| Page Views: 3,217 Last Visit to Nottinghamshire: April, 2007 I Was Born Here | Nottinghamshire, where I was born n bred! by suvanki - last update: May 11, 2007 |
Nottinghamshire | Sherwood Forest visitors Centre |
Well first of all, an apology...for some reason I've been 'awarded' a 5 for this page, how I don't know on the strength of a few skimpy tips ;-( I'll try and do justice to this soon- in the meantime, if you have any questions about Nottinghamshire, please e-mail me, and I'll try to help. Please check out my Edwinstowe page, for info and tips about the village, (Famous for Robin Hood- The Major Oak, where he and his Merry Band of Men were reputed to have hidden, and St Marys Church where Robin and Maid Marion were alleged to have married (It's the church I was married in too!) Sherwood Forest and surrounding areas. I was born in the market town of Warsop, and moved to Edwinstowe when I was 7 years old. My parents and family still live in Nottinghamshire, mainly in the Edwinstowe and the Mansfield area. Nottinghamshire has plenty to offer. Besides the city of Nottingham, there are some interesting and historical villages and towns, countryside (agricultural and forests) stately homes, castles and parks. I'm trying to check out some of the places that I've taken for granted all these years, and I'm also learning and re learning about the history etc of my home county. |
| Nottinghamshire countryside |
|  | Places to visit/Things to do Although Nottinghamshire doesn't boast dramatic scenery such as the nearby Peak District, there are some pleasant views over sprawling farmland, especially towards the end of summer, when the vegetation changes to a rich golden colour. Also the greenery of Sherwood Forest, with walking/ cycling / driving opportunities.
Agriculture, Forestry and Coal Mining all contribute to the landscape and character of this county.
Away from Sherwood Forest, many of the villages are 'tourist free zones' and remain quite unchanged.
However, Nottinghamshire is stepping up a gear into the leisure and tourism market. Even Mansfield, (which has the dubious honour of being listed in 'crap towns of England vol 2' - apparently there was a protest by the local citizens that it hadn't been listed in volume 1!!) now has a glossy tourist brochure, with some elegant bistros, wine bars and museums. |
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| Pros: | "Plenty of unspoilt areas, history,gentle scenery" | | Cons: | "Some run down/neglected towns." | | In A Nutshell: | "More than Robin Hood!" |
suvanki's Nottinghamshire Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do Tips: 5 - Photos: 5 | | | Restaurants Tips: 2 - Photos: 1 | Hotels & Accommodations Tips: 2 - Photos: 2 | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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starship Thu Feb 5, 2009 00:55 UTC Nice page! Don't believe I ever visited this area, but it brings back great memories of a long ago trip 'round England. Great tips for each village and the youth hostel! | KiKitC Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:19 UTC Thanks for the wonderful tips and history. Touristy or not, I would love to visit and see Sherwood. Hope your birthday is full of family, friends and laughter. | jeffnoon Sun Jul 20, 2008 16:08 UTC This is a very poor place. Expensive, dirty as the tables needed wiping, the crockery needs a good clean, and the service very poor. The manager obviously graduated from the Basil Fawlty school of catering. A miserable experience | stevezero Mon Jan 31, 2005 23:09 UTC Born and raised in Nuncargtae, near k-in-a. miss spent my youth in bars of mansfield. Badger Box still there last time I looked - dont get back there much these days |
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Nottinghamshire Hotels
- Worksop Hotels
- Sutton Hotels
- Holiday Inn London-Sutton
Gibson Road, Sutton
- Travelodge Birmingham Sutton Coldfield
Boldmere Road, Sutton
- Ashling Tara Hotel
50 Rosehill, Sutton, SM1 3EU, gb, Sutton
- The Thatched House Hotel
Cheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2BN, gb, Sutton
- Marston Farm Hotel
Badynoor Heath Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Warwic, Sutton
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