MYSTERIOUS: Sherwood forest - You Need To See This

England's legendary Robin Hood oak has died after nearly 1,000 years, but its story isn't over

Britain's famous Major Oak tree has died after standing for a millennium. This ancient tree, a symbol of Sherwood Forest, succumbed to age and climate change. Its death, however, marks a new beginning for numerous insect species. The decaying wood will provide essential habitat for saproxylic organisms. This ancient oak's…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

England's legendary Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died after standing for up to 1,200 years

An ancient oak tree at the heart of Sherwood Forest in England, long linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after standing for as long as 1,200 years. The Major Oak, one of the most photographed and visited trees in the world, failed to produce any new leaves…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Robin Hood was often far more violent than modern legend – but he wasn’t the most extreme medieval outlaw

Two deaths related to Robin Hood have put the fictional medieval outlaw in the news recently. The release of The Death of Robin Hood featuring Hugh Jackman as the titular hero has coincided with the sad news of the death of the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, the tree that…

The Conversation · Jun 26

Major Oak dies: Robin Hood’s 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest ‘killed by too many visitors’

Death of ancient oak said to have housed legendary outlaw partly blamed on overtourism

Evening Standard · Jun 17

The 'forgotten' global brand of Nottinghamshire's Robin Hood and why we don't shout about him enough

Robin Hood is an internationally famous legend, but many are now questioning whether Nottingham makes enough of the outlaw's links with both city and county.

Nottingham Post · Dec 28, 2022

The 8 best places to live in Nottinghamshire according to guide

One village has been crowned as the county's best place to live

Nottingham Post · Oct 30, 2022

Who owns Center Parcs and when was it founded?

Sherwood Forest was the UK's first ever Center Parcs site.

Nottingham Post · Sep 14, 2022

Canberra's got its own Sherwood Forest, and it's like a bush Floriade

With towering oaks and a magical meadow of daffodils, Canberra's Sherwood Forest is just as enchanting as its namesake in England. But who's responsible for planting it?

The Canberra Times · Sep 2, 2022

Inside Sherwood crossbow killer's hidden lair found in forest after huge manhunt

It was in Sherwood Forest in 2004, where two separate murderers spent weeks on the run - sparking one of the UK’s biggest ever manhunts and some of the most harrowing moments of DCC Russ Foster's career

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Loch Ness and Sherwood Forest named among 'dream' camping places - see full list

A poll quizzed 2,000 adventure-loving campers on where they want to reconnect with nature, with Durdle Door in Dorset and the Brecon Beacons in Wales ranking highly among the idyllic locations

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022