Sometimes at Nottingham World, we like to let our imaginations run wild.
You’ve seen it before when we compared Nottingham celebrities to Jellycats and you’re about to see it again, so brace yourselves.
Imagine a world, where Robin Hood is still alive. The handsome outlaw is still running riot across Nottingham and he is one of the city’s best-loved celebrities.
(Are you still with us?) Now imagine, where he’d like to hang out.
Just think of the headlines:
- Robin Hood and Maid Marian spotted on date at Hockley Arts Club
- Robin Hood challenges students to tennis tournament at local sports centre
- It’s raining Merry Men! Robin Hood and gang dazzle punters with karaoke
It’s a pretty good image isn’t it?
So we decided to put together a list of places we think the outlandish outlaw would love in Nottingham if he were around today.
Have we missed anywhere off the list? Let us know in the comments below.
5. Inside the National Justice Museum
Robin Hood would definitely be a frequent visitor to the National Justice Museum. We think he'd be fascinated, enraged and smug in equal measure as he learned about the city's history with crime and punishment. He'd listen to every recording and get involved in every activity, then he'd go back a week later with some of his Merry Men. | Abigail Rabbett / Nottingham World
6. Rose of England, Nottingham
We can say with complete confidence Robin Hood wouldn't miss a pub quiz at the Rose of England. This pub is also said to serve 'the best pint of Guinness in Notts' (or so says a TripAdvisor reviewer) so we know he'd be all over that. He'd love the pub's name and it's quirky appearance. He'd be a regular there for sure. | Richard Croft
7. Sherwood Forest
If it ain't broke don't fix it, Robin Hood would definitely still love a walk around Sherwood Forest. He'd without a doubt run riot through the trees and play epic games of hide and seek with his friends. Come the summer, you know he'd be showing everyone up with his archery skills and maybe he'd even dazzle Lady Marian with a picnic in the woods. Photo: National World
8. BOX Nottingham
We all know Robin Hood, loved a drink and lark about, making BOX the perfect location for him and his merry mates to hang out. They'd be there for the big football matches and they'd own the karaoke machine. No other explanation needed, you know it makes sense. | Arc Inspirations