If you’re looking for a fun and educational day out for the whole family, look no further than Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Located just a short drive from Sherwood Forest (under 45 mins), this award-winning park is home to over 400 animals from all over the world, including lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, and rhinos.

The park is set over 150 acres of land, and all of the animals are kept in spacious enclosures that replicate their natural habitats. This means that you can get up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing creatures, without feeling like you’re intruding on their space.

In addition to the animals, the park also has a number of other attractions, including:

• A petting zoo
• A children’s play area
• An immersive, pre-historic dinosaur experience
• A variety of shows and talks
• A restaurant and café

There’s something for everyone at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, so whether you’re a young child or a seasoned traveller, you’re sure to have a great time.

Here are some specific things that you can do at Yorkshire Wildlife Park with your family:

• Meet the animals: The park is home to over 400 animals, including lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, and rhinos. You can get up close and personal with some of these amazing creatures on the African Plains, Asian Forest, and Polar Bear Shores. Meet the animals.
• Explore the lands of YWP: The park has twelve distinct lands to explore, from Atlantic Forest, Cheetah Territory and Lion Country to Meerkat Manor, Project Polar and Woodland Trail. Explore Yorkshire Wildlife Park Lands
• Visit Pangea: An immersive, pre-historic dinosaur experience with over 30 life-sized moving ROARING dinosaurs! Discover Dinosaurs
• See a show: The park has a variety of shows throughout the day, including animal demonstrations and bird shows. Talks And Shows
• Go on a safari: Step foot on a African safari adventure. Into Africa!
• Have a picnic: There are a number of picnic areas in the park, so you can bring your own food and enjoy a meal al fresco.
• Visit the gift shop: The park has a gift shop where you can buy souvenirs, toys, and gifts for the animal lovers in your family.

No matter what you choose to do at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, you’re sure to have a fun and educational day out. So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets today!

Here are some additional tips for planning your visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park:

• The park is open all year round, but the best time to visit is during the summer months when the weather is warm and sunny.
• The park is busiest during the school holidays, so if you can, try to visit during the week.
• Allow at least 4-5 hours to explore the park.
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, as you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather can be hot in the summer.
• Bring a camera to capture all of your memories.

I hope this short guide has inspired you to visit Yorkshire Wildlife Park with your family. It’s a truly amazing place that is sure to create lasting memories.

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Other places to visit en-route include the market town of Retford

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The Abbey is situated in beautiful parkland, and visitors can explore the majestic ruins and discover the fascinating history of the building. There are plenty of things to do and see here; from exploring the gardens, to visiting the on-site museum and galleries, to learning about the life of Lord Byron. There is also a café and shop on-site, as well as regular events and activities taking place.

The Abbey has something for all the family to enjoy and is a great day out. Visitors can take part in guided tours of the grounds, explore the museum, join a talk or activity, or simply take a leisurely stroll and admire the stunning architecture. A trip to Newstead Abbey is an unforgettable experience, and one that will stay with you for a lifetime.

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Here at The East Wing, Rufford Park Lodge, we have gone the extra mile to create a full ground and first floor plan of the accommodation so that you don’t waste any of your precious vacation time figuring it all out on arrival.

Instead, you can pre-order a grocery delivery and decide who is sleeping in which bedroom ahead of time. All you need to do on arrival is put the Prosecco in the fridge and decide whether to relax around the log burner and watch a movie, or treat yourself to a soak in the hot tub!

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When you book with us you will receive a link to our downloadable interactive Guidebook App which includes everything you need to know about access, local amenities and the main attractions Sherwood Forest has to offer.

The floor plans are included, along with operating instructions for all the appliances and audio visual equipment so that you can make the most of your stay with us.

The App can be shared and automatically updates so that all members of your family or group can be kept up to date.

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Rufford Abbey Country Park is a great day out at any time of the year, changing with the seasons and provides plenty of stunning backdrops for those group and family photos. From 28th October to 14th November it is being transformed into an enchanted wonderland, so even if you have visited before you won’t have seen it quite like this.

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We chose this particular model as it has 337 litres of fridge space and 177 litres of freezer space which should be ample for the groups and families we regularly accommodate. We have adjusted the shelves so that it will store both cans and bottles of your favourite Prosecco and white wines, along with all the other essentials.

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Nottinghamshire Live is published by the Nottinghamshire Post, and includes an Instagram feed showcasing the best images from around the county, with new images added daily.

People in the Ollerton area can now order food via Uber Eats, which is good news for any guests staying at our holiday cottage.

Foodies will be happy to know that as of Thursday, March 2,5 2021 the popular delivery app will enable customers to order food from the comfort of their homes, at the touch of a button.

No longer will you need to hunt for the closest drive-thru or takeaway for your weekend treat, as McDonald’s becomes the first restaurant to launch in the area via the Uber Eats app.

The app is available every day of the week from 8am – midnight, meaning breakfast, lunch or dinner can be delivered straight to your door.

Toussaint Wattinne, general manager of Uber Eats in the UK, commented: “We are really excited to be launching in Ollerton, firstly with McDonald’s and a host of local restaurants joining in the coming weeks. We hope to make it even easier for local residents to enjoy a variety of delicious food both comfortably and safely.”

Uber Eats launched in the UK in 2016 and is active in most major cities and town in the country.

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However, it is well worth remembering that you can still get a great breakfast at Limes Cafe, and there are numerous quality tea rooms in the area along with many excellent pubs, inns and restaurants all reopening soon and in need of your long overdue custom!

Taking place on July 15th to 18th, the location for this year’s event will be Victoria Embankment, organised by AdventureCinema which is bringing staycation entertainment to 15 major cities across the UK in 2021.

Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be reserved for family films, with classics like The Lion King and The Goonies, and modern favourites like The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long, Onward and Doolittle.

There will also be mouth-watering street food from local traders, curated by Street Food Warehouse. Visitors can expect everything from gourmet burgers and bruschetta to crepes and caramel ice-cream, along with a bar serving beers and bespoke cocktails.

Gates will open up to three hours before each film starts.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings will feature live comedy from some of the UK’s most exciting comedians, followed by blockbuster movies.

With a varied mix of films on offer – including favourites such as Grease and Dirty Dancing and some of 2020’s finest like Joker, JoJo Rabbit and The Invisible Man – there’s something for all the family.

The event will kick off on the Thursday with a special showcase of short movies from some of the UK’s finest independent filmmakers.

Different in each region, the showcase will highlight the work of local creatives, giving their films a major platform, with £2 from every ticket sold for the short film nights going to support local film organisations within each city.

To ensure the safety of its events, Film & Food Fest will be taking place exclusively in socially spacious, outdoor venues across the country. There will also be other measures in place, meaning the festival will be 100 percent compliant with government safety guidelines.

Prices:

Thursday evening (short film showcase) tickets cost £6 + booking fee

Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets start from £16.50 + booking fee

For afternoon showings, children 12 years and under go half-price + plus booking fee

For more information visit filmandfoodfest.com

Ticket holders will be offered a 100 percent money-back guarantee if the event isn’t able to go ahead.

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The Victorians knew a thing or two about steam power, and delivering water to the growing population and industries in the Nottinghamshire area required a big solution. Preserved in all its original majesty is the pumping station at Papplewick, home to steam powered beam engines designed by James Watt, and the finest examples in Britain.

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In addition to the beam engines are the Lancashire boilers that create the steam to drive the engines, and the stunning underground vaulted reservoir.

Workshops and public steaming days can be booked in advance, and the site is also home to craft fairs and classic and vintage car shows.

The spectacular backdrop is also now available as a wedding venue, which is especially good news for those wanting to satisfy their steampunk tendencies.

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These stunning machines were built to last and, thanks to the protected status of Scheduled Ancient Monument and the hard work of a team of volunteers, the pumping station and engines are as close to immortal as you can get.

Around ten minutes drive from our self-catering holiday home, the new Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is the perfect place to start exploring the ancient woodlands and RSPB nature reserve.

With maps, trail guides for cycling and walking, birdwatching journals and information on all the local area has to offer, this modern facility also includes a cafe, shop and accessible toilets and showers.

If you have come to see Robin Hood’s Major Oak, it is well signposted from the start of the trails across the road from the car park.

It is also ideally located for the Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre and Edwinstowe town where you will find pubs, shops, our favourite butchers and a popular bistro. Between the Visitor Centre and the town you will find St Mary’s Church where legend tells us Robin and Marian were wed. The church is opposite Launay’s and Forest Lodge which are both wonderful places to eat and drink.

For more on the local history, see Edwinstowe Historical Society 

If you have visited the area before and wondered what has happened to Sherwood Forest, you will see from the map below how it has changed since the days of Robin Hood. There are still many large areas of the original forest in existence and the Visitor Centre alone boasts 1000 acres. Other areas include Clumber Park, Sherwood Pines, Rufford Country Park and Thoresby Hall.

Many of the locations attributed to the legend of Robin Hood, his merry men and adversaries are hidden away. So, if you have an irresistible urge to go off the beaten track and hunt down one or more of these, the treasure map is below. For those less adventurous we recommend the intricate wood carving that adorns one of the fireplaces at Thoresby Hall, No. 4.

Our accommodation is roughly ten minutes drive from Edwinstowe and Ollerton.