The nation's forests are for all to enjoy
This page offers helpful information help you plan a stress-free visit to Sherwood Pines.
Essentials
Toilets
We have four accessible toilets at Sherwood Pines.They are situated at the visitor centre and are opened via a RADAR key (available to borrow). The doors are 90cm wide and are not power assisted.
There are an additional 27 cubicles and urinals. Baby changing is available in both toilet facilities.
Changing Places
There is a Changing Places facility on site, situated at the visitor centre. The door is 100cm wide and is not power assisted. It is unlocked via a RADAR key, which can be borrowed from the visitor centre.
Needing help
Our friendly staff are first aid trained and can be found in the visitor centre between 9am and 4pm. There is also a 'call point' located to the left of the visitor centre doors.
Arriving at the forest
Sherwood Pines has one central car park and three overflow car parks. The main car park is closest to the visitor centre.
There is a bus stop just outside of Sherwood Pines on the main road (B6030), approximately half a mile from the visitor centre.
Car parking
There are seven accessible parking spaces in the central car park, located on the first row of spaces. They are signposted.
Parking is not free and an ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) system is in place. Payment is made via touch-screen machines that only accept card payments. Payment via cash or mobile apps is not available.
The visitor centre
Access to the visitor centre is on a hard surfaced path, with slight gradient, approximately 150-300m from the car park (depending on where you've parked). The double doors open outwards and are 190cm wide when both are open. They are not power assisted.
Inside the visitor centre there is a hearing loop, seating for first-aid and a cafe with ramp. Music is not played.
Getting out in the forest
The Archer's Stroll trail is a one-mile circular trail and is an all-weather, surfaced loop suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Starting from the visitor centre, follow the white arrows.
All-terrain mobility scooter hire is not available at Sherwood Pines.
Seating and shelter
There are benches across Sherwood Pines but none are specifically accessible. Other than the cafe and visitor centre, there is no other shelter.
Trails and activities
Lots of our walking and cycling trails are comfortable for a range of abilities. See our things to do page for inspiration.