MAID MARIAN LEGACY

About the project




As part of the transformation of the former roundabout on Maid Marian Way, a brand-new piece of public art is planned for the pedestrian area near the Premier Inn. The space will also feature a vibrant rain garden filled with water-loving plants, designed to add beauty, attract wildlife, and help prevent flooding.

BACKLIT Gallery, It’s in Nottingham, and Nottingham City Council are collaborating to bring this vision to life, and we want your input!

The theme of the artwork will be centered around Maid Marian. Artists will soon be invited to submit creative proposals, but before that, we’re asking for your ideas! What kind of artwork would you like to see? Which artists should be involved?

The survey is open until the end of March, after which local artists will submit their proposals. Later this spring, you’ll have the chance to vote on three final design options. The winning artwork will be announced in the summer, with installation planned for later this year.

Be part of shaping the future of Maid Marian Way – share your thoughts and make your voice heard today!




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FUNDING

How the project is funded



Funding for the Maid Marian Way project, including the public art, was secured from the central government ‘Future High Street Fund’. The funding was awarded in order to deliver schemes that were intended to ‘renew and reshape the Nottingham high street in a way that improves experience, drives growth, and ensures future sustainability’. 

The overall Maid Marian Way project, which will see the previous roundabout replaced by a traffic light controlled T-junction with pedestrian crossings and improved cycling facilities, is expected to be complete by summer 2025.




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GET INVOLVED

How to get involved with the Maid Marian Legacy




• Share Your Ideas: Let us know what kind of artwork you’d like to see and which artists you’d like to be involved. Take part in our [online survey here]. The survey is open until the end of March.

• Stay Updated: As the project progresses, this page will be regularly updated with new information, including opportunities to vote on the top three design options later this year.

• Vote for the Final Design: Later this year, Nottingham will have the chance to vote for their favorite design. The winning artwork will be announced in the summer, with installation planned for later this year.

Be part of shaping the future of Maid Marian Way – share your thoughts, get involved, and help create a legacy for Nottingham!




Have your say by completing our online survey.