Name: SHERWOOD FOREST
Price range: $$

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Countryside, Curiosity, Free access

450 acres of nature reserve, featuring waymarked walks and, possibly, an ancestor of Robin Hood's legendary greenwood tree, the Major Oak. There is also a visitor centre and cafe.

Region/Nation

East Midlands

Location/Address

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
Edwinstowe
Mansfield

County

Nottinghamshire

Post Code

NG21 9HN

Main Historic Period

N/A

Link to featured article

In search of Robin Hood

Useful Website Address

Nottinghamshire County Council's webpages for Sherwood Forest Country Park

Tip/Nearby

Visitor centre is just outside village of Edwinstowe

Primary Management

Local Authority

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What do people say

notesoflifeuk on Along the seafront at PortsmouthI've never been, but I would love to visit sometime.
Andy on Along the seafront at PortsmouthSuch an informative piece Mike, and clearly a place so close to your heart. I must have visited as a child as I do have a clear recollection of walking around the HMS Victory, or maybe it was a replica. And I have a very clear visual memory of seeing
Stew Hilts on Along the seafront at PortsmouthWe actually stayed on Portsmouth Point, right around the corner in a B&B on West. St. Took the hovercraft over to the Isle of Wight on one of our trips.
Coral Waight on Along the seafront at PortsmouthMatthew Flinders was a hero of mine since childhood. I had no idea of the loss of his remains and the finding of them last year. Thanks.
V.M.Sang on Along the seafront at PortsmouthAbout a year ago we visited a friend's daughter in Southsea. It was good to return and remember.
April Munday on Along the seafront at PortsmouthI'm lacking inspiration for it at the moment. I should get back to it, because I do miss it.
John on Along the seafront at PortsmouthYou’re welcome!
Peter's pondering on Along the seafront at PortsmouthWe hovered from Dover to France and straight back, just for the experience!
V.M.Sang on Along the seafront at PortsmouthI used to live near Eastleigh a long time ago. We used to visit Portsmouth and Southsea often. The children loved the funfair, of course. It was interesting sitting on the beach watching the ships. We also took the hovercraft to the Isle of Wight, and the cross-channel ferry to
April Munday on Along the seafront at PortsmouthEvery time I drive into Portsmouth I get lost, so I try not to do it too often. Your photos do make it look as if it's worth a proper visit, though, perhaps by train.

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