Sherwood Forest
Share article Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest, woodland and former royal hunting ground, is perhaps best known for its connections to the legendary outlaw Robin Hood… Jessica Brain 12 min read One of the most defining features of the county of Nottinghamshire is Sherwood Forest which is a woodland and former royal hunting ground, perhaps most commonly known as the location for the legendary outlaw Robin Hood . In 958 AD it was called Sciryuda, meaning “woodland belonging to the shire”. Today, Sherwood Forest is a designated National Nature Reserve still containing ancient oaks dating back thousands of years, making it not only a site of natural outstanding beauty but an important conservation area, containing the natural history of this once vast and magnificent forest. Sherwood Forest wildlife walk The history of Sherwood and its relationship with those who lived in its shadow dates back as far as the Roman times, when wood clearance opened up the landscape and created hea...