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Stapleford Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

 
 
Christmas 2010 Events at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Saturday 23rd October – Sunday 31st October Sherwood’s Spooky Treasure Trail Available daily between 11am & 3pm £1 per trail leaflet. Follow this self-guided trail around the spooky glades of this legendary forest and find out more about its secrets! Sunday 24th October Wildlife Day – Seed Hunt Sunday 11am – 3pm Join the rangers to hunt for fallen acorns from the famous old oaks of Sherwood Forest, then take some away with you. Plant them up and grow them on for a couple of years before you bring them back to us to grow on in the Tree Nursery for use in the future Sherwood Forest area. Come in suitable clothing for the outdoors and be prepared to wait, as we can only allow so many people into the Major Oak compound at one time. Monday 25th October Spooky Lanterns 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm £5 per lantern. Transform willow and tissue into a special lantern to hang in your garden or light your way this Halloween. You’ll be amazed at the results. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited so pre-booking essential. Tel. 01623 823202. Tuesday 26th October ‘Wizards Hats’ 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm £3.50 per hat made. With Halloween fast approaching, come along to today’s willow weaving workshop where, under the expert guidance of Samantha, you’ll design and make your very own mini wizard’s hat, to impress your friends. Join us in the legendary haunt of Robin Hood for a medieval feast of 3 courses. Afterwards, dance till midnight to our all-new Ceilidh band. Dates available: 3rd & 4th December, 10th and 11th December. Adult £25, child £13. Booking/more details: Tel. 01623 821322 Friday 29th & Saturday 30th October In the Dark, Dark Wood… 6.30pm for 7pm, 7pm for 7.30pm & 7.30pm for 8pm Tickets £5 per person. IMPORTANT! Timed tickets, start times are prompt. We cannot guarantee entry if you arrive late. Are you brave enough to join one of our famous Sherwood Forest Halloween walks? Bring a small torch or lantern to light your way, and dress to spook Don’t forget to wrap up warm underneath though, and sorry but you will have to leave dogs at home. The Forest Table restaurant will sell hot drink sales and snacks during the evening. Numbers are limited, so this is strictly a ticket only event. Tickets on sale from 4th October. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01623 823202 for details. PLEASE BE AWARE - event can be frightening for young children. We advise not suitable for under 5s. Sunday 31st October Halloween Have A Go Circus Workshop 11.00am onwards The spooks are having fun at Sherwood this Halloween so come along today and learn some new skills for yourself! November “In the Footsteps of Outlaws” Trail Available daily £1.00 per leafl et. Discover more about Sherwood’s outlaws, legends and forest wildlife on this self-guided trail for all the family, available from Visitor Information. Saturday 13th November Winter Bird Walk – International Year of Biodiversity 10.15am – 12.15pm Free. Crisp winter mornings are the best time to begin your fi rst tentative steps into bird identifi cation. There are fewer species about to observe and there is little cover for them to hide behind – but our local population of both resident and winter visitors will always provide something of interest to see. Pre-booking essential by calling 01623 823202.  
Saturday 20th November Woodland Craft Day – Basket Making Workshop 10am – 3pm £25 per basket. Come along to the Visitor Centre and craft your very own willow basket with expert tuition from woodland crafts people, Ray Lister and Samantha Pearce. Tea and coffee provided but please bring a packed lunch for the lunchtime break, or pre-book a seasonal sandwich lunch with us at just £3.50 per person. Vegetarian option available. Places are limited to 10 people so pre-booking essential on 01623 823202. Saturday 27th November – Sunday 19th December, Weekends only St. Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto 11am – 4pm (last admission 3.45pm) £5 per child including gift. The forerunner to Santa Claus, and the traditional bearer of yuletide gifts, St Nicholas will be in his medieval style grotto each weekend until 19th December, ready to welcome visitors. Saturday 27th November 2010 – Sunday 2nd January 2011 Yuletide Treasure Trail 11am – 3pm (every Saturday & Sunday except Christmas Day) £1. Enjoy some of the forest’s midwinter magic on this self-guided weekend trail around the Major Oak path, with a ‘sweet’ reward for all those who complete the clues! Sunday 28th November St Nicholas Arrives… 11.00am Rumours abound that the Sheriff of Nottingham is in Sherwood Forest today to try and put a stop to any Yuletide celebrations – let’s hope Robin Hood is around to save the day! Come along to cheer for St Nicholas as he arrives at his medieval grotto. (This event involves some stunt fi ghting which may be worrying for younger children unless it is explained to them). Sunday 28th November Bill Brookman’s Christmas Capers! 12 noon onwards A little bit of Christmas magic with Bill’s unique blend of music, dance, circus and participation to get you in the festive mood. December Until Sunday 19th December, weekends only St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto 11am – 4pm (Last admission 3.45pm) £5.00 per child, including gift. Saturday 4th December Tree Dressing Workshop 2.30pm – 3.30pm £2 per feeder to take home At this time of year when we’re all busy enjoying ourselves, it’s easy to forget how hard it can be for wild birds. Come and make a simple feeder to hang on the Centre trees as part of tomorrow’s Tree Dressing celebrations, and another to take home for your garden. Sunday 5th December Tree Dressing Day Workshops 11.00am – 12.30pm and 2 – 4pm Big Switch On 4.15pm A seasonal highlight in Sherwood’s Christmas calendar. Join us to celebrate the ancient custom of Tree Dressing. This weekend all over the country people will be gathering together to show their appreciation for trees, and where better to celebrate the wonder of trees than in one of England’s most famous forests. Enjoy traditional singing and stories or join one of the workshops and help to create decorations to dress the Tree as we get ready for the Big Switch on at 4.15pm. Admire the newly dressed tree in all its splendour as the lights are switched on and a special visitor makes an appearance! Saturday 11th December Lantern Workshop 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm £5 per lantern. Transform willow and tissue into a special lantern to hang in your garden or light your way this Christmas. You’ll be amazed at the results. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Places limited so pre-booking essential by calling 01623 823202. Sunday 12th December Christmas Wreath Workshop 11am – 3pm £5 per wreath. You know Christmas is really on the way when there’s a traditional Yuletide wreath hanging on the door! Bring along a selection of greenery from conifer trimmings, holly, ivy, bay clippings, pine cones or evergreen trimmings from the garden and we’ll show you how to make your own. Bring a packed lunch for the break or pre-order a
seasonal sandwich lunch for just £3.50 (vegetarian option available). Places are limited, so please book in advance by phoning 01623 823202 or calling in at the Country Park Reception. Sunday 12th December Christmas Clowning 11.30am onwards Learn a few new party tricks to impress your relatives this Christmas at our circus skills workshop. Saturday 18th December Woodland Craft Day – Basket Making Workshop 10am – 3pm £25 per basket. Put your creative side to work and craft your very own willow basket with expert tuition from woodland crafts people, Ray Lister and Samantha Pearce. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch or, alternately prebook a special seasonal sandwich lunch for £3.50 (vegetarian option available) for when we take a short break. Places are limited to 10 people so pre-booking is essential on 01623 823202. Sunday 19th December Yuletide Lantern Walk 4.30 – 5.30pm £4 per person. Wrap up warm and bring a lantern or torch to light your way on this midwinter walk through the ancient oaks. As the sun sinks, you never know who you might meet along the way or what you might find under the ‘Tree Dressing’ oak! Warm up afterwards in the welcoming Forest Table restaurant where hot drinks and yummy treats are on sale. Numbers are limited for this ticket only event. Tickets on sale from 22 November. Please book early on 01623 823202 to avoid disappointment. Friday 24th December Christmas Eve Walk 11am – 12.30pm Adults £3, children £1.50. Escape the hustle and bustle of high street shopping and the last minute Christmas rush, and enjoy a gentle stroll with a ranger through the ancient glades of Sherwood, looking for winter wildlife and discovering more about this legendary forest. (Please note: Restaurant and shops close at 2pm today). Sunday 26th December Boxing Day Revival Walk 11.30am – 1pm Adults £3, children £1.50. If your head’s a bit fuzzy or you’ve overdone the excesses of the festive period, this is your chance to savour some fresh air and get your legs working again!  


 
 
 
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