Nottingham
Nottingham Castle
I had fun showing my friend Anne and her family, Russel, Riley and Liam around my "home town" of Nottingham. I only claim this privaledge after having lived here for 12 years and my children having mostly grown up here. Anne and I are school friends, having grown up together in Cape Town, South Africa, although she now calls Australia home.
Home Ed trip to Nottingham Castle :-)
Mortimer House, the old Castle Inn and the oldest house in Nottingham
Nottingham town square is an eclectic mix of old and new buildings with a lovely big open square that houses the fountains and frequent activities like the beach in summer and ice rink in winter, with lots of stalls eager to help you part with your money.
Nottingham began in the 6th century as a small Saxon settlement called Snotta inga ham. The Saxon word ham meant village. The word inga meant 'belonging to' and Snotta was a man. So its name meant the village owned by Snotta. Gradually its name changed to Snottingham then just Nottingham.
Nottingham Contemporary Gallery
The iconic lions on the square. The Galleries of Justice are a great place to learn about the history of Nottingham
What I love most about Nottingham is that there are so many beautiful parks not far out of town. Rufford Abbey is an old monastery. Sherwood Forest is home to the Major oak tree which is estimated to be 800-1000 years old!
Sherwood Pines is a lovely family recreational park with walks, bike rides and educational facilities such as pond dipping.
Rufford Abbey
Sherwood Forest holds an annual Robin Hood Festival where thousands of people gather to watch a re-enactment of the jousting and falconry. Entertainers walk around in traditional garb and host little side shows or music and puppet theatre.
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Pines
