Built-up area in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.183, -1.067 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 62 65 |
| Population: | 5,188 |
| Dialling code: | 01623 (Mansfield) |
Edwinstowe is a village and civil parish in the district of Newark and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire, England, set in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Its name refers to the 7th‑century king Edwin and the medieval church of St Mary and St Edwin sits at the village centre; nearby stands the ancient Major Oak, the iconic tree tied to the Robin Hood legends and a major draw for visitors.
Tourism around the forest and the Major Oak, together with country‑house events at Thoresby Hall, underpins the local economy alongside farming and small businesses; the village has independent shops, pubs, a primary school and regular community events. Popular with walkers and families, Edwinstowe also functions as a commuter base within easy reach of Nottingham and Mansfield, offering a quiet rural feel with good access to the wider East Midlands.
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