Nottingham, England

Sherwood Forest of Roundabouts

"Robin Hood Left, But the Tram Stayed"

Official Coat of Arms

A shield bearing a lone arrow that missed the sheriff entirely, quartered with a tram ticket machine that never accepts contactless, above a scroll reading 'Nil Desperandum, We Have Two Universities'. Surmounted by a small stone castle that is disappointingly smaller than the postcards suggest.

TripAdvisor Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

"Went looking for Robin Hood, found a lot of roundabouts and a very confusing tram system instead. The castle is honestly more of a nice hill with a gate, which was a bit of a letdown after the legends, but the Lace Market area is genuinely lovely and the curry on Mansfield Road slaps. Also got rained on twice in one hour, so pack accordingly."
— BrendaFromDerby_NeverAgain

Property Listing

Nestled in the vibrant East Midlands, this characterful city boasts TWO thriving universities, a legendary outlaw heritage, and excellent tram connectivity to absolutely everywhere you'd want to go! Ideally located for commuters, cave enthusiasts (yes, real caves under the city!), and anyone who enjoys a lively Friday night on Market Square.

Twinned With

Gotham — Both are famous for a legendary hooded figure who's more myth than daily reality at this point.

Supporting Evidence

Nottingham Castle isn't actually a medieval castle at all — the current building is a 17th-century ducal mansion, which has been disappointing tourists since 1679.

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