Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve — Local services in Newark and Sherwood

As you would expect from such a famous and legendary place, this forestland is very well kept and quite a sight to behold because of the diversity and age of the trees. There are several trails varying in length to explore, a very decent visitor's centre, good parking (only £6 for the day), some activities for children to partake in and the odd medieval festival. A small square of shops preceeds the way to the forest with some unique ones among them.

Note that very near the forest is Edwinstowe with some lovely shops, inns, pubs and historical church (where, according to legend, Robin and...

Lovely big forest and The Major Oak was great to see. There are well marked trails all around. Dog friendly gift shop too. Dog owners be warned, they have a massive tick problem in this forest, they have responsibly put signs everywhere though, good on them. My dog had a good spot on deterrent on and several times when he just stopped to sniff the long grass on the verges, he came away with a tick on his head! It's best to keep them on the lead and give them a really thorough check after the walk. The Giants Trail is worth picking up too, lots of large oaks to see. Plenty of parking here,...

Sherwood National Forest offers a peaceful escape with beautiful woodland trails and a rich sense of history. While the forest is great for walks and spotting wildlife, some areas could benefit from better maintenance. Overall, it’s a nice spot for nature lovers, but it might not be as exciting for those seeking...