A battle re-enactment event has been postponed due to the heavy rain.
The Robin Hood Pageant was scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 19 to Sunday, October 20 at Newstead Abbey.
The event, themed around the power struggle between Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham, includes dramatic medieval re-enactments, costumed period characters and historic demonstrations and hands-on activities.
It has been postponed until Spring 2020 due to poor ground conditions following what has been described by the city council as "unseasonably wet autumn weather."
Nottingham City Council, which organise the event, said high rainfall in previous weeks has left the ground waterlogged and with further rain forecast over the next few days, is likely to "prove dangerous for performers, particularly the battle re-enactments, which is a traditional highlight of the event."
Organisers also took the view that extra car parking areas required for the event could also become inaccessible, with the risk that vehicles would be stranded on site.
Those who have already bought tickets for this year’s event will be given the choice between a full refund or having their tickets transferred to the new date once this has been confirmed.
While the Pageant cannot take place, Newstead Abbey and its grounds will still be open to visitors over the weekend.
Councillor Dave Trimble, portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said: "We were so excited about presenting this event in its new setting. It is unfortunate that the 39th edition of this ever popular event, has been overtaken by the recent wet weather.
"With the battle scenes being a major reason for the event’s enduring popularity, the waterlogged ground meant that much of the programme would not have been able to be staged.
"Also, many of the re-enactors actually camp out on site during the event in period tents. We have to consider their access to site as well as their living conditions which would have been very unpleasant."
Kinga Kapias, marketing and communications manager at Visit Nottinghamshire, added: "Naturally, we are saddened to hear that this event has had to be postponed, and we understand this was not a decision that was taken lightly.
"We appreciate that this will be particularly frustrating for those who have already purchased tickets for the October event, but the safety of the re-enactors and visitors alike must be a priority."
