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Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve contains some of the oldest trees in Europe, veteran oaks five centuries old and the world-famous, still producing acorns after standing at the heart of the forest for an estimated 800 years!
The 450 acre country park is part of the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, designated in 2002 by Natural England, the Government agency responsible for safeguarding our natural environment.
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Copper Beeches Shooting Ground has been in existence for more than 20 years. Situated in the heart of the Dukeries, roughly equidistant between Chesterfield, Mansfield and Worksop.
We welcome both new and experienced shooters, every Sunday we offer a 50 bird sporting shoot, over 6 or 7 stands.
We also offer shooters the opportunity of a 25 bird ball trap.
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Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. |
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3,800 acres of green open space to relax in and enjoy.
Discover more of the Park on your bike with over 20 miles of cycle routes through spectacular scenery. Europe's longest double avenue of lime trees line the grand entrance. Find a moments peace and tranquillity in Clumber Chapel. The recently refurbished restaurant uses fresh ingredients picked in our walled kitchen garden. |
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There’s a fairytale quality to Bolsover Castle that makes it a firm favourite with anyone looking for a great value day out in the East Midlands. Highlights include the sumptuously painted walls and ceilings of the Little Castle, intricately carved fireplaces and the magnificent indoor Riding School.
There is plenty to do for all the family in the Discovery Centre with its fascinating audio-visual displays, and extensive grounds to explore with lots of green space for a family picnic. And with panoramic views over the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover has everything you need for a fun day out in Derbyshire. |
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The Harley Foundation is based at the ducal estate of Welbeck. Ivy, Duchess of Portland, set up the Foundation as a Charitable Trust in 1977, "to encourage creativity in all of us" and to ensure the continuation of specialist hand-skills in an age of mass production. She envisaged the Foundation helping artists to work by offering them affordable studio space in tranquil surroundings.
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Dukeries Garden Centre is situated in the extensive grounds of Welbeck Abbey, close to the town of Worksop. The centre oozes an historic charm and provides a unique shopping experience amongst the original Victorian glasshouses - whilst a modern extension ensures that there is plenty of room for our extensive lifestyle ranges, gardening accessories, wild bird care, gifts and Pet Centre.
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Based in the heart of Sherwood Forest on the Welbeck Estate in North Nottinghamshire, the school is housed in the former fire stables, dating back to 1870. Newly refurbished training rooms are specially equipped for the teaching of breadmaking, cheesemaking, brewing, butchery, charcuterie and preserving. The environment is serene and inspiring, but very accessible.
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Sherwood Pines Forest Park is the largest woodland open to the public in the East Midlands. The forest is a fantastic and inspiring place to experience the outdoors. With everything from watching wildlife to cycling, there is something for everyone all year round.
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Southwell ploughing match is the largest agricultural one day show in Nottinghamshire, established in 1855 and run by a committee comprising of local business people and rural enthusiasts. The annual show is held at a different venue every year with 2011 being held at Leyfields farm, celebrating the Mawer family's centenary of farming in Kneesall. To recognize this, the floral art theme for 2011 is 'celebrating one century in farming' in the horticultural and domestic marquee.
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We are one of the leading company's who run Airsoft war games. We have been around the Nottinghamshire area for 15 or more years and hold a good reputation for being one of the leading company's in this field, We have developed our games over many years. We can accommodate our games to suit all clientele. Our marshals are long standing who have a combined Airsoft experience of over 40 years...
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