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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sherwood_ForestSherwood Forest - Wikipedia

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   Sherwood Forest. Coordinates: 53°12′16.09″N 1°4′21.94″W. Sherwood Forest is the remnants of an ancient royal forest in Nottinghamshire, England, having a historic association with the legend of Robin Hood . The area has been wooded since the end of the Last Glacial Period (as attested by pollen sampling cores ).

2. www.visitsherwood.co.ukHome of the Legend of Robin Hood - Sherwood Forest

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   Visit the legendary forest where the outlaw Robin Hood and his merry men roamed, and see Europe's largest collection of ancient oaks. Enjoy walks, trails, events, wildlife, and the Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Sherwood-ForestSherwood Forest | England, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sherwood Forest, woodland and former royal hunting ground, county of Nottinghamshire, England, that is well known for its association with Robin Hood, the outlaw hero of medieval legend. Sherwood Forest formerly occupied almost all of western Nottinghamshire and extended into Derbyshire.

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5. www.visitsherwood.co.uk › about-robin-hoodAbout Robin Hood - Sherwood Forest

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   Learn about the legend of Robin Hood, the famous outlaw who lived in Sherwood Forest for more than 600 years. Discover his history, his enemies, his adventures and how to celebrate him at the visitor centre and in the forest.

6. www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk › sherwood-forestSherwood Forest - Visit Nottinghamshire

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   Explore the legendary home of Robin Hood and the royal hunting preserve of the Normans. Discover the heritage attractions, nature trails and country parks of Sherwood Forest and its estates.

7. www.visitsherwood.co.uk › about-sherwood-About Sherwood Forest - Sherwood Forest

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   Sherwood Forest is a magical destination for nature lovers and Robin Hood fans. Learn about its ancient oaks, diverse wildlife, historic laws and the Miner2Major partnership that celebrates its heritage.

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   What is Sherwood Forest known for?

   • Once an area of woodland and heathland stretching over 30 miles from Nottingham to Worksop, Sherwood Forest was established as a royal hunting preserve in the 10th century. Made legendary as the home…

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   Why is Sherwood a great place to visit?

   • Maybe he still does… Wooded for centuries, and once part of a vast royal hunting ground, Sherwood’s a unique place to visit, boasting hundreds of ancient oaks thriving here for more than 500 years, including the legendary Major Oak, estimated to be around 1,000 years old.

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   Was Sherwood a real forest?

   • Sherwood once covered an area of approximately 100,000 acres, around a fifth of the modern county of Nottinghamshire. Its name, first recorded as ‘Sciryuda’ in the 10th Century, means ‘wood belonging to the Shire’. The idea that Sherwood was a wild, thickly-wooded landscape is a romanticised view of how Robin Hood’s forest would have looked then.

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   When did Sherwood Forest become a hunting forest?

   • In 1066, in the invasion of England, King William the Conqueror made Sherwood Forest a Royal Hunting Forest. Sherwood Forest was frequently visited by the Mercian Kings. The forest became popular with John, King of England and King Edward I of England.

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9. www.visitsherwood.co.uk › explore-the-forest › walksWalks and Trails - Sherwood Forest

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   Explore the ancient oaks and diverse habitats of Sherwood Forest on four different trails, from 0.75 to 4 miles long. Start at the Visitor Centre and follow the markers to the Major Oak, the Giants Trail, the Greenwood Trail and the Wildwood Trail.