There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation […]
Experience what life was like inside Newark Castle 800 years ago! Have a go at archery and watch a long bow demonstration from Newark Castle Archers. Meet amazing birds of prey up close with Falconry UK. Listen to knights’ tales of jousting and bravery, be entertained by our minstrels and play on the incredible inflatable […]
Join William De Tankerville, The Sheriff of Nottingham’s Master at Arms, as he takes you on a tour of the majestic Greenwood, sharing stories of medieval life and the villainous Robin Hood.William has become very familiar with Sherwood while on the hunt for Robin Hood and knows the most beautiful pathways… and the deadliest! Although […]
Join us for a gentle stroll through this ancient forest with your trusty binoculars and a bit of patience. Our friendly expert will lead the search for this colourful spring migrant, as well as pointing out other seasonal wildlife and birdlife. Arrive at the Visitors Centre from 8.15 am for a prompt 8.30 am start […]
If you’ve never tried Nordic walking before, where better to start than in Sherwood Forest? Every Tuesday during Nottinghamshire school term times, Tracy Hall of Sherwood Nordic Walking will lead a class combining wellness and technique with a gentle, sociable walk through the forest. Nordic walking is a fantastic full body workout, but it can […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation […]
In Robin Hood’s day, your skill with a bow and arrow could mean the difference between freedom and being cast into the Sheriff of Nottingham’s dungeon.Today, you can find out […]
RSPB Sherwood Forest are celebrating brilliant bees with a weekend of activities that will help us all to understand and appreciate this incredible insect.Nottinghamshire beekeepers will bee-witch you with information about their colonies, traders selling honey and wax related goods you won’t be able to help pollen in love with, and we’ll be buzzing with […]
Bringing Rufford's rich history to life!Open daily from 10am to 4pm (last admission) Introducing our brand new innovative, historical attraction. Immerse yourself in a journey of discovery, where 800 years of Rufford's history is brought to life. You will walk through the interactive experience, encounter characters through the ages, hear stories from the past and […]
If you’ve never tried Nordic walking before, where better to start than in Sherwood Forest? Every Tuesday during Nottinghamshire school term times, Tracy Hall of Sherwood Nordic Walking will lead […]