Nottinghamshire Day celebrations to return at Robin Hood Festival in August

Nottinghamshire Day will be celebrated as part of the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest on Saturday 26 August.

Following the official marking of Nottinghamshire Day itself the day before (Friday 25 August), communities are invited to come and celebrate at the Robin Hood Festival on the Saturday from 10am until 4pm.

With celebrations now in their third year, Nottinghamshire Day is an opportunity for the county to come together and recognise all the things that make Notts great; its history, heritage, identity, culture, and local traditions.

Throughout the event day, there will be a host of interactive events and activities including storytelling, guided walks, medieval musicians, quizzes, archery, and axe throwing.

Back by popular demand, crowd favourites, The Sherwood Outlaws, will be returning to bring the legend of Robin Hood to life with their all-action arena show.

Also new for this year is a family-focused zone where festival-goers of all ages can get involved and enjoy a range of activities including Inspire's The Big Draw and Time to Connect photography.

County Council Leader, Councillor Ben Bradley, MP said: "We are proud to be hosting Nottinghamshire Day celebrations for the second year at Sherwood Forest. It's a great opportunity to come together and celebrate some of the best things about our county."

Councillor John Cottee, Cabinet Member for Communities at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: "I am delighted that we are once again marking Nottinghamshire Day to celebrate all that's great about our county – from the cultural attractions, world-class green spaces, and, of course, the residents who make this county such a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

"There are lots of great partner organisations involved in the day. It'll be wonderful to be back at the home of Robin Hood, RSPB Sherwood Forest, as part of their popular Robin Hood Festival, as well as working with Inspire libraries and archives, our outdoor education service Notts Outdoors, and Veolia our waste and recycling partners, among many others.

"In previous years, we've seen #NottsDay trending on social media and celebrated local talent at special events, and I'm confident that this year's event will continue to build on those successes and be a wonderful celebration of all things Notts."