Forage & Cook event
This event is perfect for nature loving foodies. Learn how to create seed bombs that you can toss in your garden or a nearby green space to help promote bee-friendly habitats.
Before that we will forage for ingredients in our kitchen garden and make some tasty fresh fruit jam that we will use to make some healthy bakes.
Included in the event:
● A walk around our kitchen garden to forage some ingredients
● Learn how to make a low sugar fresh fruit jam in our kitchen using local honey
● Bake some jam thumbprint cookies to enjoy with a cup of tea
● While your cookies are baking we will make a wildflower seed bomb to take home
Sit and relax and enjoy our beautiful surroundings while tasting your bakes
Available Dates:
Wednesday 27 August, Thursday 28August, Wednesday 3 September, Thursday 4 September
Time: 10am-12 noon
Price: £15 per person or Family group (4 people) £50
All funds raised go towards our regular therapeutic horticulture activities
TO BOOK - email jayne.fggnotts@gmail.com
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!.
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
Nestled beside King’s Mill Reservoir, Adventures offers unforgettable outdoor fun for all ages. On land, conquer towering high ropes with High Trek Plus, bounce through the air in our Net Park, or take a leap of faith with The Drop or race your friends on our 100m Zip Line Experience. On water, you can hire pedalos, stand-up paddle boards and kayaks, or launch your own. With stunning views, adrenaline-pumping challenges, and family friendly vibes, it’s the perfect summer escape!
Pop into the campsite reception to receive a 15% off discount code.
Disc golf
Have you ever tried Disc Golf at Sherwood Pines?
Like golf, players navigate the 9 hole course, throwing frisbee style discs at fixed targets around our tree line field. Aim of the game, the player with the lowest number of total throws wins. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total beginner, this is a great way to enjoy the forest with friends and family. Located by the visitors centre, get ready to discover your new favourite sport!
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Forest walks
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies
Bond with your best friend by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company.
This interactive dog-focused trail features a variety of games and challenges for you and your happy hound to complete.
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The Stick Man trail
This interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest wildlife.
Once you’ve helped Stick Man find his way back home, complete the rubbing in your adventure passport and take a picture with Stick Man in the family tree. You can pick up your trail pack at the welcome point, located at Sherwood Pines visitor's centre.
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Forest walks
Orienteering at Sherwood Pines
The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map. It doesn't matter how young, old or fit, we have courses to suit beginners and experts alike. 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 as you can run, walk or jog on a course that is planned to suit you.
If you are a little more competitive, complete the course in the quickest time choosing your own best route either on your own or as part of an organised competition.
Adventures
If you fancy a bit of excitement why not try Adrenalin Jungle here you can take part in Archery, Laser Tag and Bubble Football this is just a few of the activities available.
Sundown Adventure Land is a great day out with children under the age of 10yrs, with plenty of rides, a playground and indoor cafe with soft play area.
Take trip on the Sherwood Forest Railway and see the woods on the steam train.
Hire a bike from Sherwood Pines Cycles and blow those cobwebs aways.
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!
Close by
We are on the same grounds as GO Ape, or rest those feet from all that walking and take a Segways ride around the Forest.
The younger visitors will enjoy the Gruffalo Sculpture Trail and all the family can enjoy Disc Golf, there are so many activities to enjoy you will struggle to fit it in to just one day!.
Visit Major Oak the most famous tree in Sherwood Forest, the exact age is not known but estimated at 800 – 1100yrs old!
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! See below for the dates Event Pizza's will be on site.
Every Friday from 7 March - 19 September
Wednesday - 20 August
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. See below for the dates Dizzie's will be on site.
Every Saturday from 5 April - 27 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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