Edwinstowe is a village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England, with a 2021 population of 5,320. The area is noted for its proximity to Sherwood Forest and the Dukeries, and for associations with the legends of Robin Hood and Maid Marian.
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Edwinstowe is a village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England, on the edge of Sherwood Forest and the Dukeries. It is associated with the legends of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, and to a lesser extent Edwin of Northumbria, from where the village gets its name. The parish population at the 2021 census was 5,320. The locality sits within the Newark and Sherwood district, placing it in a rural setting that is historically linked to medieval forest law and the famed outlaw folklore. Residents benefit from a small‑town feel with the heritage of nearby forest and historic estates. The village’s identity is strongly tied to its natural surroundings and cultural references, offering a sense of place that reflects both rural tranquility and legendary heritage.