Welcome
The Sherwood Forest Trust
Dedicated to protecting, restoring, and celebrating the landscape, wildlife, and heritage of the legendary Sherwood Forest.
THE SHERWOOD FOREST TRUST
Working for Nature and Communities
We are the only charity entirely dedicated to Sherwood Forest. Since 1995, we have worked to restore habitats, improve public access, and engage people with Sherwood’s unique character. This heritage-led approach has supported the revival of everything from heathlands and wetlands to ancient woodland and archaeology.
Today, the Trust leads efforts to restore and expand Sherwood’s internationally important heathlands, working collaboratively with partners to boost biodiversity and protect threatened species. Nurturing Sherwood’s trees for the future is at the heart of our mission. We are growing native trees from locally collected seed, helping to secure Sherwood’s living legacy.
Get involved and help to save, improve and extend the habitats of England’s most iconic forest.
Hear more about the landscape that inspires our work.
Latest News
The Woodland Festival is BACK!
Get ready for a weekend of adventure, creativity, and fun at the Woodland Festival 2026, returning to the stunning Thoresby Park on 25th and 26th July!
The shaded area shows the area of Nottinghamshire historically known as
The Royal Hunting Forest of Sherwood
OUR WORK
What do we do?
Our projects engage and empower people to make ‘hands on’ positive changes to their local woodlands, heathlands and green spaces.
We encourage people to explore the history, archaeology and traditional woodland crafts of the whole historic Sherwood Forest area.
Learn more about our projects, events and ways to get involved.
DONATE
Help protect Sherwood Forest
We stand up to protect, preserve and celebrate Sherwood Forest – its woodland, heathland, heritage, folklore, legend, and communities.
We are a registered charity, independent of any larger national organisation, and we depend on donations, grants, and earned income to continue our work.
Stand with us for Sherwood Forest.
EXPLORE
Visiting Sherwood Forest
Though not a tourist information service, we’re proud of our local area. We support local businesses, local crafts, local produce and responsible green tourism. Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood country has great places to stay, play and explore.
Read on for just a few examples.
history of the legend
Robin Hood
In medieval times a Royal hunting preserve, Sherwood Forest has for centuries been associated in song and story with Robin Hood.
In legend, it was to the leafy glades of Sherwood that Robin fled when outlawed.
The legends of Robin and Sherwood Forest help give our area its pride and sense of identity. They are stories that have been shared across the globe and down the generations.
Explore our outlaw connections.
DISCOVER
Explore History
Discover the rich heritage of Sherwood Forest and its area.
The former Royal hunting forest teems with hidden history.
Make yourself part of Sherwood Forest’s history. Find out how YOU can get involved and help unveil its secrets.
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Consultancy Services
Over more than 30 years, we have built a deep understanding of Sherwood Forest’s unique natural character through our work with landowners and communities across the historic Sherwood area. During this time, we have provided advice, practical support, and ongoing guidance to help landowners manage their land for nature, enhance biodiversity, and access grant funding.
Our staff team and associates offer consultancy services ranging from conservation plans for golf courses to the creation of new community woodlands. As a charity, every pound we earn through this work is reinvested directly into protecting and restoring Sherwood Forest.
