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Gateway To Sherwood Forest – The New Visitor Centre

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New Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Opens In Edwinstowe

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.

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Welcome to Rufford Park Lodge, situated in Sherwood Forest and within what used to be the grounds of the historic Rufford Abbey Estate where it served as a Hunting Lodge for the head gamekeeper. 

Located in the centre of an historical area with something for everyone and enough to keep even the most active of people busy, no matter how long your stay. There are many sites of historical interest, great parks that can be appreciated on foot or bike, attractions for all ages, inns with reputations for great food, and some excellent restaurants.

Accommodation comprises a double en-suite bedroom on the ground floor , two double bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. There are two reception rooms on the ground floor – a dining room with an extendable oak table that seats up to ten people, and a lounge with reclining leather sofas, a Sony 42″ Flat Screen TV with surround sound, and Sky+ HD. Wifi is also provided for your convenience.