Visit Nottinghamshire launch multi-faceted #RobinHoodMovie campaign ahead of the upcoming film release

Visit Nottinghamshire have launched a multi-faceted #RobinHoodMovie campaign surrounding the upcoming film, which will be released in cinemas on the 21^st November.

November 2018 will see the nation’s favourite outlaw bursting onto the big screen once again with the release of Robin Hood - a gritty, dark twist on the old legend. It’s directed by Otto Bathurst, known for Peaky Blinders and Black Mirror. The film features stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn and Jamie Dornan, and is shining a spotlight on Robin Hood’s homeland.

Visit Nottinghamshire are seeing increased media and tourist interest and have launched a #RobinHoodMovie campaign to show visitors how the legend of Robin Hood is very much alive and kicking in this vibrant, spirited city.

The campaign includes the launch of a brand new 2-day itinerary to help visitors make the most of their time in Nottinghamshire. No trip to Nottingham would be complete without coming face-to-face with the hero himself, so the itinerary includes a tour of the city with the modern day Robin Hood, a.k.a. the multi-award-winning Ezekial Bone – a knowledgeable historian, storyteller and actor all rolled into one and Nottingham’s top-rated attraction on TripAdvisor. It also includes other locations associated with the legend such as Sherwood Forest, and can be found on https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/things-to-do/tours-and-trails/nottinghamshire-literary-tours. 

Visit Nottinghamshire have also teamed up with local businesses to bring visitors a whole host of Robin Hood special offers, helping to ensure their visit is truly unique and memorable. This includes discounts off the bill for Robin Hood cinema ticket holders, special prices on Robin Hood-style accommodation, limited edition Robin Hood-inspired cocktails and more. Details of these exclusive offers can be found on https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/news-offers-and-prizes/special-offers/robin-hood-movie-offers-o1741. 

Visit Nottinghamshire are also running a #RobinHoodMovie competition, with the chance to win a fabulous Robin Hood-themed weekend for up to 4 people. The prize package includes a three-night cabin break at Forest Holidays’ Sherwood Forest location, a Castle Gate Gin gift box, an archery session, a day at Go Ape, theatre tickets and a £20 Greene King voucher. The competition is live until the 23^rd November and has already been very popular on social media. For more information on the competition, please visit https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/news-offers-and-prizes/competitions/robin-hood-film-competition. 

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For further information, contact Sophie Milne, Communications Executive at Marketing NG, on +44 (0) 115 962 8304 44 / +44 (0) 7701311787 / sophie.milne@marketingng.co.uk.

Further details about the #RobinHoodMovie campaign can be found on www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk 

About Marketing NG: Marketing NG is the official Place Marketing Organisation (PMO) for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The organisation is responsible for growing the local economy through encouraging inward investment, attracting business and leisure visitors, student retention and aligning with the local business community.

It is made up of three departments: Visit Nottinghamshire, Invest in Nottingham and Nottingham Partners.