‘Happy’ is one word to describe how shoppers are feeling over news the former Tales of Robin Hood building could become a restaurant. Tales of Robin Hood in Maid Marian Way was forced to close in 2009, having opened in 1989.
After standing empty for a while, shoppers say they are simply pleased the unused building could be turned into somewhere to dine.
A planning application has been submitted to the city council, which outlines plans for three units at the site to house a restaurant, office and gym.
Steve Morris, 59 from The Meadows said: “I’m happy that something’s being done with the place, finally. I remember when this was Tales of Robin Hood, a great place.”
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Steve, who works as a delivery driver said: “Whenever family who weren’t from Nottingham came down to visit, I’d take them there. A very good place for Nottingham that was, it was always busy.”
Tales of Robin Hood provided its customers with an inside, chair-lift ride that took them through a recreation of medieval Nottingham. Cameron James, 31, who lives in the city centre and is self-employed said: “I think it’s a good thing, there’s not that much up here anymore to attract people, the only place that I see fairly busy is Kaspas. People complain when something’s turned into a restaurant or café but my point is: wouldn’t you rather it be something rather than nothing?”
Cameron continued and said: “Depending on what kind of restaurant it is, I’d give it a try but I don’t like Chinese or Indian so fingers crossed it isn’t any of those.”
Plans for a crazy golf site was previously approved for the building in 2020 however, the plans by the applicant Steamin’ Billy Brewing were halted due to the Covid pandemic.
Jean Marriot, 67 lives in West Bridgford and is retired, said: “I know there’s a coffee shop and the dessert place but I think here does need more restaurants, when the castle finally opens again, it could be good for the businesses here [Maid Marian Way] and Friar Lane.”
Jane added: “A restaurant is better than nothing.”
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