil.
Find out more about
Robin Hood at visitbritain.us.
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