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Robin Hood festival - 10th to 14th August 2011 (Notts County Council release)

Robin Hood will once again ride into Sherwood Forest for the biggest celebration in the world of the legendary outlaw.

Organised by Nottinghamshire County Council the 27th annual Robin Hood Festival is held at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve and attracts fans and visitors from every corner of the globe.

The event is the perfect family day out, with costumed characters at every turn, from jugglers and jesters to medieval doctors and rat catchers, whilst medieval combat displays and markets stalls recreate the atmosphere of Robin's Sherwood Forest.

The festival will take place over five days from Wednesday August 10th through to Sunday 14th at Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre on Swinecote Road at Edwinstowe. Admission to the festival is free, with car parking costing £5 a day.

Councillor John Cottee, Cabinet Member for Culture and Community said:

We're excited about the plans for this years Robin Hood Festival, not only is it great fun and a brilliant way to celebrate our local legend but gives a much needed boost to the local economy during these difficult financial times.

Local shops, restaurants and hotels benefit from the increase of visitors to the county who come in search of the legend of Robin Hood. The event is popular with all age groups who enjoy the spectacle and activities in the beautiful setting of Sherwood Forest.

The event will be packed full of medieval festivities ideal for Robin Hood enthusiasts and for the whole family. Cheer on Robin and his band of merry men during jousting contests with the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham which will take place on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. On the same afternoons watch falconry displays with majestic birds of prey sweeping through the ancient forest. As usual there will also be medieval market stalls close to the Major Oak, music and merriment at the visitor centre and costumed characters wandering the forest glades.

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(Tuesday 9th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT)

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