Summer Plant Hunters’ Fair

Thoresby Park Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

New Summer Plant Hunters’ Fair at Thoresby Park. This new summer event has free entry to the plant fair & country park (normal parking charges at the park apply). The nurseries will come loaded with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species and old heritage varieties. It’s just the right time to pick […]

Tales from the Greenwood

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Where better to hear the stories of Robin Hood than beneath Sherwood’s mighty oaks? Step into the fabled Greenwood with story teller Jim Munro to enter a world of outlaws and exiles, sharing wonderful tales from the past that will delight and entertain in equal measure. This storytelling walk will take you on a journey […]

Totally Roarsome Woodland Trail

Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Coming this summer to East Midlands - a socially-distanced outdoor adventure woodland trail for all the family. 🦕 🦁 Enter into Jurassic Land then onto the Jungle. 🐻 Once you've […]

Glow Worm Walk

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Join RSPB Sherwood Forest on an evening wander in search of a luminescent inhabitant of Sherwood Forest; the glow worm. The guided walk will take you in search of female glow worms, who emit an atmospheric green glow when patiently awaiting the arrival of their mate. Sightings are not guaranteed but being out in the […]

Craft and Artisan Food Market at Thoresby Park

Thoresby Park Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Craft and artisan food markets offering a range of stalls from homemade dog treats and homemade bee products to gin, chutneys, jewellery and many more. Pop down between 10am – […]

Walkabout in the Wildwood Family Nature Trail

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Be part of the RSPB's Big Wild Summer - pick up your Robin Hood Family Trail and Nature Detective Pack in one! Robin and his Merry Band are a forward thinking bunch and will do anything to protect the forest. They've all upgraded to electric cars and got personalised number plates - can you work […]

Thoresby Park pop-up steam train rides

Thoresby Park Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Come and join us at Thoresby Park for a ride on the regions premier pop-up steam railway. The There and Back Light Railway is a large scale steam train ride operating in a Covid aware manner. They will be sanitising and cleaning frequently and have sanitizer for your use before and after your ride. Rides […]

A Tour with the Sheriff of Nottingham

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

We all know Robin Hood lives amongst these trees, don’t we? There is one man who wishes he didn’t… Join the Sheriff of Nottingham on this family-friendly walk around Sherwood Forest. Unravel the legend of who Robin Hood is, and may have been... This walk will take you on a wander around the forest, and […]

Pawsby Dog Show

Thoresby Park Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Come and join Thoresby Park for its Pawsby Dog Show for it’s third year running! With demonstrations, have a go activities, stall holders, miniature railway, food & drink and more. […]

The Story of Sherwood – Guided Walk

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

This legendary forest has many tales to tell. Learn how Sherwood has been shaped over thousands of years by natural and human forces to become the iconic place we know today. From its ancient trees and the wildlife that lives amongst them, to its deep history and stories of fabled characters - join our knowledgeable […]