Perhaps nothing is more synonymous with Nottingham than the legendary figure of Robin Hood. Explore the adventures of this famed outlaw and his band of Merry Men through historical sites and the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest.Perhaps nothing is more synonymous with Nottingham than the legendary figure of Robin Hood. Explore the adventures of this famed outlaw and his band of Merry Men through historical sites and the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest.
Perhaps nothing is more synonymous with Nottingham than the legendary figure of Robin Hood. Explore the adventures of this famed outlaw and his band of Merry Men through historical sites and the annual Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest. | David Telford

15 things that Nottingham is famous for - from Robin Hood to ancient pubs

Epic music venues, lauded celebrities and literary links are all on the list

There’s no two ways about it, we think Nottingham is a pretty special place.

With lively nightlife and stories to tell in every corner of the city, we’ll never stop hyping up our hometown.

But as with all great cities across the globe, there are some things Nottingham is better known for than others.

Paris is known for romance and macarons, while Cambridge is known for punts and bicycles.

Here are 15 things that our amazing city is famous for from tales of Robin Hood to ancient pubs and literary legends.

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