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If you are looking for the perfect balance of beautiful Nottinghamshire outdoors and something exciting that’s a little out of the ordinary this Easter break- then Go Ape, at Sherwood Pines is the place!

We all know that Sherwood Forest was the hiding place of Robin Hood, but did you know that it was also used to hide tanks, ammunition and even a whole railway system during the Second World War? The Sherwood Forest and Newark area is steeped in modern history as well as medieval which is the focus of the Spirit of Wartime Sherwood Trail.

We recently had the pleasure of catching up with local photographer Lamar Francois, talking about his experience in capturing the City of Nottingham as well as the wider County. With practical advice, location recommendations and an insight into what he offers as a professional freelance photographer, have a read of this brilliant interview and see Nottinghamshire through another lens.

Ready for spring and summer? We certainly are! It's the perfect time of year to grab your wicker baskets and gingham blankets and head off into the great outdoors for a picnic.

The Heights of Abraham have loomed imposingly over the Derwent Valley and Derbyshire Peaks for millennia, keeping a watchful eye on the Victorian seaside-esque town of Matlock Bath.

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are renowned for the legacy of Robin Hood, rebels, pioneers and the infamous Sherwood Forest. However, take a little adventure off the beaten track and you can discover some of Nottinghamshire’s hidden gems that you won’t want to miss.