On-site Activities
Forest Activity Bag
Designed for children of all ages and their families, the activity bag is packed with activity cards and brightly colored information sheets to that spark curiosity, highlighting the creatures to be found in England’s forests with bug pots, binoculars are more to explore.
Available to hire from Sherwood Pines campsite reception for just £5 per day.
Go on a bug hunt
Several bug huts have been hand crafted by our staff and placed around our campsite, can you find them all?
Bug huts provide a nesting opportunity and hibernation place for many beneficial insects, which increases insect diversity in the area, and helps to naturally restart important ecosystem services like soil formation, pollination and nutrient recycling.
You can collect a fact sheet from reception and go on a bug hunt of your own. Happy bug hunting campers!.
Forest activities
Room on The Broom
Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Sherwood Pines. This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Start your adventure with a Room on the Broom trail pack, available for just £4 from the Sherwood Pines Visitor Centre.
Pedal and Play
Whether you've just bought your first bike, honing your skills on the Skills Loop or looking for a two-wheeled family adventure, Sherwood Pines offers all you need for a traffic-free natural cycling day out. There are three way-marked trails to choose from, whatever your ability there's a route for you!
Cycling and mountain biking trails
Whether you've just bought your first bike, honing your skills on the Skills Loop or looking for a two-wheeled family adventure, Sherwood Pines offers all you need for a traffic-free natural cycling day out. There are three way-marked trails to choose from, whatever your ability there's a route for you!
Breeze into the Forest
British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. Every group ride is led by a qualified Breeze into the Forest Champion who will organise everything and make sure everyone stays safe. Come along to ride, chat and of course enjoy some tea and cake from the onsite café afterwards.
Trenches at Sherwood Pines
Before it became the forest you know today, Sherwood Pines was part of the training ground for soldiers from Clipstone Camp during the First World War. Remnants of their practice trenches can still be seen in the woodland.
To commemorate this history, we have recreated one of the trenches for visitors to explore, offering a glimpse into the harsh conditions soldiers endured, alongside displays sharing the stories of local people who fought in the 1914–18 war.
Inclusive play area at Sherwood Pines
King John’s Castle play area at Sherwood Pines Visitor Centre is now open! Designed by Earth Wrights, it’s built for children and young adults of all abilities to play together.
Features include a wheelchair-accessible ramp and clatter bridge, a castle tower with climbing tree, sensory-friendly ground-level areas (like a den, tunnel, kitchen, and dungeon), plus a tube slide, balance trail, and trebuchet swing. There’s something for everyone—however they like to play!
Disc golf
Have you tried Disc Golf at Sherwood Pines?
Take on our 9-hole course and aim for the targets in as few throws as possible. Perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike, it’s a fun way to enjoy the forest with friends and family. Find it by the Visitor Centre and discover your new favourite sport.
Discover your local forest
Fun activities for ages 4–11 to explore local forests and learn about sustainable management for people, wildlife, and timber.
Use them in any Forestry England woodland, but for those participating in Children's University, complete the full sheet to earn two learning hours in your passport.
Gruffalo Orienteering
Enjoy our fun, navigational challenge at Sherwood Pines by following the easy to read map and finding twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.
Before you begin, head to the Visitor Centre to pick up a Gruffalo orienteering leaflet with a certificate and map for just £2.50.
Orienteering
Orienteering is both an exciting and challenging outdoor sport that exercises both the body and mind, and it is also a great family activity that will entertain everyone for hours. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map.
Here at Sherwood Pines it doesn't matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog on a course that is planned to suit you.
Forest walks
We've got three great walking trails to help you and all the family discover Sherwood Pines including the Ranger's trail which explores the outer areas and some of the historic features of this fascinating forest. The trails are all way-marked so no map is required!
Parkrun - Saturday's at 9am
Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They're open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
They take place in pleasant forest surroundings and people of every ability are encouraged to take part. From those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to veterans; everyone is welcome.
Local attractions
Farm admission & animal encounters
For over 30 years White Post Farm have been entertaining millions of children and adults, giving them the chance to get up close to a wide variety of friendly animals! With a range of seasonal events throughout the year, and exciting animal experiences, there is something for all ages!
With lots to do in both their indoor and outdoor spaces such as meeting the Crocodiles in Reptiles of the World or feeding the animals along the field walk, you can fill your day with fun, come rain or shine!
Adventures at Mill Waters
Set beside King’s Mill Reservoir, Adventures offers outdoor fun for all ages. Take on the high ropes, bounce through the Net Park, brave The Drop, or race along the 100m zip line. On the water, hire pedalos, paddleboards or kayaks, or bring your own. With stunning views and family-friendly fun, it’s the perfect summer escape.
Pop into the campsite reception to receive a 15% off discount code.
Give the camping stove a break.
Wood fired pizzas
Located by our facilities block and play area. Event Pizzas specialize in authentic wood fired pizzas using fresh sour dough made to order. Pre-order your pizza using this link Wood fired pizzas – Event Pizzas, or place your order as soon as you see the van, then sit back and relax knowing your pizza is being cooked for collection at a time that suits you! Take a look below to see when they are on site.
13 & 20 February
Every Friday evening from 6 March - September
Payment is to be made directly to Event Pizzas by either cash or card and is open to campers and non-campers.
Dizzies - mobile fish & chip van
Don't fancy cooking at weekends at all!
Then why not have the best of British meals, Dizzie's Mobile Fish & Chip Van . Located next to our facilities block and play area and serving from 5pm until you're all fed! No need to pre-order but guaranteed to be popular. Menu's will also be available at Reception for you to decide what you fancy before he arrives. Take a look below to see when they are on site.
14 & 21 February.
Every Saturday evening from 6 March - September
Payment is made directly to Dizzies Chips by either cash or card and is open to campers and non-campers!
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