Event - St George's Day medieval fun (Nottingham)

A CITY pub will host archery and medieval stunt fighting as part of its St George's Day celebrations.


Ye Old Trip to Jerusalem will transform the grounds of the Brewhouse Yard Museum into a medieval village on Saturday, and Sunday. Visitors can have a go at archery, stunt fighting and a jester school. Admission is free and the event runs from 11am to 3pm each day.

All proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor of Nottingham's charity the Army Benevolent Fund. On Monday, April 23, the national day which commemorates England's patron saint, St George will arrive at the Old Trip to Jerusalem on horseback.

From: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/St-George-s-Day-medieval-fun/story-15838161-detail/story.html

News - Nottingham Robin Hood medieval village 'still possible'

The Sheriff of Nottingham has said he is confident a £25m medieval village tourist attraction could still be built at the foot of Nottingham Castle.

Plans were put forward as part of the Sheriff's Commission two years ago.

The aim of the commission was to suggest how the city could make more of the legend of Robin Hood.

Several investors registered an initial interest in the plans but everything went on hold when the country entered a recession, Councillor Leon Unczer said.

The idea was to create an "adventurous and fun but historical in context" medieval village which could attract 500,000 visitors a year, Mr Unczer said.

"Commitment-wise it needs the backing of the city and somebody with a lot of money," he said.

"It's megabucks but there is always somebody who you can get that money from."

The sheriff denied his theme park plans were just "pie-in-the-sky".

'Mildly cautious'

"We had some names (of interested parties) before the recession, so when it actually lifts the game could be back on and I sincerely hope it will be," he said.

Mr Unczer admitted that no-one at Nottingham City Council was as confident as he was about the plans.

"They are mildly cautious, most politicians are," he said.

The Sheriff's Commission was set up in 2009 prior to the release of the Hollywood blockbuster Robin Hood.

The sheriff admitted that two years on the city's Robin Hood offer was still not good.

But he said improvements had been made with a new audio trail and exhibitions at the Galleries of Justice museum and castle.

"There's lots to be done. If you are adventurous enough and brave enough let's do it," he said.

The Sheriff's Commission initially said it hoped to build a "new, truly world-class Robin Hood visitor experience" by June 2018.

From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-16795503

Event - Robin Hood Pageant (Nottingham)

Come along to Nottingham Castle on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October, 10.30am - 5pm and experience the life and times of our famous outlaw, Robin Hood!

Celebrate Robin Hood at the ancestral home of his arch enemy - the Sheriff of Nottingham! To book tickets call the Royal Centre Box Office on 0115 989 5555 and then on the day you will be able to jump the queues with Fast Track entrance!

Every autumn, during the October half term weekend, Nottingham Castle plays host to the two-day Robin Hood Pageant, re-creating an atmosphere of a time long past.

The grounds of Nottingham Castle will be transformed into a medieval village encampment complete with a range of colourful characters allowing you travel back in time to the 12th Century.

Meet Robin Hood and his Merry Men, King Richard I in his royal camp, look out for living history demonstrations, experience wandering minstrels and historical entertainers, try your hand at turning lead into gold at the Alchemists laboratory or visit the medieval alehouse!

Cheer on your hero in the amazing live jousting tournaments and enjoy combat displays in the arena. Children can then try their hands at archery and jousting by participating in the medieval sports day with team captains Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

Children will love interacting with the costume characters and trying their hands at medieval crafts, see traditional skills such as falconry at practise, wood carving, table weaving and fletching, have a go at archery and much, much more!

Save time - buy your tickets in advance of the event and benefit from Fast Track entry on the day. Advanced booking is highly recommended and tickets can be purchased at the Royal Centre Box Office (0115 989 5555). Alternatively tickets can be purchased on the gate.

Ticket prices:

Adults £8

Children & Concessions £6

Family £20 (2 adults & up to 3 children)

Under 4s go FREE

For more information call 08444 77 5678 or to book call the Royal Centre Box Office on 0115 989 5555.

Please note: Joint admission with Brewhouse Yard does not apply for this event.

From: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1020