What is the closest town to Sherwood Forest?

Towns and Villages No trip to Sherwood Forest is complete without following in the footsteps of Robin Hood. Edwinstowe is the closest village to our cabins and is at the heart of the legend.

What is the village near Sherwood Forest?

Edwinstowe is an historic village in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the home of Robin Hood. Legend has it that it was here, at the beautiful medieval church of St Mary, that Robin married Maid Marian.

What town is Sherwood Forest in?

Sherwood Country Park lies just north of Edwinstowe, two miles from Ollerton and 17 miles north of Nottingham on the A614 Nottingham-Doncaster road. The park is within an area which originally bore a Viking name “birch lund”, now known as Birklands.

Is Sherwood Forest the same as Nottingham forest?

Robin Hood origins

So, Sherwood Forest -- synonymous with Robin Hood -- was technically Nottingham Forest's original home. But as the team grew in popularity, they had to move from the Forest Recreation Ground as this land was common ground and the club couldn't charge people to watch their games.

Is Sherwood Forest worth visiting?

Sherwood Forest is a landmark thousands of years in the making, alive with nature, history and folklore, all waiting to be explored! It is known the world-over as the home of Robin Hood, and packed with stories, from the ancient oaks to the country's most famous outlaw, and the work of the RSPB and their partners.

A Brief History of Sherwood Forest

Is Sherwood Forest near Clumber Park?

Visit magical Clumber Park. Nottinghamshire is home to many picturesque woodlands and forests, including the famous Sherwood Forest, which is right on our doorstep.

Do you have to pay to get in Sherwood Forest?

You can exit the accessible car park in Forest Corner at any time until 7pm in the summer, as the barrier across the road to the cemetery is locked at the time. Parking your car costs a flat £5 for anything up to a whole day. It's all you pay. There is no admission fee to enter the reserve itself.

Can you walk around Sherwood Forest?

Sherwood Forest is home to one of Europe's largest collections of ancient oak trees, and you can walk amongst the giants of this forest on a trail that visits a number of them.

Where is Sherwood Forest near?

Sherwood Forest, woodland and former royal hunting ground, county of Nottinghamshire, England, that is well known for its association with Robin Hood, the outlaw hero of medieval legend. Sherwood Forest formerly occupied almost all of western Nottinghamshire and extended into Derbyshire.

Where is Robin Hood's tree?

The Major Oak, known throughout the world as the secret hiding place of Nottinghamshire's outlaw hero Robin Hood, is located in historic Sherwood Forest, a 450-hectare national nature reserve.

Can you stay in Sherwood Forest?

Experience a luxury escape in the heart of the forest at The Sherwood Hideaway. With a stay in one of our Sherwood Forest lodges and log cabins you can get away from it all and let the stresses and strains of daily life slowly ebb away.

Is Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Pines the same place?

Sherwood Pines is located in the Heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, on the B6030 east of Kings Clipstone.

Which city is close to Sherwood Park?

Cities near Sherwood Park, Alberta: Edmonton, Canada. Fort Saskatchewan, Canada. Beaumont, Canada.

Is Robin Hood based off a real person?

Robin Hood is a legendary figure from English folklore, and his existence as a real historical person has not been proven. The story of Robin Hood has been told and retold for centuries, and over time, many elements of the story have been added, changed, or embellished.

Did Robin Hood live in Sherwood Forest?

Folklore says that he and his Merry Men lived in the forest, playing games and practicing archery while evading the Sheriff of Nottingham. Stories suggest that they even slept in the hollow trunk of the largest tree, the Major Oak. Robin Hood has drawn people to Sherwood Forest for generations.

Where in Sherwood Forest did Robin Hood live?

Robin in (and out of) the Forest

The most obvious is the Major Oak, rumoured to have been Robin's hiding place, as he tried to escape the Sheriff. Outside of the forest is the parish church at Edwinstowe – St. Mary's – where Robin and Maid Marian were said to have married.

What lives in Sherwood Forest?

Fauna to Spot in Sherwood Forest

Among our forest friends we have Rabbit; Vole; Shrew; Hedgehog; Stoat; Weasel, Fox; Badger; Pipistrelle bat; Noctule bat, Fallow deer. The fallow deer which live in Sherwood Pines Forest Park are small, dark, very shy, unusually coloured, and difficult to spot.

Does Sherwood Forest have a lake?

There are 14 Sherwood Forest lakes to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! All the lakes we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

Where does Robin Hood live?

One certain fact is that he was a North Country man, with his traditional haunts as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest and a coastal refuge at Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire.

Does Sherwood Forest have a beach?

Up to 400 acres of beautiful forest to explore. Free entry to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise water park, with rides, slides and splash pools. A lake and beach to enjoy.

How much is parking at Sherwood Forest visitor Centre?

Click on words highlighted in red below for more information. Parking is usually just £5 per day for non-members of the RSPB and free for members (there will be some advertised special event days when the charge is higher for all visitors, including members), and it's free admission to walk on to the reserve.

Where is the entrance to Sherwood Forest?

The Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is just outside the pretty village of Edwinstowe on the B6034, between the A6075 and A616. Visitors using a satnav can use the postcode for the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre: NG21 9RN.

Is Sherwood Forest beautiful?

Today, the forest is a magical destination for everyone who wants to enjoy this beautiful ancient woodland and the diverse flora and fauna that lives here. It is also, of course, home to the enduring legend of Robin Hood.

How do I get to Centre Parcs Sherwood Forest without a car?

taxi and executive transfers to Sherwood Forest

Aura Journeys are an official supplier to Center Parcs and can provide a vehicle for your journey to and from Center Parcs Sherwood holiday village, from Newark Northgate or Newark Castle Train Station.