Sherwood Pines - Forestry England

Only 3 days until our forest fencing!
Our fun fencing activities provided by partners British Fencing and Premier Activate will give the kids a day out to remember!
For more information and to book, please visit info.premier-education.com/fencing-in-the -forest.

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We are excited for our fencing in the forest coming soon.
WeŌĆÖll be trying out some super-fast footwork and lunge attacks. Will you be joining us?
ThereŌĆÖs still time to book a place for children aged between 4-12 years old at info.premier-education.com/fencing-in-the -forest.

Have you heard?
WeŌĆÖve got fencing in the forest this summer courtesy of our friends British Fencing and Premier Activate.
So bring the kids along to learn their lunge, practice a parry and reposte with a fully qualified instructor on the 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th of July.
... For more information and to book, please visit info.premier-education.com/fencing-in-the -forest.
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Trail conditions are fast, dry and loose, that miserable long winter is a distant memory.
Take extra care though of front wheel washouts and in this climate rampant vegetation, weŌĆÖve been working hard to cut it back but thereŌĆÖs still plenty out there to catch you out.

Are your children struggling to put down their balance bike and master those pedals?
WeŌĆÖve got just the thing you need in our childrenŌĆÖs cycling area, with our tops tips on how to your child to ride.
­¤Ü┤Ō×Ī www.forestry.gov.uk/family-cycling-events

En garde!
Want the kids to get outdoors and try something new? Well nowŌĆÖs your chance!
We are offering fencing sessions for children aged 4-12 years old on the 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th of July at Sherwood Pines.
... For more information and to book please visit info.premier-education.com/fencing-in-the -forest
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It's not long now until another group of participants join us in the forest to complete the residential section of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award. We do still have some places left on this summer's course which takes place 7-11th August.
If you're interested in learning bushcraft skills, making lifelong friends and celebrating your DofE success then get in touch with Bushcraft Ranger Emily on 0300 067 4255 or emily.butt@forestry.gov.uk.

The forest is a great place to teach your kids to ride a bike; we have green open spaces and off-road trails perfect for starting out on a cycling journey.
Find your nearest cycling skills area, download our Forest Cycle Superstar Challenge and your little ones will have those pedals mastered in no time!
­¤Ü┤Ō×Ī www.forestry.gov.uk/familycycling

The risk of fire remains very high during this prolonged period of dry and warm weather we are experiencing. In fact, we have suffered with forest fires here at Sherwood Pines.
So far we have been extremely lucky thanks to the swift action of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. With no forecast of rain on the horizon, we kindly ask that all visitors to site help us to take extra care whilst here. Put cigarettes out properly and not on the ground; do not drop glass and r...efrain from using barbeques on site.
Additional safety advice from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue can be found below, but if you see a wild fire, get to a safe place and call 999.
https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/ŌĆ”/Safety- advice-issued-about-ŌĆ”
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Spring, leap and clamber your way through the tree tops with Go Ape Nets Kingdom, which opens in less than two weeks, here at Sherwood Pines!
For more information or to book please visit https://goape.co.uk/days-out/midlands/she rwood

Over 250 runners have already signed up to the Sherwood Pines 10k which takes place on Sunday 2nd September.
This is the 3rd trail race in the Run2U Nottinghamshire trail race series.
To enter the 10k or Family Fun Run visit www.runbritain.com/races (search on keyword 'sherwood').

Due to this prolonged hot and dry spell, the European Fire Information System have given our area the status of High/Very High Fire Danger Forecast.
Please take extra care when visiting the forest - Put cigarettes out properly and not on the ground; do not drop glass and only have campfires or barbecues in designated areas.
If you see a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999.
... http://effis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ŌĆ”/effis_c urŌĆ”/public/index.html
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Help your children become Forest Cycle Superstars by completing our cycling challenge!
Download and print the challenge to record your little ones progress as they learn to ride in the forest.
­¤Ü┤Ō×Ī www.forestry.gov.uk/kids-cycling

Did you know itŌĆÖs been proven that cycling can improve a childŌĆÖs mood?
A great reason to head on a family cycling adventure at our forests. WeŌĆÖve got 1,300km of cycle trails for you to explore or if your children need to build their cycling confidence try our new designated childrenŌĆÖs cycling area at selected sites.
­¤Ü┤Ō×Ī www.forestry.gov.uk/familycycling

The forest is the perfect place to visit in the hot weather. The trees provide plenty of shade to keep you cool even on the hottest days.

https://inews.co.uk/ŌĆ”/travŌĆ”/britains- best-forest-bike-rides/

What a cracking venue for an outside concert. Well organised, plenty of staff on hand and an awesome band. We will be back for sure.

Went to see Gary Barlow lastnight the event was very well organised and getting out the car park afterwards was brilliant. Very well organised " well done" only thing I would say after going to a concert there before is please get some screens up so people at the back can see !

Well organised event, so easy to queue for the event and the pick up drop off system and cut off time was amazing for allowing a great flow for exiting traffic. Gary Barlow event was magical and the security staff were ever so friendly ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į

We only went for the UB40 concert there! Staff were very friendly and helpful! Even gave us free water! We were also given free water throughout the concert!

Only one small moan, the stones on the path hurt feet!!

We attended the UB40 gig and I have to say, you've got some bloody amazing staff! I was with my mum who has a disability but also recently had hip replacement surgery. The help of your staff was absolutely amazing! The layout of the event was incredible and all in all we were just blown away by the kindness of everyone! JOB WELL DONE!!! MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE!!! (UB40 were bloody good too!)

Love it..

Went to see Gary Barlow...we had a 4 day break...and had the best time...

Would recommend

I've been one of the reenactors who come to do the annual Spring Thing, and it is regularly one of our own personal favourite events. The facilities are great, the ground is comfy, relatively easy to get to.

I love it at Shewood Pines, it was the first time I had been there last night to watch UB40 and I would definitely go and watch another gig there without a doubt. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, the weather was gorgeous and UB40 was really good live so I couldnŌĆÖt have asked for a better experience. I would definitely recommend friends and family to visit this place ­¤æŹ

Great place, fun trails to ride with a good cafe, cycle centre and easy parking. My only gripe is the amount of litter on the trails. I wish people would pick up after themselves.

First time here go ape is expensive but itis expensive where ever you do it but instructors were great with kids and kept them safe lots of lovely walks

Fantastic place , really enjoyed having a pic-nic and being able to chill before we seen eye Candy Gary Barlow. ’┐Į highly recommend sherwood pines for a venue concerts.

Fantastic concert Saturday night , friendly staff, great atmosphere,very well organised !

Lovely to sit with a picnic and didnŌĆÖt feel cramped up or on top of each other ,would definitely come again to see another concert !! 5 stars well done sherwood pines .

Came to the Gary Barlow show tonight and loved it!! Considering how many people were there it was one of the most organised concerts I have ever been to. The lovely staff got us into the arena quickly, and when leaving the car parks after the flow of the traffic was well managed and organised. Well done and thank you to all the staff working. Can't wait to come back for more concerts here.

Went to Gary Barlow concert on Saturday. Amazing organisation during the day ...great facilities for those queuing all day...and getting us to the stage in an organised and safe way. My only complaint would be getting out. ..we were in car park 4 and it took an hour and a half to get from the car park to the exit road....it seemed as if cars were exited from various points quicker than we were. ...

Went on an evening to attend a concert. Very organised attendants and majority of them were in good spirits and joining in with the crowd. The concert was brilliant and we were out of the car park within 5 minutes which compared to an hour at Thetford forest 3 weeks ago felt amazing... very enjoyable

My two boys (1 & 5) always love it here. Cafe starting to look better now the improvements are nearly finished.

New Go Ape being constructed, looks good so far but we really miss the board walk/tree house play area they used to have. It made it so much more fun there for the boys. My oldest used to play on it for hours with his little friends. They knocked it down, said something else would be built soon, then just put more picnic benches there and seem to have forgotten about it. So upset about that and I know plenty of other people are too.

I've been coming to Sherwood Pines fairly regularly for the last 5 years or so for the cycle trails. I've lost count of the amount of times that I've lapped the red route, which has got to be one of the tamest red routes in the country, but still a good workout. The facilities have been upgraded recently which is probably why the car parking charges have increased. I do find the ┬Ż6 to park all day a bit steep, which is why I park on the roadside and cycle in. All in all its pretty good, but not perfect.

Fist time mountain biking at Sherwood Pines and thought the red route was really good fun and flowy! Nice feel to the place! Only downside was the amount of litter on the route! Wouldn't put me off coming back though as we had a great ride!X

Never been before, normally go to Rufford park for a walk but thought we would try Sherwood pines. Would like to have spent more then 1 hour there but we thought the parking was very high ┬Ż2.00. Not sure if we would go back if itŌĆÖs going to cost. DonŌĆÖt mind paying for parking but at ┬Ż2 is a bit high. It should be one payment per car,all day.

What a cracking venue for an outside concert. Well organised, plenty of staff on hand and an awesome band. We will be back for sure.

Went to see Gary Barlow lastnight the event was very well organised and getting out the car park afterwards was brilliant. Very well organised " well done" only thing I would say after going to a concert there before is please get some screens up so people at the back can see !

Well organised event, so easy to queue for the event and the pick up drop off system and cut off time was amazing for allowing a great flow for exiting traffic. Gary Barlow event was magical and the security staff were ever so friendly ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į

We only went for the UB40 concert there! Staff were very friendly and helpful! Even gave us free water! We were also given free water throughout the concert!

Only one small moan, the stones on the path hurt feet!!

We attended the UB40 gig and I have to say, you've got some bloody amazing staff! I was with my mum who has a disability but also recently had hip replacement surgery. The help of your staff was absolutely amazing! The layout of the event was incredible and all in all we were just blown away by the kindness of everyone! JOB WELL DONE!!! MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE!!! (UB40 were bloody good too!)

Love it..

Went to see Gary Barlow...we had a 4 day break...and had the best time...

Would recommend

I've been one of the reenactors who come to do the annual Spring Thing, and it is regularly one of our own personal favourite events. The facilities are great, the ground is comfy, relatively easy to get to.

I love it at Shewood Pines, it was the first time I had been there last night to watch UB40 and I would definitely go and watch another gig there without a doubt. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, the weather was gorgeous and UB40 was really good live so I couldnŌĆÖt have asked for a better experience. I would definitely recommend friends and family to visit this place ­¤æŹ

Great place, fun trails to ride with a good cafe, cycle centre and easy parking. My only gripe is the amount of litter on the trails. I wish people would pick up after themselves.

First time here go ape is expensive but itis expensive where ever you do it but instructors were great with kids and kept them safe lots of lovely walks

Fantastic place , really enjoyed having a pic-nic and being able to chill before we seen eye Candy Gary Barlow. ’┐Į highly recommend sherwood pines for a venue concerts.

Fantastic concert Saturday night , friendly staff, great atmosphere,very well organised !

Lovely to sit with a picnic and didnŌĆÖt feel cramped up or on top of each other ,would definitely come again to see another concert !! 5 stars well done sherwood pines .

Came to the Gary Barlow show tonight and loved it!! Considering how many people were there it was one of the most organised concerts I have ever been to. The lovely staff got us into the arena quickly, and when leaving the car parks after the flow of the traffic was well managed and organised. Well done and thank you to all the staff working. Can't wait to come back for more concerts here.

Went to Gary Barlow concert on Saturday. Amazing organisation during the day ...great facilities for those queuing all day...and getting us to the stage in an organised and safe way. My only complaint would be getting out. ..we were in car park 4 and it took an hour and a half to get from the car park to the exit road....it seemed as if cars were exited from various points quicker than we were. ...

Went on an evening to attend a concert. Very organised attendants and majority of them were in good spirits and joining in with the crowd. The concert was brilliant and we were out of the car park within 5 minutes which compared to an hour at Thetford forest 3 weeks ago felt amazing... very enjoyable

My two boys (1 & 5) always love it here. Cafe starting to look better now the improvements are nearly finished.

New Go Ape being constructed, looks good so far but we really miss the board walk/tree house play area they used to have. It made it so much more fun there for the boys. My oldest used to play on it for hours with his little friends. They knocked it down, said something else would be built soon, then just put more picnic benches there and seem to have forgotten about it. So upset about that and I know plenty of other people are too.

I've been coming to Sherwood Pines fairly regularly for the last 5 years or so for the cycle trails. I've lost count of the amount of times that I've lapped the red route, which has got to be one of the tamest red routes in the country, but still a good workout. The facilities have been upgraded recently which is probably why the car parking charges have increased. I do find the ┬Ż6 to park all day a bit steep, which is why I park on the roadside and cycle in. All in all its pretty good, but not perfect.

Fist time mountain biking at Sherwood Pines and thought the red route was really good fun and flowy! Nice feel to the place! Only downside was the amount of litter on the route! Wouldn't put me off coming back though as we had a great ride!X

Never been before, normally go to Rufford park for a walk but thought we would try Sherwood pines. Would like to have spent more then 1 hour there but we thought the parking was very high ┬Ż2.00. Not sure if we would go back if itŌĆÖs going to cost. DonŌĆÖt mind paying for parking but at ┬Ż2 is a bit high. It should be one payment per car,all day.

What a cracking venue for an outside concert. Well organised, plenty of staff on hand and an awesome band. We will be back for sure.

Went to see Gary Barlow lastnight the event was very well organised and getting out the car park afterwards was brilliant. Very well organised " well done" only thing I would say after going to a concert there before is please get some screens up so people at the back can see !

Well organised event, so easy to queue for the event and the pick up drop off system and cut off time was amazing for allowing a great flow for exiting traffic. Gary Barlow event was magical and the security staff were ever so friendly ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į

We only went for the UB40 concert there! Staff were very friendly and helpful! Even gave us free water! We were also given free water throughout the concert!

Only one small moan, the stones on the path hurt feet!!

We attended the UB40 gig and I have to say, you've got some bloody amazing staff! I was with my mum who has a disability but also recently had hip replacement surgery. The help of your staff was absolutely amazing! The layout of the event was incredible and all in all we were just blown away by the kindness of everyone! JOB WELL DONE!!! MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE!!! (UB40 were bloody good too!)

Love it..

Went to see Gary Barlow...we had a 4 day break...and had the best time...

Would recommend

I've been one of the reenactors who come to do the annual Spring Thing, and it is regularly one of our own personal favourite events. The facilities are great, the ground is comfy, relatively easy to get to.

I love it at Shewood Pines, it was the first time I had been there last night to watch UB40 and I would definitely go and watch another gig there without a doubt. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, the weather was gorgeous and UB40 was really good live so I couldnŌĆÖt have asked for a better experience. I would definitely recommend friends and family to visit this place ­¤æŹ

Great place, fun trails to ride with a good cafe, cycle centre and easy parking. My only gripe is the amount of litter on the trails. I wish people would pick up after themselves.

First time here go ape is expensive but itis expensive where ever you do it but instructors were great with kids and kept them safe lots of lovely walks

Fantastic place , really enjoyed having a pic-nic and being able to chill before we seen eye Candy Gary Barlow. ’┐Į highly recommend sherwood pines for a venue concerts.

Fantastic concert Saturday night , friendly staff, great atmosphere,very well organised !

Lovely to sit with a picnic and didnŌĆÖt feel cramped up or on top of each other ,would definitely come again to see another concert !! 5 stars well done sherwood pines .

Came to the Gary Barlow show tonight and loved it!! Considering how many people were there it was one of the most organised concerts I have ever been to. The lovely staff got us into the arena quickly, and when leaving the car parks after the flow of the traffic was well managed and organised. Well done and thank you to all the staff working. Can't wait to come back for more concerts here.

Went to Gary Barlow concert on Saturday. Amazing organisation during the day ...great facilities for those queuing all day...and getting us to the stage in an organised and safe way. My only complaint would be getting out. ..we were in car park 4 and it took an hour and a half to get from the car park to the exit road....it seemed as if cars were exited from various points quicker than we were. ...

Went on an evening to attend a concert. Very organised attendants and majority of them were in good spirits and joining in with the crowd. The concert was brilliant and we were out of the car park within 5 minutes which compared to an hour at Thetford forest 3 weeks ago felt amazing... very enjoyable

My two boys (1 & 5) always love it here. Cafe starting to look better now the improvements are nearly finished.

New Go Ape being constructed, looks good so far but we really miss the board walk/tree house play area they used to have. It made it so much more fun there for the boys. My oldest used to play on it for hours with his little friends. They knocked it down, said something else would be built soon, then just put more picnic benches there and seem to have forgotten about it. So upset about that and I know plenty of other people are too.

I've been coming to Sherwood Pines fairly regularly for the last 5 years or so for the cycle trails. I've lost count of the amount of times that I've lapped the red route, which has got to be one of the tamest red routes in the country, but still a good workout. The facilities have been upgraded recently which is probably why the car parking charges have increased. I do find the ┬Ż6 to park all day a bit steep, which is why I park on the roadside and cycle in. All in all its pretty good, but not perfect.

Fist time mountain biking at Sherwood Pines and thought the red route was really good fun and flowy! Nice feel to the place! Only downside was the amount of litter on the route! Wouldn't put me off coming back though as we had a great ride!X

Never been before, normally go to Rufford park for a walk but thought we would try Sherwood pines. Would like to have spent more then 1 hour there but we thought the parking was very high ┬Ż2.00. Not sure if we would go back if itŌĆÖs going to cost. DonŌĆÖt mind paying for parking but at ┬Ż2 is a bit high. It should be one payment per car,all day.

What a cracking venue for an outside concert. Well organised, plenty of staff on hand and an awesome band. We will be back for sure.

Went to see Gary Barlow lastnight the event was very well organised and getting out the car park afterwards was brilliant. Very well organised " well done" only thing I would say after going to a concert there before is please get some screens up so people at the back can see !

Well organised event, so easy to queue for the event and the pick up drop off system and cut off time was amazing for allowing a great flow for exiting traffic. Gary Barlow event was magical and the security staff were ever so friendly ’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į’┐Į

We only went for the UB40 concert there! Staff were very friendly and helpful! Even gave us free water! We were also given free water throughout the concert!

Only one small moan, the stones on the path hurt feet!!

We attended the UB40 gig and I have to say, you've got some bloody amazing staff! I was with my mum who has a disability but also recently had hip replacement surgery. The help of your staff was absolutely amazing! The layout of the event was incredible and all in all we were just blown away by the kindness of everyone! JOB WELL DONE!!! MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE!!! (UB40 were bloody good too!)

Love it..

Went to see Gary Barlow...we had a 4 day break...and had the best time...

Would recommend

I've been one of the reenactors who come to do the annual Spring Thing, and it is regularly one of our own personal favourite events. The facilities are great, the ground is comfy, relatively easy to get to.

I love it at Shewood Pines, it was the first time I had been there last night to watch UB40 and I would definitely go and watch another gig there without a doubt. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, the weather was gorgeous and UB40 was really good live so I couldnŌĆÖt have asked for a better experience. I would definitely recommend friends and family to visit this place ­¤æŹ

Great place, fun trails to ride with a good cafe, cycle centre and easy parking. My only gripe is the amount of litter on the trails. I wish people would pick up after themselves.

First time here go ape is expensive but itis expensive where ever you do it but instructors were great with kids and kept them safe lots of lovely walks

Fantastic place , really enjoyed having a pic-nic and being able to chill before we seen eye Candy Gary Barlow. ’┐Į highly recommend sherwood pines for a venue concerts.

Fantastic concert Saturday night , friendly staff, great atmosphere,very well organised !

Lovely to sit with a picnic and didnŌĆÖt feel cramped up or on top of each other ,would definitely come again to see another concert !! 5 stars well done sherwood pines .

Came to the Gary Barlow show tonight and loved it!! Considering how many people were there it was one of the most organised concerts I have ever been to. The lovely staff got us into the arena quickly, and when leaving the car parks after the flow of the traffic was well managed and organised. Well done and thank you to all the staff working. Can't wait to come back for more concerts here.

Went to Gary Barlow concert on Saturday. Amazing organisation during the day ...great facilities for those queuing all day...and getting us to the stage in an organised and safe way. My only complaint would be getting out. ..we were in car park 4 and it took an hour and a half to get from the car park to the exit road....it seemed as if cars were exited from various points quicker than we were. ...

Went on an evening to attend a concert. Very organised attendants and majority of them were in good spirits and joining in with the crowd. The concert was brilliant and we were out of the car park within 5 minutes which compared to an hour at Thetford forest 3 weeks ago felt amazing... very enjoyable

My two boys (1 & 5) always love it here. Cafe starting to look better now the improvements are nearly finished.

New Go Ape being constructed, looks good so far but we really miss the board walk/tree house play area they used to have. It made it so much more fun there for the boys. My oldest used to play on it for hours with his little friends. They knocked it down, said something else would be built soon, then just put more picnic benches there and seem to have forgotten about it. So upset about that and I know plenty of other people are too.

I've been coming to Sherwood Pines fairly regularly for the last 5 years or so for the cycle trails. I've lost count of the amount of times that I've lapped the red route, which has got to be one of the tamest red routes in the country, but still a good workout. The facilities have been upgraded recently which is probably why the car parking charges have increased. I do find the ┬Ż6 to park all day a bit steep, which is why I park on the roadside and cycle in. All in all its pretty good, but not perfect.

Fist time mountain biking at Sherwood Pines and thought the red route was really good fun and flowy! Nice feel to the place! Only downside was the amount of litter on the route! Wouldn't put me off coming back though as we had a great ride!X

Never been before, normally go to Rufford park for a walk but thought we would try Sherwood pines. Would like to have spent more then 1 hour there but we thought the parking was very high ┬Ż2.00. Not sure if we would go back if itŌĆÖs going to cost. DonŌĆÖt mind paying for parking but at ┬Ż2 is a bit high. It should be one payment per car,all day.