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.
Members park for free – make sure your vehicle registration details are up to date in your online account.
Parking Charges
| Up to 1 hour | £3.50 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £7.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £9.50 |
| All day | £11.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibus/Coach - £11
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.
- Accessible toilet
- Assistant dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe
- Changing places
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Easy access trail
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Play Area
- Toilets
- Visitor Centre
Contact details
