Visit Sherwood Forest

Visit Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve and world famous home of the legend of
Robin Hood and the iconic Major Oak. Visit England Gold Accolade 2023-24. Visitor Centre. Shop.

Cafe. Play Area. Free admission (parking charges apply). The legendary home of Robin Hood: Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, England. The RSPB runs the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre and manages 450 acres of the ancient forest. Entry to the forest is free, parking is £6 and free to RSPB members except for special events such as the Robin Hood Festival.

ONE WEEK TO GO!FATHER'S DAY 👨WALK WITH ROBIN HOOD🏹 AND FRIAR TUCK🍺Join us for a captivating Father’s Day Walk with none ...
14/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

FATHER'S DAY 👨WALK WITH ROBIN HOOD🏹 AND FRIAR TUCK🍺

Join us for a captivating Father’s Day Walk with none other than Robin Hood and Friar Tuck, in the legendary Sherwood Forest (21st June 2026).

Embark on a journey through time as we explore the rich tapestry of famous fathers from medieval history.📜

This event is suitable for all ages. Fathers go free!👪

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

🏹🍺Father's Day Walk with Robin Hood and Friar Tuck
📆Sunday 21st June 2026
⏰1pm
🎟 Booking required. £11 Adult, £6 Child (discounts available for members). Free Fathers Ticket available with the purchase of another adult or child ticket.

To book tickets, please visit: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/events/

Image credit: Ashley Bird

🎨One week to go until we welcome the arts to Sherwood! 🖌Our Wildwood Arts Weekend kicks off in just one week! Here is ev...
13/06/2026

🎨One week to go until we welcome the arts to Sherwood! 🖌

Our Wildwood Arts Weekend kicks off in just one week! Here is everything you need to know if you are coming to spend the day with us:

📍It’s at RSPB Sherwood Forest at Edwinstowe.
🎟You don’t need tickets, but workshops can be booked at independent vendors on the day.
🚘Our main car park is off the B6034 Swinecote Road and it opens at 9am. Please do not park on residential streets or in the village centre and be aware that there is a parking restriction on Swinecote Road between 8am-6pm.
🚘Our accessible car park is on Forest Corner, next to the Visitor Centre and also opens at 9am.
💰It costs just £7 per vehicle per day – this covers everyone in your car and can be paid at the parking machines, on the Pay by Phone app, or in the Visitor Centre. If you’re an RSPB member, parking is free! Simply leave your membership card visible on your dashboard. If you don't have a card, pop to the Visitor Centre and speak to a staff member.
⏰Workshops, demos and performances begin from 10:30am on both days.
🎨The makers market opens at 10am.
⌛Performance times can be found on the times board on the amphitheatre, just outside the café.
💃Performances are free to watch.
💰There is a charge for some activities, such as demos, crafts, and archery. These prices are up to the discretion of the vendor.
🐕Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads around the Visitor Centre, market, and performance areas.
☕Our Visitor Centre café will be open with a selection of hot and cold offerings.
🗺You can find the trader map and trader line up in the ‘Wildwood Arts Weekend’ events page on our Facebook with a guide of where activities will be located.
🏹Have-a-go archery will be located at the Den Build for both days. Cash is preferred but card payments can be taken.
🚾All toilets are at the Visitor Centre. There aren’t any visitor toilets in the forest.

For further information about Wildwood Arts Weekend, please visit our website: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/event/wildwood-arts-weekend/

LAST FEW TICKETS FOR...MYTHS AND LEGENDS with the MASTER AT ARMSSaturday 13th June: 1-2:30pmShhhh🤫...gather round👂The Sh...
10/06/2026

LAST FEW TICKETS FOR...

MYTHS AND LEGENDS with the MASTER AT ARMS

Saturday 13th June: 1-2:30pm

Shhhh🤫...gather round👂

The Sheriff of Nottingham's Master at Arms knows the secrets and the history of Sherwood Forest, for he has been pursuing outlaws in the woodland for centuries.

Also known as William de Tankerville, his fascinating tours among the ancient oak trees🌳🌳 are the perfect way to uncover some of the mysteries that linger among their boughs and branches.

He knows the most beautiful pathways through the forest🌲…and the deadliest too. And on the way you'll learn much about the woodland's most famous inhabitant, and about Medieval life.

The walk takes 90 minutes and appropriate footwear 👢for woodland trails is recommended.

Dogs are not permitted on this walk.🐶

For more information and to book, visit our events page: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/events/

🩷Today marks National Best Friend Day in the UK!💚And what better way to celebrate than with the ultimate story of two be...
08/06/2026

🩷Today marks National Best Friend Day in the UK!💚

And what better way to celebrate than with the ultimate story of two best friends?

Wicked tells the story behind the Wizard of Oz, of the relationship between Good Witch of the North, Glinda, and the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba. 🧙‍♀️

We still have tickets for our Films in the Forest showing of Wicked, so grab a friend and snag yourself some tickets to watch this tale unfold under the stars. 🌌

Tag the friend you are bringing with you below!

Are they a picnic princess🍧 or a wicked watcher📺?

You can buy your tickets here: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/event/films-in-the-forest-wicked/.

Image: Copyright 2024 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Background image credit: Tammy Herd.

FOREST BATHING in Sherwood Forest🌳🌬There are so many benefits to Forest Bathing so by taking the time for yourself to be...
06/06/2026

FOREST BATHING in Sherwood Forest🌳🌬

There are so many benefits to Forest Bathing so by taking the time for yourself to be part of this amazing event you can allow yourself the chance to experience the many facets.

You can truly unplug, engage your senses, breathe deeply and rest, guided by the expertise of our certified guide from the Forest Bathing Institute.

Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (translated means Forest Bathing!) Developed in 1980s as preventative healthcare.

Here are some of the many benefits:

- Shown to lift depression.😊
- Clinically proven to lower the stress hormone, cortisol and to reduce blood pressure.
- Trees🌲 release natural anti-microbial oils called phytoncides, which have been shown to boost the human immune system🫁 by increasing natural protective cells.
- Helps you move from the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) to the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) relaxing and mending the body.

All events are 10:30am-12:30pm

Sunday 28th June
Sunday 19th July
Sunday 27th September
Sunday 11th October

Visit our events page more more information and to book: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/events/

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿CIVIL WAR WEEKEND - ONE MONTH TO GO!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿John Bright's Regiment of Foote will be joining us in one month, bring...
04/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿CIVIL WAR WEEKEND - ONE MONTH TO GO!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

John Bright's Regiment of Foote will be joining us in one month, bringing their English Civil War Re-enactment Camp to our events green for the weekend.

Join us for a fun and educational weekend with plenty to see including pike drill displays, soldier's lunch, officer's lunch and drill displays, plus much more!

The Regiment will be here 4th and 5th July.

Please note: Loud bangs will occur during certain displays. Please see our website for details.

Standardparking charges apply.

For more information, please visit: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/events/

Image credits: Rob James

🐦REDSTART RAMBLE - LAST FEW TICKETS!⏳Saturday 6th June - 9:15-10:45amJoin us for a guided walk in search of one of Sherw...
03/06/2026

🐦REDSTART RAMBLE - LAST FEW TICKETS!⏳

Saturday 6th June - 9:15-10:45am

Join us for a guided walk in search of one of Sherwood’s most distinctive visiting early summer species – the Redstart!

Redstarts are colourful migratory songbirds which can be found in Sherwood as the warmer months take hold – and it’s so important to know that they are here as it is a species that is declining in Europe.

During this leisurely walk🚶‍♀️, we will explore the natural habitats of Redstarts, and learn about their behaviour and how to identify them by their call.🗣

Led by experienced birding guides, you will hike through the beautiful Sherwood woodland and call at the various locations Redstarts are known to frequent here.

Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher or a beginner, this guided walk is the perfect opportunity to learn more about these fascinating birds.

And don’t forget to bring your binoculars👀 and cameras📸 to capture the sights and sounds of Redstarts in what is one of their favourite UK summer habitats.

Please keep in mind that Redstarts are wild animals and sightings cannot always be guaranteed.

for more information and to book, visit our events page:https://visitsherwood.co.uk/events/

Please note that the Visitor Centre and facilities will be closed all day on Tuesday 9th June.The car parks and trails w...
03/06/2026

Please note that the Visitor Centre and facilities will be closed all day on Tuesday 9th June.

The car parks and trails will remain open and accessible as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding.

🏹Robin Hood Festival - PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT🏹Can you believe the 40th Robin Hood Festival is only 2 months away? 😲That ...
03/06/2026

🏹Robin Hood Festival - PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT🏹

Can you believe the 40th Robin Hood Festival is only 2 months away? 😲

That being said, it's time to introduce our next two performers who will be appearing at Fantasy in the Greenwood weekend!

A Festival staple, bringing his ever popular fire show is What a Palaver. Prepare to be wowed by his fire-spitting feats!

Last year, we welcomed George Thorpington, fairy catcher, to Festival - he'll be back on the hunt for fairies again this year. But will he find any? Just watch this space..

🔥What a Palaver
🧚‍♀️George Thorpington, fairy catcher
📍The Robin Hood Festival, RSPB Sherwood Forest
📆8th & 9th August

For more information on the Robin Hood Festival, please visit: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/home/robin-hood-festival-2026/

GET EXCITED FOR OUR MYTHS & LEGENDS WITH THE MASTER AT ARMS🛡⚔Saturday 6th June - 1-2:30pm&Saturday 13th June: 1-2:30pmWi...
02/06/2026

GET EXCITED FOR OUR MYTHS & LEGENDS WITH THE MASTER AT ARMS🛡⚔

Saturday 6th June - 1-2:30pm
&
Saturday 13th June: 1-2:30pm

William de Tankerville knows more than most about the secrets and the history of Sherwood Forest, for the Sheriff of Nottingham's Master at Arms has been pursuing outlaws in the woodland for centuries.

His fascinating tours among the ancient oak trees🌳🌳 are the perfect way to uncover some of the mysteries that linger among their boughs and branches.

He knows the most beautiful pathways through the forest🌲…and the deadliest too. And on the way you'll learn much about the woodland's most famous inhabitant, and about Medieval life.

The walk takes 90 minutes and appropriate footwear 👢for woodland trails is recommended.

Dogs are not permitted on this walk.🐶

For more information and to book, visit our events page: https://visitsherwood.co.uk/events/

Address

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Corner
Edwinstowe
NG219RN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441623677321

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