Sherwood Forest

American  

noun

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

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Sherwood Forest British  

/ ˈʃɜːˌwʊd /

noun

1. 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  

1. 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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Sherwood Forest

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

Andy Gaunt, director of community interest company Mercian Archaeology Services, explained Sherwood Forest was a royal hunting area made up of woodland and heath, with well-used routes and small settlements within it.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026

Its first venture in the UK was at Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire followed, in 1989, by Elveden Forest in Suffolk.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024

Wednesday's 166.6km relatively flat stage from Sherwood Forest to Newark is expected to be another day for the sprinters.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2023

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