Robin Hood Robin Hood is a legendary noble outlaw, heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. In some versions o ...

is an English folk hero and legendary outlaw. Robin Hood or Robinhood may also refer to:

Places

Australia

* Robin Hood,

Drouin, Victoria Drouin () is a town in the West Gippsland region, east of Melbourne, in the Australian States and territories of Australia, state of Victoria (Australia), Victoria. Its local government area is the Shire of Baw Baw, and is home to the shire cou ...

, Australia *

Robin Hood Hotel Norwood is a suburb of Adelaide, about east of the Adelaide city centre. The suburb is in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, whose predecessor was the oldest South Australian local government municipality. The Parade runs east to west t ...

, Adelaide, Australia

Canada

* Robinhood, Saskatchewan, Canada *

Robinhood Bay Robinhood Bay is a natural bay off the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It cuts into the southern shore of Bonavista Peninsula and opens into Trinity Bay. The town of Port Rexton Port Rexton is ...

, Newfoundland, Canada

United Kingdom

Doncaster Sheffield Airport Doncaster Sheffield Airport , formerly named and commonly referred to as Robin Hood Airport, was an international airport in Finningley near Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England, in operation between 2005 and 2022. The site lies south-east ...

, South Yorkshire, England, formerly known as Robin Hood Airport * Robin Hood, one of the Crookdale Horseshoe group of hills in Cumbria, England *

Robin Hood, Derbyshire Robin most commonly refers to several species of passerine birds. Robin may also refer to: Animals * Australasian robins, red-breasted songbirds of the family Petroicidae * Many members of the subfamily Saxicolinae (Old World chats), includ ...

, a

hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a Shakespearean tragedy, tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play. Set in Denmark, the play (the ...

in Baslow and Bubnell parish, Derbyshire Dales *

Robin Hood, Lancashire Robin most commonly refers to several species of passerine birds. Robin may also refer to: Animals * Australasian robins, red-breasted songbirds of the family Petroicidae * Many members of the subfamily Saxicolinae (Old World chats), includ ...

, a

settlement Settlement may refer to: *Human settlement, a community where people live *Settlement (structural), downward movement of a structure's foundation *Settlement (finance), where securities are delivered against payment of money *Settlement (litigatio ...

in Wrightington parish, West Lancashire *

Robin Hood, West Yorkshire Robin Hood is a village in the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. It is close to the City of Wakefield boundary and is situated between Leeds and Wakefield as well as being close to Rothwell and Lofthouse. It forms part of the Ardsle ...

, England *

Robin Hood Gardens Robin Hood Gardens was a residential estate in Poplar, London, designed in the late 1960s by architects Alison and Peter Smithson and completed in 1972. It was built as a council housing estate with homes spread across ' streets in the sky': s ...

a residential estate in London, England *

Robin Hood Hills, Nottinghamshire Robin Hood Hills or Robin Hood's Hills are a steep sided range of sandstone hills forming a natural amphitheatre surrounding the villages of Annesley and Newstead in Nottinghamshire, England. Robin Hood's Cave lies at the bottom of the hills. ...

, England

United States

* Robin Hood Hills,

West Memphis, Arkansas West Memphis is the largest city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 24,520 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, ranking it as the state's 20th largest city. It is part of the Memphis metropolitan area, an ...

, U.S. * Robinhood, Mississippi, U.S.

Arts and entertainment

Ballets

* ''Robin Hood'' (ballet), a 1998 ballet by Paul Vasterling * ''Robin Hood'', a 1985 ballet by

Ilkka Kuusisto Ilkka Taneli Kuusisto (26 April 1933 – 20 February 2025) was a Finnish opera composer, conductor, choirmaster, and organist. He began his career as a church organist, worked for the broadcaster Yle and as artistic director of the publisher Mus ...

Fictional characters

Robin Hood (DC Comics) Robin Hood is a fictional character appearing in media published by DC Comics, based on the legendary character of the same name. The character debuted in '' New Adventure Comics'' vol. 1 #23 (January 1938), and was created by Sven Elven. Public ...

, version of the character in DC Comics *

Robin Hood (Disney character) Robin Hood is a fictional character in Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated feature film ''Robin Hood'' (1973). Robin Hood is voiced by Shakespearean and Tony Award winning actor Brian Bedford. The film is based on the legends of Robin Hood an ...

, character in the 1973 Disney film ''Robin Hood'' * Robin Hood (''Once Upon a Time''), a character from the ABC television series ''Once Upon a Time''

Films

* ''Robin Hood'' (1912 film), a silent film * ''Robin Hood'' (1922 film), a silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks * ''Robin Hood'' (1973 film), a Disney animated film * ''Robin Hood'' (1991 British film), a TV movie featuring Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman * '' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'', a 1991 film starring Kevin Costner * '' Robin Hood: Men in Tights'', a 1993 parody film directed by Mel Brooks * ''Robin Hood'' (2009 film), an Indian Malayalam-language film starring Prithviraj * ''Robin Hood'' (2010 film), directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett * ''Robin Hood'' (2018 film), directed by Otto Bathurst and starring Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx * ''Robinhood'' (2025 film), an Indian Telugu-language film by Venky Kudumula.

Gaming

* ''Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'' (video game), a 1991 NES tie-in for the Kevin Costner film * '' Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood'', a 2002 strategy computer game developed by Spellbound Studios * '' Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown'', a 2003 video game made by Cinemaware and Capcom

Publications

* ''Robin Hood; His Deeds and Adventures as Recounted in the Old English Ballads'', a 1906 book by

Lucy Fitch Perkins Lucy Fitch Perkins (July 12, 1865 – March 18, 1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books, known best for ''Dutch Twins'' (1911) and its sequels, the ''Twins'' series. Biography Lucy Fitch was born on July 12, 1865, in ...

* ''Robin Hood'', a 1912 novel by Henry Gilbert * ''Robin Hood: The Prince of Outlaws'', a 1937 novel by

Carola Oman Carola Oman CBE (11 May 1897 – 11 June 1978) was an English historical novelist, biographer and children's writer. She was best known for her retelling of the Robin Hood legend and for a 1946 biography of Admiral Lord Nelson.Entry for Carola Om ...

* ''Robin Hood'', a 1955 book by Enid Blyton in the Old Thatch series * ''Robin Hood'', a 1955 novel by

Antonia Fraser Lady Antonia Margaret Caroline Fraser, (; born 27 August 1932) is a British author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction. She is the widow of the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Literature, Harold Pinter (1930–2008), and prior to h ...

* ''Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'', a 1991 novel by Simon R. Green, a novelization of the film * ''Robin Hood'', a 1992 novel by A. L. Singer, a novelization of the 1973 film * ''Robin Hood: The Boy Who Became a Legend'', a 1999 novel by

Kathryn Lasky Kathryn Lasky (born June 24, 1944) is an American children's writer who also writes for adults under the names Kathryn Lasky Knight and E. L. Swann. Her children's books include several Dear America books, The Royal Diaries books, ''Sugaring T ...

* ''Robin Hood'', a 2005 novel by

Narinder Dhami Narendra Singh Dhami is a Nepalese entrepreneur and business strategist, best known as the Founder and CEO of Dhami Global, a multinational business group with ventures spanning various industries. Early life Dhami's father was an Indian immig ...

, a novelization of the 1973 film * ''Robin Hood: Demon's Bane'', a 2015–17 trilogy of novels by Debbie Viguié and James R. Tuck * ''Robin Hood: The One Who Looked Good in Green'', a 2018 novel by

Wendy Mass Wendy Mass (born April 22, 1967) is an American author of young adult novels and children's books. Her 2003 novel, '' A Mango-Shaped Space'' won the American Library Association (ALA) Schneider Family Book Award for Middle School in 2004. Her ...

* ''Robin Hood'', a 2020 young adult novel series by

Robert Muchamore Robert Kilgore Muchamore (born 26 December 1971) is an English author of young adult fiction. He's best known for his ''CHERUB'', '' Henderson's Boys'' and '' Rock War'' series. Early life Robert Kilgore Muchamore was born in Tufnell Park, Lon ...

Operas

* ''Robin Hood'', a 1750 opera, music by

Charles Burney Charles Burney (7 April 1726 – 12 April 1814) was an English music historian, composer and musician. He was the father of the writers Frances Burney and Sarah Burney, of the explorer James Burney, and of Charles Burney, a classicis ...

(under the Temple of Apollo banner), libretto by Moses Mendez * ''Robin Hood'', a 1784 opera, music by

William Shield William Shield (5 March 1748 – 25 January 1829) was an English composer, violinist and violist. His music earned the respect of Haydn and Beethoven. Life and musical career Shield was born in Swalwell near Gateshead, County Durham, the son ...

, libretto by L. McNally and E. Lysaght * ''Robin Hood'', an 1860 opera, music by

George Macfarren George Macfarren (1788–1843) was a playwright and the father of composer George Alexander Macfarren. Life He was born in London 5 September 1788. He was the son of George Macfarren. He was educated chiefly at Archbishop Tenison's school in Cas ...

, libretto by

John Oxenford John Oxenford (12 August 1812 – 21 February 1877) was an English dramatist, critic and translator. Life Oxenford was born in Camberwell, London, his father a prosperous merchant. While he was privately educated, it is reported that he was mos ...

* ''Robin Hood'' (De Koven opera), composed by Reginald De Koven, lyrics by Harry B. Smith, and Clement Scott in 1888–1889 * ''Robin Hood'' (Tippett opera), a 1934 ballad opera by Michael Tippett * ''Robin Hood'', a 2011 opera by

Jukka Linkola Jukka Tapio Linkola (born 21 July 1955 in Espoo) is a Finnish jazz pianist and classical composer. He has composed music for the Finnish National Opera and led several jazz Big Bands. In addition he has won two Jussi awards for his film music, wh ...

Television

Shows

* ''Robin Hood'' (1953 TV series), a BBC TV series starring Patrick Troughton * ''Robin Hood'' (1990 TV series), a Japanese anime series that aired on NHK * ''Robin Hood'' (2006 TV series), a BBC TV series starring Jonas Armstrong * ''

Robin of Sherwood ''Robin of Sherwood'' is a British television series, based on the legend of Robin Hood. Created by Richard Carpenter, it was produced by HTV in association with Goldcrest, and ran from 28 April 1984 to 28 June 1986 on the ITV network. In th ...

'' (or ''Robin Hood''), a 1980s British TV series created by Richard Carpenter

Episodes

* "Robin Hood", ''Ark II'' episode 9 (1976) * "Robin Hood", ''Festival of Family Classics'' episode 10 (1972) * "Robin Hood", ''Gunsmoke'' season 1, episode 17 (1956) * "Robin Hood", ''Mel-O-Toons'' episode (1960) * "Robin Hood", ''Mystery Files'' (British) season 1, episode 3 (2010) * "Robin Hood", ''Numbers'' season 4, episode 5 (2007) * "Robin Hood", ''Peabody's Improbable History'' episode 23 (1960) * "Robin Hood", ''Upload'' season 2, episode 3 (2022)

Other arts and entertainment

* ''Robin Hood'' (album), the soundtrack to the ''Robin of Sherwood'' British TV series

Brands and enterprises

* Robin Hood (bicycle company), an English manufacturer * Robin Hood Aviation, a defunct Austrian airline *

Robin Hood Engineering Robin Hood Engineering Ltd was a British kit car manufacturer based in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. The factory covered and was on a one and a half acre site. History The company was founded in 1980 in Sherwood, Nottinghamshire by ...

, a British kit car manufacturer *

Robin Hood Energy Robin Hood Energy was a not-for-profit energy company launched in September 2015 by Nottingham City Council as a competitor to the "big six" energy suppliers in the United Kingdom. The company supplied gas and electricity nationally to homes ...

, energy company owned by Nottingham City Council * Robin Hood F.C., a Bermudan soccer club *

Robin Hood Flour Robin Hood Flour is a brand of flour made by the Horizon Milling division of Cargill. The brand is marketed to the food service and industrial section by Horizon Milling and the consumer retail sector by The J.M. Smucker Company. History Origin ...

, a Canadian flour brand owned by Cargill *

Robin Hood Foundation The Robin Hood Foundation is a charitable organization which attempts to alleviate problems caused by poverty in New York City. The organization also administers a relief fund for disasters in the New York City area. In 2010, a key supporter gave ...

, a nonprofit charitable organization which attempts to alleviate problems caused by poverty in New York City *

S.V. Robinhood Sport Vereniging Robinhood is a Surinamese professional association football, football club based in Paramaribo that competes in the highest level of football in Suriname. Founded on 6 February 1945, Robinhood is the SVB Eerste Divisie, most su ...

, a Surinamese football club *

Robinhood Markets Robinhood Markets, Inc. is an American financial services company based in Menlo Park, California. It provides an electronic trading platform that facilitates trades of stocks, exchange-traded funds, options, index options, futures contract ...

, a financial services company

Other uses

* Robin Hood (golfer) (born 1964), American professional golfer * Robin Hood (roller coaster), an attraction at Walibi Holland theme park * ''Robin Hood'' (ship), a British tea clipper built in 1856 * ''Robin Hood'' (train), a British passenger train *'' Robin Hood v. United States'', a 2012 court case