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The Major Oak is a large English oak (Quercus robur) near the village of Edwinstowe in the midst of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hood's shelter where he and his merry men slept.
The Major Oak is arguably the best known and certainly one of the biggest oak trees in Britain, with a canopy spread of 28 metres, a trunk circumference of 11 metres and an estimated weight of 23 tonnes.
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The Major Oak is the biggest oak tree in Britain and the legendary hideout of Robin Hood. Located in Sherwood Forest, a national nature reserve, the tree is over 1,000 years old and has a 10-metre girth.
- What Is The Major Oak Tree?
- Where Is The Major Oak located?
- Where Is The Major Oak Located in Sherwood Forest?
- 9 Amazing Facts About The Major Oak Sherwood Forest
- No One Really Knows How Old The Major Oak Tree Really Is!
- The Major Oak Has Long Been Associated with Robin Hood
- It Got It’S Name from Major Hayman Rooke
- It Was A Major Victorian Tourist Attraction
- It Has Been Voted as Britain’s Favourite Tree
- The Major Oaks Trunk Is A Whopping 33 Feet!
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The Major Oak Tree or the mighty oak is the largest oak tree in Britain. It’s an English Oak Tree and if you want to get all scientific its official name is Quercus robur. The trunk alone has a circumference of 11 metres (33 feet), it has a canopy of 28 metres (100 feet) and is thought to weigh over 23 tons! That’s a BIG tree. No one really knows t...
The Major Oak sits inside the royal Sherwood Forest. This is located in the county of Nottinghamshire in the heart of England, the East Midlands. I always thought that Sherwood Forest was close to Nottingham from all the Robin Hood TV shows and movies I’ve watched over the years. But, it’s actually around a 40-minute drive from there. Sherwood Fore...
As a major attraction in the UK, Sherwood Forest is really easy to visit. They have just made a brand new visitor centre with a huge (but expensive) car park. More on that later… From the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, you can take The Major Oak trailto visit the Major Oak. It will take you around 15 minutes to walk it. The trail is clearly signpo...
So, an oak tree that’s this old has quite a few stories to tell! Here are some amazing Major Oak facts that you didn’t know before;
Although we can make a really good guess based on studies, no one can really pinpoint how old The Major Oak is.It is estimated to be between 800 – 1100 years old! So, it has survived through the Vikings, the Normans, Henry VIII, Shakespeare, Queen Victoria and two World Wars – this veteran has seen it all and survived. What a trooper. It also still...
Another reason why this tree is so famous is that it is thought to be the old hideout of the legendary Robin Hood! If you don’t know who Robin Hood is (although I’m not sure where you’ve been), he was a heroic outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor with his band of Merry Men! Robin Hood is thought to be a legend that only lived throug...
I always thought the Major Oak got its name from its sheer size. But actually, the Major Oak is named after Major Hayman Rooke. He was a soldier and a passionate antiquarian who in his retirement published a series of sketches in 1790. His book was called Remarkable Oaks in the Park at Welbeck and he made a name for himself. Later, he then publishe...
Over time, it’s hard to fathom just how many people would have looked at or climbed on The Major Oak over the years. It’s inspired and amazed so many who stumbled upon it in the forest. But, it was really ‘discovered’ and brought to light as an attraction through the Major’s sketches. Once the railways had opened up in the UK, this pretty much kick...
The Major Oak is pretty much legendary in the UK so it’s no surprise that it consistently wins awards. Not only has it been voted Britain’s favourite tree in 2014, but it also voted as ‘England’s Tree of the Year’! It’s also been called one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a Wonder of the Midlands.
I think the thing that really amazes me is its sheer size. The trunk alone has a circumference of 33 feet and its knarled branches canopy across 100 feet. That’s the same length as 9 storey building!It also is thought to weigh around 23 tons. That’s just under the weight of a Blue Whale. This makes The Major Oak the largest oak tree in Great Britai...
Learn about the history, legends and features of the Major Oak, the largest and oldest oak tree in Britain. Find out how to visit this famous attraction in Nottinghamshire and explore the ancient Sherwood Forest.
15. Feb. 2018 · Learn about the history and legend of the Major Oak, one of the largest and oldest oaks in England. Discover how it became a tourist attraction, a conservation project, and a symbol of Robin Hood's home.
28. Okt. 2016 · The Major Oak was no stranger to fame when it topped the national poll in 2014 — it had been attracting visitors for at least two centuries. A Victorian railway poster encouraging day trips to...
