Traditional county: Nottinghamshire · Unitary authority: City of Nottingham · Region: East Midlands
Explore Sherwood, Nottinghamshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Sherwood map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Sherwood |
| Traditional County | Nottinghamshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of Nottingham |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.983978 |
| Longitude | -1.153087 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Sherwood is shaped by its proximity to the historic Sherwood Forest, a place synonymous with the legend of Robin Hood. It lies 2.7 km south-west of Arnold (from Arnold: bearing 222°T, OS grid SK 569 432). As a suburban expanse within Nottinghamshire, Sherwood offers a blend of residential development and access to green spaces, reflecting its East Midlands setting. While not a historic centre itself, Sherwood benefits from the rich heritage of the wider region, with ancient woodlands and country estates nearby. The local economy is primarily driven by its role as a residential hub, supporting local businesses and services for its inhabitants. Sherwood's development reflects the post-war expansion of suburban living in England, providing a comfortable environment for families.
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Explore Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.983978, -1.153087. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |