Visitor information
Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day.
Winter opening hours are 8am until 5pm. Gates will be locked at 6pm Monday to Friday and at 6.15pm Saturday and Sunday.
Spring/Summer opening hours are 8am until 10pm.
(We switch from spring/summer to winter hours when the clocks change - effective from the Monday)
The Visitor Centre is open 9am to 4pm.
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
NG21 9JLBy Car
Sherwood Pines is located in the Heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, on the B6030 east of Kings Clipstone.
By Public Transport
If coming via the bus take the number 14 or 15 to Kirton or Walesby from Mansfield bus station. They run every half hour Monday-Saturday and every hour on Sundays. Please check details with Stagecoach.
OS Grid Ref
53.1565299, -1.0911843
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Sherwood Pines.
Did you know it costs millions of pounds to manage the nation’s forests? Forestry England must raise enough money ourselves to continue growing and managing our forests now and for future generations. Your car parking fee supports us and the forests you love.
Our car park(s) is/are open all year round (except Christmas Day).
We operate a ticketless and cashless parking payment system that uses number plate recognition technology.
As you arrive, the system records your number plate. At the end of your visit pay at the pay station by entering your car registration. Your number plate will be recognised as you leave and the system will know you’ve paid the right amount for your visit.
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy Sherwood Pines membership now for £76 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest. Or choose to buy a Forestry England national membership for £96 a year and enjoy visiting forests all over the country. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barriered ANPR. You do not need to display your membership car disc here, your number plate will be recognised. Please visit Manage My Membership if you need to update your vehicle registrations. Only one vehicle is permitted per visit. Free parking for Forestry England national members and Sherwood Pines members only.
Parking Charges
| Up to 1 hour | £4.00 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £7.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | £11.00 |
| Over 3 hours | £12.50 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibus/Coach - £15
Motorbike - £3
Please let us know if you plan on bringing a large group on site
Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member
Additional information
Facilities and access
Pre-visit access information
Visit our access information page from the link below.
There are no bins at Sherwood Pines. Please follow the Countryside Code and take your litter home with you where it can be disposed of properly and recycled where appropriate. Thank you keeping the nation's forests clean, safe and beautiful.
- Accessible benches
- Accessible toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe
- Changing places
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Easy access trail
- Inclusive play areas
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Play Area
- Public Wifi available
- Shop
- Toilets
- Visitor Centre
Contact details
Things to do
Activities at Sherwood Pines
