Welcome
Welcome to Sherwood Forest
A landmark thousands of years in the making, alive with nature, history and folklore, and its all yours to explore, from its ancient oaks and legendary characters, to the work of the RSPB, protecting the forest today. Play, discover and leave with tales of your own, inspired by 420 hectares of beautiful, precious, unique woodland.
Please note the vital information about our Visitor Centre lift (updated November 2023). This is currently out of order and we are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
RetailCateringWelcomeAccessible Toilet 1Accessible Toilet 2Changing PlacesCafeShopPlay areaThere is level access from the car park to:
AmphitheatreHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
The nearest train stations are at Shirebrook (6 miles) Mansfield Woodhouse (6.5 miles) and Mansfield (7 miles). These are all served by the Robin Hood line, operated by East Midlands Trains and you can find timetables here www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Travel by taxi
Parking
The main car park is across the road from the visitor centre and a distance of approximately 300 metres from the visitor centre main entrance. Accessible parking is available next to the visitor centre with level access to the main entrance.
Parking costs £5 for non-members, and is chargeable for anything up to a full day, including for blue badge holders. Parking is free for RSPB members.
During the Robin Hood Festival, a special event parking fee applies to everyone attending.
A Pay by Phone option is now available for parking in addition to cash payments.

Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Please note, there is level access from the accessible car park, next to the visitor centre, but not from the main visitor car park across the road.

Getting around inside
Lift
Lifts to all floors
Ticket/ information desk
Welcome
Things to See and Do
Retail
Catering
Public toilet
Accessible Toilet 1
Public toilet
Accessible Toilet 2
Public toilet
Changing Places
Our Changing Places facility includes a hoist, shower, toilet and changing facilities for the comfort of our visitors and their carers.
Please request the key from a member of staff before use.
Shop
Shop
Place to eat and drink
Cafe
Getting around outside
Major Oak Trail
Designated Walking Trail
Greenwood Trail
Designated Walking Trail
Wildwood Trail
Picnic Area
Amphitheatre
Level access is from the accessible, rather than main, car park.
Play area
Customer care support
Changing Places facility
Mobility Scooter (£3 per hour)
Please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support