Sherwood Forest

American

noun

an ancient royal forest in central England, chiefly in Nottinghamshire: the traditional haunt of Robin Hood.

Sherwood Forest British

/ ˈʃɜːˌwʊd /

noun

an ancient forest in central England, in Nottinghamshire: formerly a royal hunting ground and much more extensive; famous as the home of Robin Hood

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Sherwood Forest Cultural

An actual forest of central England. According to legend, it was the home of Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood) and his companions.

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Michelle Welsh, Labour MP for Sherwood Forest, will work with families, the government, the NHS and maternity organisations to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families", the Department of Health said.

From BBC ● May 19, 2026

The charity said future plans included genetic analysis to trace the spider's origins and surveys of nearby heathlands in Sherwood Forest to find potential new sites.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

The origins of the breed are uncertain, but the clues link it to a former stately home at the centre of Sherwood Forest.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

Mansfield has the highest number of members in the country, followed by Sherwood Forest.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025

Down the road from Belhaven is white Woodland Hills, then Sherwood Forest, which is miles a big live oaks with the moss hanging down.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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