Discover medieval England and more on holiday in Nottinghamshire
Travel & Leisure → Vacation Plans
- Author Peter Hunt
- Published June 29, 2010
- Word count 414
Nottinghamshire lies at the heart of England and is home to places that evoke England during medieval times and provide insights into life during a period that defined the nation. Here you can discover the story of one of the greatest legends of English history, a village that still has a medieval agricultural system and a little-known cathedral dominating a small market town.
Nottinghamshire is synonymous with Sherwood Forest and its most legendary inhabitant Robin Hood. In medieval times Sherwood Forest covered most of Nottinghamshire above the River Trent. It is home to England's most famous tree, The Major Oak, thought to be nearly a thousand years old. Legend has it that Robin Hood hid from his enemies inside it. There is an annual Robin Hood Festival each summer which recreates an English medieval atmosphere and features the main characters from the Robin Hood legend. The week's entertainment includes jousters and strolling players, dressed in medieval attire, and a medieval encampment complete with jesters, musicians, rat-catchers, alchemists and fire eaters.
Nottinghamshire is also well known for the village of Laxton, the last ‘Open Field Village’ in Europe. It is still farmed by a medieval system with each farmer allotted separate ‘strips’ in the open or common fields by a manor court. A local visitor centre provides a fascinating glimpse into this unique village.
‘Hidden Gem’ is often overused but is an apt description for Southwell, however it is probably the least known cathedral in the country. Situated in the heart of rural Nottinghamshire in a delightfully unspoiled small market town with some very fine Georgian houses, Southwell is the smallest cathedral city in England - since any town with a cathedral is automatically a city. The cathedral itself has superb examples of both Norman and Gothic architecture in a building that has suffered little damage over the years.
Close to Sherwood Forest is the National Trust owned Clumber Park. The largest park in Europe, it hosts many events throughout the year, from Easter Egg Trails and Family Fun Days to guided walks and open-air concerts and theatre performances, as well as being an excellent location for walking or cycling. The centrepiece was once a fine country house, now demolished. However almost everything else remains amongst the extensive parklands - the stables, church, 18th century Italianate bridge, follies and entrance. The estate has a large lake, a double avenue of lime trees and a walled garden with unusual and old vegetables grown alongside modern varieties.
Peter has worked in senior positions within the travel industry for nearly 30 years and lives in the Yorkshire Dales. To see a selection of Nottinghamshire holiday cottages go to Holiday cottages Nottinghamshire Or, for cottages in some of the other wonderful areas of Britain go to Holiday cottages in the UK
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