Crying Christmas at Sherwood

On the last weekend before Christmas, join RSPB Sherwood Forest for the ancient custom of Crying Christmas – the official start of the revelry and festivities in Sherwood.

On the Saturday, there will be performances, activities and stalls to buy that last-minute Christmas gift from.

Then on the Sunday, help choose this year’s Lord of Misrule, who will take charge of the merry-making, free from the clutches of that ‘bah humbug!’ Sheriff of Nottingham.

Robin Hood and his outlaw band will emerge from the forest to receive their annual pardon, enabling them to partake in all that’s fun about Christmas time.

Be hearty and hale, loud of voice and full of cheer as the good folk of Sherwood Forest are granted some brief seasonal respite and enjoyment, while the Sheriff is temporarily powerless to stop them!

This is a free event. Parking costs just £5 per vehicle per day at Sherwood for non-RSPB members, and helps the RSPB to carry out its vital conservation work, but there is no admission charge to enter the reserve.