Tourism

What to see and do in Sherwood Forest

Rufford Abbey Rose Garden

Explore the haunted ruins of a 12th century monastery at Rufford Abbey
Zoom down a 140 metre zipwire at ‘ Go Ape‘ treetops adventure, or ride a Segway in 3000 acre Sherwood Pines Forest Park.
Stroll through the Victorian kitchen glasshouses and huge walled gardens at Clumber Park.
Admire works by Van Dyck, Stubbs and Singer Sargant at Welbeck Abbey’s Portland Collection. Or sign up for a professional bakery course at the School of Artisan Food.
Discover unspoilt Laxton, where the medieval “Open Field” farming system is still practised. Then visit the poignant and thought provoking Holocaust Museum.
Drive a quad bike, try your skill at rifle shooting, or challenge your mates to the assault course at Lockwell Hill Activities Centre.
Discover Newstead Abbey, Gothic home of Lord Byron, Regency England’s most scandalous celebrity.
Meet the llamas, feed the goats, or book a Farmer Day at White Post Modern Farm.
Plunge into the turbulent world of Roundheads and Cavaliers with an augmented reality trail at the National Civil War Museum, Newark.
Go paint-balling at Adrenalin Jungle.
Walk in the footsteps of Robin Hood at Sherwood Forest Country Park, and marvel at the 800 year old Major Oak.

These are just a few of the many fabulous things to see and do in our area. For more ideas, plus events and places to stay, contact one of our friendly local Tourist Information Centres:

Tourist Information Points

Newark Visitor Information Centre
14 Appletongate
Newark, NG24 1JY
Tel. 01636 655765 museums@nsdc.info

Nottingham City Tourism Centre
1-4 Smithy Row
Nottingham. NG1 2BY
Tel. 0844 477 5678 tourist.information@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Southwell Tourist Information Centre
Minster Chambers, Church Street
Southwell, Notts. NG25 0HD
Tel. 01636 819038 info@visitsouthwell.com

North Nottinghamshire Artisan & Tourist Information Centre
40 Grove Street
Retford
Notts, DN22 6LD
Tel. 01777 860414 chris@retfordhub.org

More About Sherwood Forest Tourism

“Visit Nottinghamshire” information on places to stay and visit in Robin Hood country, and the wider county of Nottinghamshire.

Visit Newark & Sherwood District Council’s guide to attractions and tourist accommodation in and around Sherwood Forest.

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Tourism

What to see and do in Sherwood Forest

Explore the haunted ruins of a 12th century monastery at Rufford Abbey

Zoom down a 140 metre zipwire at ‘ Go Ape‘ treetops adventure, or ride a Segway in 3000 acre Sherwood Pines Forest Park.

Stroll through the Victorian kitchen glasshouses and huge walled gardens at Clumber Park.

Admire works by Van Dyck, Stubbs and Singer Sargant at Welbeck Abbey’s Portland Collection. Or sign up for a professional bakery course at the School of Artisan Food.

Discover unspoilt Laxton, where the medieval “Open Field” farming system is still practised. Then visit the poignant and thought provoking Holocaust Museum.

Drive a quad bike, try your skill at rifle shooting, or challenge your mates to the assault course at Lockwell Hill Activities Centre.

Discover Newstead Abbey, Gothic home of Lord Byron, Regency England’s most scandalous celebrity.

Meet the llamas, feed the goats, or book a Farmer Day at White Post Modern Farm.

Plunge into the turbulent world of Roundheads and Cavaliers with an augmented reality trail at the National Civil War Museum, Newark.

Go paint-balling at Adrenalin Jungle.

Walk in the footsteps of Robin Hood at Sherwood Forest Country Park, and marvel at the 800 year old Major Oak.

Tourist Information Points

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