Guidebook for Rufford Park Lodge

 Eating Out

The Rose Cottage Old Rufford Road, Newark-on-Trent, NG22 9DD Tel: 01623 822386 Web: rosecottagerufford.co.uk Within 20 minutes walking distance. Serves quality traditional food and has a good selection of wines, beers and spirits. Get driving directions

Ollerton Watermill Tea Shop Market Place, Ollerton, NG22 9AA Tel: Web: plus.google.com Old Ollerton is definitely worth a visit especially when the Watermill is open. The tea room is one of the best in the area. Get driving directions

Launays Restaurant and Bar 8 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, NG21 9QA Tel: Web: www.launaysrestaurant.co.uk If you are looking for something out of the ordinary you should find something here to intrigue you. Try the flower pot or sweet shop deserts, or maybe a Baileys ice tea Get driving directions

The Dog and Duck Main RoadEdwinstowe, Kings Clipstone NG21 9BT Tel: 01623 822138 Web: www.thedogandduck.info Quality traditional food in a popular and pleasant pub setting. Get driving directions

The Maypole at Wellow Newark Road NG22 0EA Tel: 01623 835891 Web: www.maypoleinn.com A very welcoming pub with a cosy lounge-bar area ideal for relaxing with a couple of drinks before tucking into one of their traditional dishes. Get driving directions

Forest Lodge Hotel 4 Church Street Edwinstowe NG21 9QA Tel: 01623 824 443 Web: www.forestlodgehotel.co.uk Multi-award winning 18th Century coaching house with excellent beers and fine dining. Get driving directions

Bars

The White Hart Market Place, Ollerton, Newark Nottingham NG22 9BL Tel: 01623 822410 Web: www.facebook.com Traditional pub in a traditional village setting. Samuel Smith beers and lagers and local craft beers. Get driving directions

 Activities and Attractions

The Adrenalin Jungle Deerdale Lane, Bilsthorpe, North Nottingham NG22 8SY Tel: 01623 883980 Web: www.adrenalinjungle.com THE place to go if you are looking for just about any kind of outdoor activity, from Archery to Paintball, Quad Biking and Segway Get driving directions

White Post Farm Mansfield Road NG22 8HL Tel: 01623 882977 Web: whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk Very popular attraction where you can get up close and personal with a variety of animals. Get driving directions

Go Ape Sherwood Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH Tel: 0330 134 6461 Web: goape.co.uk/days-out/sherwood Swing through the forest and get the best views over 3000 acres of woodland – A great place to escape and enjoy epic outdoor adventure activities Get driving directions

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Swinecote Road Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9HN Tel: 01623 823202 Web: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk Robin Hood museum and tea rooms, and entrance to the trail leading to the famous Major Oak Get driving directions

Sherwood Forest Art and Crafts Centre Forest Corner Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9RN Tel: 01636 650000 Web: www.sherwoodcraft.co.uk Arts and crafts centre and home of one of the best tea rooms around. “Locke’s Handmade Chocolate” is a new addition and worth the visit alone. Can be used as alternative parking for the visitor centre which is only a short walk across the cricket green. Get driving directions

Amen Corner Karting Amen Corner Rufford, Newark, Notts NG22 9DB Tel: 01623 822205 Web: www.amencornerkarting.co.uk Outdoor go-karting park with two fun tracks and a 550m pro-kart circuit, opposite entrance to Center Parcs. Arrive and drive! Get driving directions

Center Parcs Sherwood Forest Rufford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9DN Tel: 03448 267 723 Web: www.centerparcs.co.uk The spa and leisure facilities here are sometimes available to day visitors. Please check with Center Parcs direct as booking in advance is necessary. Get driving directions

Wheelgate Park Farnsfield Newark, Notts NG22 8HX Tel: 01623 882773 Web: www.wheelgatepark.com Amazing family focused all-weather Theme Park set in 30 acres of beautiful countryside with 20,000 sq ft of indoor attractions. Get driving directions

Sightseeing

Rufford Abbey Country Park English Heritage, Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF Tel: 0800 015 0516 Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk Visit the famous ruins of Rufford Abbey and historic grounds, and enjoy the gift and craft shops, tea room and restaurant. Get driving directions

The Mill (Rufford Country Park) Rufford Lane, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DG Tel: 01623 821315 Web: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk The Mill now incorporates a garden centre, tea room and gift shop, and is famous for its natural water splash feature where the road runs through the stream. Is also the main entrance for the lake. Get driving directions

Clumber Park Blyth Road Nottinghamshire S80 3PA Tel: 01623 835333 Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk A beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods with 3,800 acres to explore complete with lake, gothic style chapel and walled garden. Great for cycling and hiking Get driving directions

Cresswell Crags Crags Road Welbeck, Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 3LH Tel: 01909 720378 Web: www.creswell-crags.org.uk Archaeological museum in a limestone gorge featuring caves and fissures with prehistoric tools and art Get driving directions

Groceries

Tesco Forest Road New Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9PL Tel: 0345 677 9525 Web: www.tesco.com A well stocked store for all your needs, with ample parking and petrol. There is also an Asda opposite and a Co Op on the main road. Get driving directions

Goff’s Butchers 43 High Street Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9QR Tel: 01623 824598 Web: www.goffsbutchers.co.uk One of two fantastic butchers in Edwinstowe, Goff’s has a reputation for quality and locally sourced contemporary pre-prepared produce. Award winning sausages include the Sherwood Porker and varieties include Onion Marmalade Porker. Don’t go anywhere until you have been here! Get driving directions

Arts and Entertainment

Sherwood Forest Art and Crafts Centre Forest Corner Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9RN Tel: 01636 650000 Web: www.sherwoodcraft.co.uk Arts and crafts centre and home of one of the best tea rooms around. “Locke’s Handmade Chocolate” is a new addition and worth the visit alone. Can be used as alternative parking for the visitor centre which is only a short walk across the cricket green. Get driving directions

Other

Rufford Park Golf And Country Club Rufford Lane Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9DG Tel: 01636 825253 Web: www.ruffordpark.co.uk 18 hole golf course, conference and meeting facilities, and popular wedding venue. Get driving directions

St Mary’s Church Church Street Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9QA Tel: 01636 822430 Web: www.stmaryt.org Reportedly the church where the marriage of Robin Hood and Maid Marion took place. Get driving directions