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Sherwood Castle Ltd
Rufford Lane
Rufford
Newark
Notts. NG22 9DG

Tel: 01623 824400



 

Previous guests of Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest have recommended the following activities and attractions as being an enjoyable day out particularly for teenagers!  Each is within easy driving distance.

10 PLACES TEENS WILL ENJOY

 Amen Corner Karting
 
Amen Corner Karting (2 min – 1 miles drive)

Amen Corner, Rufford, Newark, Notts NG22 9DB
Tel: 01623 822205
Web: www.amencornerkarting.co.uk

Outdoor kart circuit located at Rufford, with two small fun tracks providing arrive and drive for all ages.

 Creswell Crags
 
Creswell Crags (26 min – 12 miles drive)

Crags Rd, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LH
Tel: 01909 720378
Web: www.creswell-crags.org.uk

World famous archaeological site, a limestone gorge with caves and lake. Story telling, cave tours, hands on activities

 Galleries of Justice
 
Galleries of Justice (35 min – 18 miles drive)

Shire Hall, High Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1HN
Tel: 0115 9520555
Web: www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk

Relive the lives, trials and executions of Nottingham's most infamous criminals. Experience a real trial in the authentic Victorian courtroom.

 Go Ape
 
GO APE (14 min – 5 miles drive)

Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts NG21 9JL
Tel : 0870 444 5562
Web: www.goape.co.uk Booking is essential.

Discover the thrill of Aerial Trekking high above the forest. 2+ hours of adrenalin-fuelled fun. Swing through the trees & across rope bridges.

 Lockwell Hill Activity Centre - Quad Biking
 
Lockwell Hill Activity Centre (10 min – 4 miles drive)

Lockwell House, Lockwell Hill, Farnsfiel, Newark, Notts NG22 8JG
Tel : 01623 883067
Web: www.tiptopevents.co.uk

Offers a wide range of exciting activities and events. Try your hand at Quad Biking, Archery, 4x4s, Adventure Buggies and other activities.

 Skirmish Paintball Games
 
Skirmish Paintball Games (15 min – 7 miles drive)

Kitchener Plantation, Ollerton, Nottingham, S80 3BP
Tel: 01623 488499
Web : www.skirmishpaintballgames.co.uk

Exciting activity suitable from the age of 12 upwards. Latest Paintball guns, biodegradable paintballs, padded headgear and goggles.

 Cycling in Sherwood Pines Forest Park (Image courtesy of Forestry Commission)
 
Sherwood Pines Forest Park (14 min – 5 miles drive)

Forestry Commission, nr Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Notts NG21 9JL
Tel : 01623 822447
Web : www.forestry.gov.uk

Large network of paths and tracks. Visitor Centre with café, children’s adventure play trail. Cycle trail and mountain biking area. Bike hire.

 The Heights of Abraham
 
The Heights of Abraham (1 hours – 33 miles drive)

The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PD.
Tel: 01629 582365 (24hrs)
Web: www.heightsofabraham.co.uk

A spectacular cable car ride. Explore the amazing caverns, wander the woodland trails or take in the stunning views from the cliff top.

 The Caves of Nottingham
 
The Caves of Nottingham (34 min – 18 miles drive)

Upper Level, Drury Walk, Broad Marsh Centre, Nottingham, NG1 7LF.
Tel: 0115 9520555
Web: www.cityofcaves.com

Explore this fascinating subterranean attraction. Take cover in the WWII air raid shelter. See the appalling living conditions in the Victorian slum.

 Thoresby Mega Maze
 
Thoresby Mega Maze (10 min – 5 miles drive)

Thoresby Home Farm, Perlethorpe, Newark NG22 9EQ
Tel: 01623 822216
Web: www.thoresby.com

Thoresby Mega Maze is 10 acres of fun for all the family. Start by cracking the themed corn maze. Lots of other activities in the courtyard.

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