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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nottinghamshire

16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nottinghamshire, England

Updated February 11, 2021

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Major Oak

Nottinghamshire, England

Major Oak

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Annesley Hall

Nottinghamshire, England

Annesley Hall

This romantic, decaying 13th-century ruin on the edge of Sherwood Forest is reputedly one of England's most haunted places.
The west facade of the abbey, which dates to the 13th century.

Nottinghamshire, England

Newstead Abbey

The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.
The Druid or Altar Stone of Blidworth in May, 2017.

Nottinghamshire, England

The Druid Stone

An enigmatic natural rock formation with a manmade passage cut through the center.
The amazingly well-preserved undercroft.

Nottinghamshire, England

Rufford Abbey

The undercroft is a spectacular example of medieval Cistercian architecture.
Sheep graze the Regal Ruins.

Nottinghamshire, England

King John's Palace Ruins

These bleak 800-year-old ruins were once the royal residence of choice for hunting in Sherwood Forest.
The moat.

Nottinghamshire, England

Fountain Dale

This muddy wooded valley and the ancient structures it hides are said to be the favored haunt of the legendary Friar Tuck.
Earlier days in use as a resteraunt.

Nottinghamshire, England

1960s Hyperbolic Paraboloid Gas Station Canopy

One of the earliest large-scale "hyper" roofs in the U.K. is now a derelict roadside attraction.
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Stew Pond at Newstead Abbey

In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.
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Stories About Nottinghamshire

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Snails, Leeches, and Other Critters Are Right at Home on River Trash

Garbage doesn't belong in water, but in some of Britain's urban areas, it makes for a surprising habitat.
by Jessica Leigh Hester
February 11, 2021

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Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem0115 947 3171
The Star Tavern
The Eagle is among the best-known pubs in Cambridge.
The recreated apartment.

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A 14-stop bar tour through Great Britain's past.

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