Nottingham - the land of Merry Men by Jackie Smith
Nottingham, steeped in history dating back to the 11th Century, is sure to find a place for you in the gang of merry men.
Nottingham allegedly has strong ties with the stories of Robin Hood. It is upon this myth – or legend, whatever you may believe – that the town’s tourism industry thrives. There are various spots around Nottingham where visitors will come into contact with Robin Hood and his gang of merry men
Nottingham allegedly has strong ties with the stories of Robin Hood. It is upon this myth – or legend, whatever you may believe – that the town’s tourism industry thrives. There are various spots around Nottingham where visitors will come into contact with Robin Hood and his gang of merry men
Nottingham Castle is one such place where Robin Hood lives on. Dating back to the 11th Century, the castle enjoys many a tourist and has hosted events such as outdoor plays, Armed Forces Day, and many others. These days, the castle is a museum dedicated to Robin Hood and the history of Nottinghamshire. It is fully wheelchair accessible.
Approximately half an hour from Nottingham is another place which thrives on the story of Robin Hood. Sherwood Forest is where the Grand Oak Tree continues to live out its days. Rumoured to be the tree in which Robin and his friends had their hideout, Sherwood Forest is definitely worth a look. There are disabled accessible paths to the tree and throughout the forest.
Approximately half an hour from Nottingham is another place which thrives on the story of Robin Hood. Sherwood Forest is where the Grand Oak Tree continues to live out its days. Rumoured to be the tree in which Robin and his friends had their hideout, Sherwood Forest is definitely worth a look. There are disabled accessible paths to the tree and throughout the forest.
While in Nottingham, my mum and I stayed at the Premier Inn, five minutes tram ride from the city centre. Previously, we had been unable to stay in hotels with disabled friendly facilities, which meant we would have a daily struggle with shower-over –baths, so the hotel’s facilities were a welcome respite.
Tram services are a popular way to travel around town in Nottingham, as it is quite a hilly place. The trams were clean and easy to access, with services running frequently throughout the day. Admittedly we did not have to use them all that much as my cousin had been living in Nottingham for just over a year and would often pick us up directly from the hotel.
Tram services are a popular way to travel around town in Nottingham, as it is quite a hilly place. The trams were clean and easy to access, with services running frequently throughout the day. Admittedly we did not have to use them all that much as my cousin had been living in Nottingham for just over a year and would often pick us up directly from the hotel.
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