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Outdoor Activities

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From our Canals and Waterways to the Dukeries and then to the depths of Sherwood Forest, a wonderful array of nature and wildlife awaits. The County has a number of Country ParksNature Reserves, Farm Parks, Theme Parks and even a Zoo where you can get close to nature for relaxing walks, fun activities and close encounters with friendly animals.

Visit the woodland home of our famous outlaw at Sherwood Forest Country Park.  An impressive reserve of ancient oak and birch trees.  You can trace the legend from the 800 year old Major Oak, the rumoured meeting place of the Merry Men, all the way to Robin Hood’s cave at Creswell Crags

Nottinghamshire is also a haven for those of you who are adrenaline junkies and like to keep active.  See our Get Active section for further details.

    • Adventure Sports

      Adventure Sports

      The landscape of Sherwood Forest is a great setting for many adventure sports - quad biking, paintball, karting and much, much more.

    • Country Parks

      Country Parks

      For many people this is their way of experiencing the great outdoors in Nottinghamshire. You can find activities such as cycling here too.

    • Cycling

      Cycling

      An excellent option for an outdoor activity in Sherwood Forest, there's plenty of off road cycling tracks to explore and discover.

    • Walking

      Walking

      Stretch your legs on a walk through Sherwood Forest or across many of the rolling fields in beautiful areas such as the Vale of Belvoir.

    • Canals & Waterways

      Canals & Waterways

      If you like messing about on the water then there's plenty of opportunity not just via the river Trent but also on the canal.

    • Equestrian

      Equestrian

      Nottinghamshire's bridleways are great for horse riding enthusiasts as they give you the opportunity to hack without worrying about roads.

    • Nature Reserves

      Nature Reserves

      Places like Attenborough and Sherwood Forest are a haven for wildlife and atyou'll find a wonderful environment to visit.

    • Archery

      Archery

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Special offers

  1. Robin Hood Offers

    Robin Hood Offers

    Get involved in this fun Robin Hood offer at various venues across the city. Offers are subject to terms and conditions at the individual venues and may vary between offers. Offers subject to availability, please check with the venues directly prior to arrival.

    From: Friday, 4th January 2013

    To: Tuesday, 31st December 2013

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