Sherwood Forest
Themes: Community Cafes, Families and Children, Nature and Outdoors, Volunteering, Heritage, Green Social Prescribing, Outdoor Sports, Walking Groups, Parks and Open Spaces
Aimed at: All People
Centuries in the making, the legend of Sherwood continues to grow, with every generation adding to its legacy.
Today, the forest is a magical destination for everyone who wants to enjoy this beautiful ancient woodland and the diverse flora and fauna that lives here. It is also, of course, home to the enduring legend of Robin Hood. For the 350,000 people who come to Sherwood Forest each year, we seek to make every one of those visits just a little bit magical…
Here you’ll find 375 hectares in our part of the National Nature Reserve, which is home to hundreds of species of bird, insect, mammal, fungi, tree and plant.
In 2015, the RSPB was selected by Nottinghamshire County Council to manage the Sherwood Forest site, a country park at the time, on behalf of, and in partnership with them. Other partners include The Sherwood Forest Trust, Thoresby Estate and The Woodland Trust.
Together with a shared goal, this team will protect, conserve and enhance the ecology of the forest, promote this magical place to a national and international audience, and enrich the experience of visitors, who will continue to be able to enjoy the forest for free.
A striking new visitor centre was built and opened its doors in 2018.
Today, the forest is a magical destination for everyone who wants to enjoy this beautiful ancient woodland and the diverse flora and fauna that lives here. It is also, of course, home to the enduring legend of Robin Hood. For the 350,000 people who come to Sherwood Forest each year, we seek to make every one of those visits just a little bit magical…
Here you’ll find 375 hectares in our part of the National Nature Reserve, which is home to hundreds of species of bird, insect, mammal, fungi, tree and plant.
In 2015, the RSPB was selected by Nottinghamshire County Council to manage the Sherwood Forest site, a country park at the time, on behalf of, and in partnership with them. Other partners include The Sherwood Forest Trust, Thoresby Estate and The Woodland Trust.
Together with a shared goal, this team will protect, conserve and enhance the ecology of the forest, promote this magical place to a national and international audience, and enrich the experience of visitors, who will continue to be able to enjoy the forest for free.
A striking new visitor centre was built and opened its doors in 2018.
Area: Bassetlaw
Contact Details
Sherwood Forest
Edwinstowe
NG21 9RN
sherwoodforest@rspb.org.uk
01623 677321
https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk