Previous guests of Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest have recommended the following activities and attractions as being an enjoyable day out particularly for younger children. Each is within easy driving distance.
10 PLACES YOUNGER KIDS WILL ENJOY
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Gulliver’s Kingdom (59 min – 32 miles drive)
Gulliver’s Matlock bath Temple Walk Matlock bath Derbyshire DE4 3PG
Tel: 01629 580540 / 01925 444888
Web: www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Little Switzerland, Gulliver’s Kind of World, log flumes, dodgems, jungle play area, pedal gokarts, pirate ship and much more.
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Conkers
(59 min – 48 miles drive)
Rawdon Road, Moira, Ashby-de-la-Zouche, Derbyshire DE12 6GA
Tel: 01283 216633
Web: www.visitconkers.com/
Indoor and outdoor experiences for
all the family. Tree top walk, outdoor assault
course, steam train and interactive indoor exhibits.
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Making It! Discovery Centre (23 min – 12 miles drive)
Littleworth, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 1AH
Tel: 01623 473297
Web:
www.makingit.org.uk
Open during Nottinghamshire school holidays only. Fun and excitement “Making It!” . Fully “hands-on” galleries where everyone gets busy!
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Sherwood Forest Farm Park (14 min – 5 miles drive)
Lamb Pens Farm, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts NG21 9HL
Tel: 01623 823 558
Web: www.sherwoodforestfarmpark.co.uk
Rare Breeds Survival Trust approved centre is home to many rare and endangered farm animals. Tea room, gift shop, picnic and play areas
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Sherwood Forest Park and Visitor Centre (8 min – 2.5 miles drive)
Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts NG21 9HN
Tel : 01623 823202 / 824490 (Visitor Information)
Web : www.sherwoodforest.org.uk
Over 450 acres of the famous ancient woodland including famous Major Oak. Annual Robin Hood Festival in summer. Exhibitions.
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Sundown Kiddies Adventureland (42 min – 16 miles drive)
Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0HX
Tel: 01777 248274
Web: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk
Aimed at children up to the age of ten. Based on storybook characters, includes fairy castles, a witches cave, Train and Water Boat rides.
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The Tales of Robin Hood (34 min – 18 miles drive) 30-38 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6GF Tel : 0115 9483284 Web: www.robinhood.uk.com
Experience medieval life, legend and adventure from the times of the Merry Men. Exciting adventure ride through Medieval England.
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Twycross Zoo (60 min – 48 miles drive)
Burton Road (A444), Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX
Tel: 01827 880250
Web: www.twycrosszoo.com
Famous for its collection of primates. Occupies a site of over 40 acres. Two self-service cafeterias, picnic areas and gift shops.
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White Post Farm Centre (10 min – 6 miles drive)
Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HL
Tel: 01623 882977
Web: www.whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk
Modern working farm with over 4000 animals including chicks, lambs, deer, llamas, reptiles and piglets. Pet shop, Large indoor play area.
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Wheelgate Park (12 min – 6.5 miles drive)
Formerly Wonderland Pleasure Park
White Post Island (A614), Farnsfield, Notts NG22 8HX
Tel : 01623 882773
Web : www.wheelgatepark.com
Large indoor play centre, maze, bouncy castles, trampolines, huge adventure playground, slidemania, golf, 30 acre park, tropical butterfly.
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