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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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  • Music in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

    Why Nottingham’s Music Scene Reigns Supreme

     Nottingham’s music scene is one of the most thriving and vibrant in the whole of the UK. From the eclectic mix of interesting venues, to the various superstars and famous artists that have come up through the local music scene over the years, pound for pound Nottingham punches far above its weight when it comes to its musical pedigree.

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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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  • Nottinghamshire's Hidden Gems

    Nottinghamshire's Hidden Gems

    Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are renowned for the legacy of Robin Hood, rebels, pioneers and the infamous Sherwood Forest. However, take a little adventure off the beaten track and you can discover some of Nottinghamshire’s hidden gems that you won’t want to miss.

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