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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nottinghamshire

15 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nottinghamshire, England

Updated February 11, 2021

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Major Oak

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

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Annesley Hall

This romantic, decaying 13th-century ruin on the edge of Sherwood Forest is reputedly one of England's most haunted places.

Nottinghamshire, England

Newstead Abbey

The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.

Nottinghamshire, England

The Druid Stone

An enigmatic natural rock formation with a manmade passage cut through the center.

Nottinghamshire, England

Rufford Abbey

The undercroft is a spectacular example of medieval Cistercian architecture.

Nottinghamshire, England

King John's Palace Ruins

These bleak 800-year-old ruins were once the royal residence of choice for hunting in Sherwood Forest.

Nottinghamshire, England

Papplewick Pumping Station

This Victorian marvel of engineering and artistic prowess is nicknamed the "Cathedral of Steam."

Nottinghamshire, England

1960s Hyperbolic Paraboloid Gas Station Canopy

One of the earliest large-scale "hyper" roofs in the U.K. is now a derelict roadside attraction.
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Stew Pond at Newstead Abbey

In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.
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