NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (England)

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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 Forest, which was once a royal hunting forest. 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.

For the visitor, a trip to Sherwood Forest is a must. Famous around the world as the legendary home of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest, at the heart of Nottinghamshire, has fascinated visitors since Victorian times. Within its glades stands the mighty Major Oak, one of the largest and oldest oak trees in England.

At the time of William the Conqueror, Sherwood Forest covered over a fifth of Nottinghamshire. As a royal hunting preserve, its heaths and thickets provided an ideal venue for the aristocratic sports of hunting and falconry. Many English kings came here to enjoy the pleasures of the chase - notably "Bad" Prince John of the Robin Hood stories, James I and his son Charles I. King Richard III was hunting in Sherwood when he received the fateful news that Henry Tudor had landed, and rode south to meet his death at the Battle of Bosworth.