Overview
Winter: 10am – 4pm from November 2024 to 31st March 2025 Summer: 10am-5pm from 1st April until November 2025
Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve contains some of the oldest trees in Europe, veteran oaks five centuries old and the world-famous Major Oak, still producing acorns after standing at the heart of the forest for an estimated 800 years.
Sherwood Forest, once the Royal hunting playground of Kings and Dukes, now offers a wealth of active fun for all the family.
Access:
- Wheelchair access to buildings and most surfaced paths
- Wheelchair loan
- Disabled/male/female toilet facilties
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Times and availability
Age Range: All ages
Contact
Bus: Most bus routes stop on High Street in Edwinstowe, which is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Visitor Centre and park.
Car: The Visitor Centre is on the B6034 just north of Edwinstowe, between the A6075 and the A616, 20 miles north of Nottingham.
Train: The nearest stations are at Shirebrook (6 miles) and Mansfield (7 miles). Both are served by the Robin Hood line, operated by East Midlands Trains.
Address
Costs
| Description | Cost type | Unit price | Cost unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car parking £6.00 non-members of RSPB | |||
| Robin Hood Festival parking £15.00 non-members of RSPB | |||
| Free | Park admission | ||
| Free | Wheelchair hire | ||
| Mobility Scooter hire £.300 |
For wheelchair and mobility scooter hire please email sherwoodforest@rspb.org.uk or calling 01623 677321. Please book the scooter in advance of your visit. We cannot make same-day bookings at this time.
Referral
The park is an outdoor attraction but on rare occasions we do have to close the park due to severe weather including high wind.
We advise that you ring before planning a visit to check all these details are up to date.
Inclusion
Supporting
- Physical disability
Local Offer
Access
- Wheelchair access to buildings and most surfaced paths
- Wheelchair loan
- Disabled/male/female toilet facilties
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