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Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Nottinghamshire, England

Sherwood Pines Forest Park is a garden, park & outdoor in Nottinghamshire, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Checked on the Forestry England page: entry is free; parking is the main cost. Members park free.
Opening timesEvery day except Christmas Day. Winter 8am-5pm; spring and summer 8am-10pm. Visitor centre 9am-4pm.
Best time to goDry weekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingTicketless number-plate parking; pay at the pay station on exit (cashless). (£4 up to 1 hour, £7.50 up to 2 hours, £11 up to 3 hours, £12.50 over 3 hours)
FoodSherwood Pines Café: coffee, homemade cake and ice cream. Play areas including inclusive play.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsParking charged. Hire bikes or walk the family trails.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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