Views sought on how Robin Hood could boost tourism

People are being invited to give their views on Robin Hood - and how he could be used to promote Nottinghamshire.

As legend would have it, the world-famous outlaw stole from the rich to give to the poor, with many of his adventures having links to Nottingham and the Sherwood Forest.

The county is littered with landmarks from the legends of the folk hero and his Merry Men - including a bronze statue near Nottingham Castle depicting Robin Hood.

Nottinghamshire County Council has now launched a consultation to see how the legend could help boost tourism.

Questions in the survey include asking people to choose what image they feel best suits Robin Hood, from a series of popular culture depictions such as films and TV series.

It also asks people when they last visited Nottingham Castle and Sherwood Forest.

The council says its survey includes a series of questions targeted at local businesses to gather research on how they could use the Robin Hood brand.

It comes off the back of the local authority's visitor economy consultation in 2023, which revealed that Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest were by far the most popular element of the city and county's tourism offer.

Feedback also suggested that even more could be done to showcase the legendary outlaw, the council added.

The survey - which can be accessed on the council's consultation website - is open until 7 February, with local residents and visitors from the rest of the UK and around the world encouraged to take part.

Keith Girling, the county council's cabinet member for economic development and asset management, said: "Following recent meetings, we know that key partners involved in tourism are also keen to make the most of this global brand and have welcomed this survey.

"Robin Hood has the potential to be an even bigger asset for us and boost our overall city and county visitor economy, which is already worth more than £2 billion."

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