Manchester Airport 1 hr 59
Rufford Abbey (13 min.) free entry to parkland containing the ruins of a 12th-century cistercian abbey and a later mansion. The Major Oak (21 min.) iconic & ancient oak tree known in local folklore as robin hood & his merry men s shelter. Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre (21 min.) National Trust - Clumber Park (30 min) sizable national trust parkland with woodland walks a scenic lake wildlife and a gothic chapel. Newstead Abbey (25 min.) water-features fill the 300-acre grounds of this dissolved monastery and home of byron s ancestors. Sherwood Pines Forest Park (21 min.) park Creswell Crags Museum U0026 Prehistoric Gorge (32 min.) archaeological museum in a limestone gorge caves and fissures with prehistoric tools and art. The Workhouse (15 min.) the prototypical workhouse this victorian building now tells the story of the workhouse program. White Post Farm (10 min.) farm centre selling garden buildings with greenhouses sheds and kennels plus decking and paving. Newark Air Museum (27 min.) iconic jet fighters and bombers displayed outdoors and in hangars plus cockpits to climb inside. Southwell Minster (15 min.) church of england place of worship in a spectacular 1100s romanesque space with regular services. Sherwood Pines (20 min.) scenic park popular with cyclists offering bike rentals & trails plus kids play areas & a cafe. Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park (10 min.) children s adventure park with rides themed play zones water park pony rides and seasonal events. Go Ape Sherwood (20 min.) adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. |