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  • The Wombles Take a Holiday…at the Heights of Abraham!

    The Wombles Take a Holiday…at the Heights of Abraham!

    The Wombles Take a Holiday…at the Heights of Abraham!

    If you sang “Underground, overground, wombling free…”, chances are many could join in and finish this much-loved tune. The Wombles of Wimbledon first captured hearts as a series of charming children’s books written by Elisabeth Beresford for her young son, Marcus, in the late 1960s. Inspired by a family walk on Wimbledon Common, and a child’s mispronunciation of the name! The stories introduced readers to a group of eco-conscious, pointy nosed creatures who lived underground and “made good use of the things that they find.”

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  • Spritz Night at Jenkins Bar: A Sherwood Gem Shines with Local Gin and Creative Cocktails

    Spritz Night at Jenkins Bar: A Sherwood Gem Shines with Local Gin and Creative Cocktails

    Jenkins Bar, a 2025 National Tourism Bronze Award winner and SME Cocktail Bar of the Year 2025, has firmly established itself as one of Sherwood’s most beloved cocktail destinations since opening its doors in 2018. Nestled in the heart of Sherwood—a district known for its rich heritage and, in recent years, a vibrant revival of independent restaurants and bars—Jenkins has become a cornerstone of the area’s thriving food and drink scene.

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  • Nottinghamshire's Captivating Culture and Creativity

    Nottinghamshire's Captivating Culture and Creativity

    Culture is what makes each destination completely unique, so as part of Tourism Week it’s only right we take a deep dive into the expansive culture of Nottinghamshire which has evolved over thousands of years and attracts visitors from around the globe.

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  • Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's heroes and pioneers

    Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's heroes and pioneers

    Nottinghamshire has always been a county of brave heroes and charismatic rebels. While some of the area's protagonists are better known than others, their stories have all contributed to Nottinghamshire’s identity as a place where people have the courage to stand up for what’s right, not what is easy. 

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  • Robin Hood, English Tourism Week, 2022

    Discover the Legend of Robin Hood

    Many of us have heard the stories, been there, seen it, done it, got the green stockings. But the real legend of Robin Hood is so much more. It’s a story for the ages. The best part about it? His rebel spirit lives on here in Nottinghamshire.

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  • Robin Hood Outside the Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem when talking to the crowd

    Robin Hood Town Tour – Rediscover the Magic of the Hooded Man

    For those of us who have grown up in and around Nottinghamshire, hearing about the tale and legend of Robin Hood is nothing new. Many of us take the story of Robin Hood and his connection to Nottingham and the wider region for granted, as part of the local furniture. We all know the stories (or at least so we think). Been there. Seen it. Done it. Got the green stockings.

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