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In our brand-new 'love local' blog series, we're celebrating the wonderful people behind Nottinghamshire's local, independent businesses. We're kicking off the series with a guest blog from Julie Byrne, the Managing Director of the School of Artisan Food.

Over 150 attendees from across the region’s tourism sector will hear insights from some of the UK’s leading tourism professionals and updates from Nottinghamshire’s key tourist attractions. The Summit will be held at Nottingham Lakeside Arts in a nod to the organisation’s history; this is the venue where Visit Nottinghamshire (previously Experience Nottinghamshire) was launched 15 years ago. 

Most of us have heard about the Mayflower and its epic journey to the New World which took place in 1620, but not as many can say exactly what the Mayflower Pilgrims’ connection to Nottinghamshire is and how it all began.

As part of this year’s English Tourism Week we’d like to bring the history to life and help you walk in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims, who are considered the founding fathers and mothers of the modern-day America.

Sometimes the most intriguing aspects of a place aren’t immediately apparent. To discover these gems, you must delve a little deeper. On this, the second day of our English Tourism Week celebration of all things unique about Nottingham, we’re going underground to shed some light on our curious cave network.

March 21 is the International Day of Forests, and Nottinghamshire is lucky enough to have one of the most stunning forests in the UK. Explore the ancient oaks and wild heathland of Sherwood Forest and you'll encounter some wonderfully atmospheric scenery. Last year, we spoke to local photographer Chris Dale, who has wandered these woodlands throughout the seasons, veering off the beaten track to capture the beauty of this spectacular area with his lens.

From the titan of Romantic verse Lord Byron to Young Poet Laureate Georgina Wilding – poetry is in the lifeblood of Nottinghamshire, past and present. Read on to find out a little more about our poetic heritage, and the thriving scene in Nottingham today.