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Sherwood Castle Ltd
Rufford Lane
Rufford
Newark
Notts. NG22 9DG
Tel: 01623 824400
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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
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Alton towers (1 hour – 55 miles drive)
Alton Towers, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB
Tel: 08705 20 40 60
Web: www.altontowers.com
Something for the whole family, with tons of terrific roller coasters, rides, amazing live shows, fabulous, fun-packed activities for all ages.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exciting activity suitable from the age of 12 upwards. Latest Paintball guns, biodegradable paintballs, padded headgear and goggles.
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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.
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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.com
A spectacular cable car ride. Explore the amazing caverns, wander the woodland trails or take in the stunning views from the cliff top.
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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.
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