May 2010 is Robin Hood month in his home town of Nottingham in England.  This is to coincide with the simultaneous gala screening of the Ridley Scott Robin Hood movie on 12 May at the Cannes Film Festival and in Nottingham. The new movie stars are Russell Crowe (who’ll feature on Australian stamps as Robin Hood) and Cate Blanchett and the movie goes on general release two days later on 14 May .

I was in Nottingham for the launch of Robin Hood month over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 1 – 3 May 2010. I attended the Knights of Nottingham Robin Hood Jousting Event which was a fantastic live show.

Robin Hood’s team including Friar Tuck and Little John slugged it out with the Sheriff of Nottingham’s team.

The Sheriff of Nottingham’s jousting team

There’s an exhibition of costumes and props from the Robin Hood movie in Nottingham Castle, until  31 October 2010.The local Castle Rock Brewery have a Robin Hood Beer.

Nottingham Castle

I was lucky enough to meet Nottingham Castle’s official Robin Hood, Tim Pollard during my visit to Nottingham.

Robin Hood and me at Nottingham Castle

So visit Nottingham soon to make the most of Robin Hood Month, there are loads of events still to come such as Archery Taster, Story Walks in Sherwood Forest and Medieval Family Fun Days.  Even if you can’t make it to Nottingham, you can enjoy the Robin Hood movie.

My visit to Nottingham was sponsored by bmibaby.