What's here? at Sherwood Forest
Available on site
Our main car park is located on Swinecote Road and has space for more than 250 cars.
Our overflow parking area enables us to accommodate 700 vehicles.
The main car park postcode is NG21 9QB. Please be aware that this is also the postcode for the neighbouring residential street, Maythorn Grove.
There is also an accessible car park for disabled visitors or those with mobility issues next to the Visitor Centre building on Forest Corner NG21 9RN.
As well as two accessible toilets, we also have a Changing Places facility which provides greater space and access for people with disabilities – and importantly, their carers too.Most standard disabled toilets are not big enough to cater for people who may need their carer’s assistance. We want everyone to be able to access and enjoy our new visitor centre – which is why we felt it was vital to provide this facility.
There are baby change facilities in the men's toilets and the accessible toilets. We are also a breastfeeding friendly venue.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
A mobility scooter is available to hire for £3 per hour.
It can be reserved by emailing us at sherwoodforest@rspb.org.uk or calling 01623 677321.
Please book the scooter in advance of your visit. We cannot make same-day bookings at this time.
Unfortunately, Our lift is currently out of order. Our cafe and toilets can be reached by following the path from the accessible car park, through the shop and down to the amphitheatre area.
If you need assistance, please ask our staff to help. Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
Toilets are situated within the Visitor Centre – please note there are no others on site.
Start your visit at the spectacular Sherwood Forest visitor centre where you'll find useful information from our staff, trail guides and inspiration, facilities, retail therapy, and some delicious food and drink to fuel your journey.
See Notts Outdoors website.
The views from our café are stunning – it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy a cuppa with a slice of cake whilst you drink in the glorious vista of the forest edge. From cheesecakes to traybakes, our counter offers some tantalising choices. Our unique triple certified coffee is fair trade, organic and bird friendly®, but, most importantly, delicious.
Binocular Hire
Make the most of the seasons with guided walks that celebrate the changes at Sherwood from the delight of the dawn chorus on a Spring morning to our summertime minibeast safaris. And year round, there are talks focusing on special subjects, which help bring this magical forest and its folklore to life.
Get in touch or speak to someone at the reserve for more information.
Our growing series of walks and trails gives you a great introduction to the forest – they are the perfect way to begin to get to know this exciting place. Developed to suit all interests and energy levels, all trails start at the Visitor Centre and follow the markers through the forest.
Take a photo of our map in the Welcome Area or download your own copy to print at home.
We’ve got games, books, dressing up, cuddly toys, scarves, cosmetics, candles and treats to eat, and lots, lots more. And for the medievalists among you, why not pick up an ornate goblet or even a Sherwood chess set? It all helps to support the work of the RSPB.
Playground
If you want to venture further out to eat, there are benches along our main routes and picnic tables on our events green and by the Major Oak.
Please use the bins provided for any litter. Or, better still, take it home with you and help keep this magical forest as natural and beautiful as possible.
Not available on site
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Restrictions
Dogs are permitted on the reserve. They must remain within sight, control and recall. Please observe dogs on leads signs where you see them, especially during breeding season (1st March to 31st August).
Dogs are permitted on the reserve. They must remain within sight, control and recall. Please observe dogs on leads signs where you see them, especially during breeding season (1st March to 31st August).