Towns & cities · East Midlands
Edwinstowe
Edwinstowe — village in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mansfield Woodhouse · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Edwinstowe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,959 people. Address: NG21. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England". Coordinates: 53.1600°, -1.0700°.
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Official information
Edwinstowe is a lively village located in Sherwood Forest, known as the home of Robin Hood. Visitors can explore local attractions such as the Major Oak, Sherwood Pines, and various parks, as well as enjoy unique shops and community activities in the village.
From the Wikipedia article
Edwinstowe is a village and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England, on the edge of Sherwood Forest and the Dukeries. It is associated with the legends of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, and to a lesser extent Edwin of Northumbria, from where the village gets its name. The parish population at the 2021 census was 5,320.
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Background
History
Like Thoresby, Budby and Mansfield, Edwinstowe was part of crown land. Edwinstowe belonged to Edward the Confessor and afterwards became the property of William the Conqueror. Edwinstowe is referred to twice in Domesday Book as having five households, in addition to a priest and his four bordars, in 1086. The village resided in the hundred of Bassetlaw. Edwinstowe in 1334 being close to Sherwood Forest was subjected to Forest Laws. Vicar John de Ryston of St Mary's Church was convicted of Venison trespass and in 1340 Thomas Fox, vicar, was imprisoned in Nottingham for trespassing in Sherwood Forest. Legend has it that Robin Hood married Maid Marian in St Mary's Church. Edwinstowe is known…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1600, -1.0700
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Rufford
- Postcode
- NG21
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sherwood Forest
- Population
- 4,959
- Nearest railway station
- Mansfield Woodhouse — 8.8 km
- Official site
- www.edwinstowe.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q994882 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Edwinstowe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St.Mary's church, Edwinstowe - geograph.org.uk - 237723.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Family Cycle Route
Mountain bike trails · 0.8 km
The Beach
Beaches · 1.0 km
Go Ape! Sherwood Pines
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Parks · 1.3 km
Outlaw Trail
Mountain bike trails · 1.3 km
Viking Trail
Mountain bike trails · 1.4 km
Sherwood Pines
Campsites · 1.6 km
Aqua Sana Spa
Lidos & outdoor pools · 1.7 km
Clipstone
Villages · 2.1 km
Inkersall
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Clipstone
Castles · 2.6 km
Golden Hand
Public art & sculpture · 2.7 km
Edwinstowe is a village in Nottinghamshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 4,959. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,959
- Administrative county
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Sherwood Forest
Things to see in Edwinstowe
55 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Edwinstowe →
Flagship📷 5Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints' Church
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Budby South Forest RSPB reserve
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Edwinstowe and Clipstone War Memorial
Edwinstowe and Clipstone War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Palaces · East Midlands
King John's Palace
King John's Palace — former palace in Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Rufford Abbey
Rufford Abbey — abbey in Rufford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Sherwood Forest NNR
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St Andrew’s Church, Eakring
St Andrew’s Church, Eakring — church in Newark and Sherwood, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe
St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Alban's Church, Forest Town
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📷 3Viewpoints · East Midlands
Vicar Water View Point
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Flagship📷 5Cathedrals · East Midlands
Rufford Abbey
Rufford Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Major Oak
The Major Oak is a large English oak (Quercus robur) near Edwinstowe in the midst of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood's shelter where he and hi
📷 3Trampoline parks · East Midlands
iJump Trampoline Park
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📷 3Miniature railways · East Midlands
Sherwood Forest Miniature Railway
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📷 3Parks · East Midlands
Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Sherwood Pines Forest Park — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Craft Centre
Craft Centre — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Go Ape! Sherwood Pines
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📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest
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📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Sherwood Forest Fun Fair
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📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
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Nearby
📷 5Mountain bike trails · East Midlands
Family Cycle Route
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📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Go Ape! Sherwood Pines
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📷 3Parks · East Midlands
Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Sherwood Pines Forest Park — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · East Midlands
Outlaw Trail
Outlaw Trail — a mtb trail in england east midlands.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · East Midlands
Viking Trail
Viking Trail — a mtb trail in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Edwinstowe
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Sherwood Forest Holiday Park
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📷 5Hostels · East Midlands
Sherwood Forest Youth Hostel
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Blakeley Lane Campsite
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📷 3Campsites · East Midlands
Robin Hood's Retreat
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Lurcher Farm Cottage Camping & Caravanning Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Hop Pole Hotel And Adjoining Stable Block And Outbuilding
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Bridge Tavern Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Old Ram Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Portland Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Greendale Oak Inn
The Greendale Oak Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edwinstowe?
- Edwinstowe is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG21), in the parish of Rufford.
- What is Edwinstowe?
- Edwinstowe — village in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England.
- How do I get to Edwinstowe?
- The nearest railway station is Mansfield Woodhouse, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG21.
- Is Edwinstowe free to visit?
- Yes, Edwinstowe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edwinstowe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG21. It sits within the Sherwood Forest parliamentary constituency.