Tourist Information Centres

Welcome to Newark and Sherwood, the home of Robin Hood.

Visit our friendly and helpful staff at the Ollerton Tourist Information Centre for all the information you need when visiting Ollerton, Sherwood Forest and the surrounding area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Main Services

Advice on Local Accommodation and our Book a Bed Ahead Service (both locally and nationally)
Information on What to See and Where to Eat within the District
Information on Museums and Exhibition Centres
UK Holiday Information - we have brochures for destinations all over the UK.
Ticket sales for local events such as the open air summer concerts
Theatre bookings for the Mansfield Palace Theatre
Our Whats on guide, The At Your Leisure Guide gives full information of upcoming events in the district. We also produce a detailed weekly listing of local events
Public Transport information including Bus/Rail timetables
Free route planning service.
Information on Walking and Cycling routes
Original Souvenirs, local interest books, publications, guidebooks, maps and postcards
Extensive local information (eg Where to park, shopping, local markets, antiques)
All the information you need on exploring Robin Hood country

Special Events Coming Soon

Robin Hood Festival 2010 - Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th August
Calling all Robin Hood enthusiasts, the 26th annual Robin Hood Festival presents another special week of medieval merry-making.

The fun-packed programme includes falconry, jugglers, jesters and jousters, along with archers and outlaws. Test your skills with the longbow or enjoy the Open Air Theatre. Meet the medieval characters such as musicians, minstrels and storytellers as you walk around the forest

Admission is free although a small charge is made for some of the activities.
Car Park charges apply.

For more information Tel: 08449 808080
Or contact us at Ollerton Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01623 824545

If you wish to experience the full week of fun and activity and require accommodation, please browse the pages of our Where to Stay guide.

Key Local Attractions Include:

Look here for inspiration

Try out our 10 Free Things to do in Newark and Sherwood

Look at our suggested Itineraries for fun days out, including car free itineraries enabling you to enjoy the area and help the environment at the same time.

We are open seven days a week excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
We are open from 10am until 1pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

1st October to 31st March open from 10am until 4pm
1st April to 30th September open from 10am until 5pm

Ollerton Tourist Information Centre
Sherwood Heath
Ollerton Roundabout
Ollerton
NG22 9DR

Tel: 01623 824545
Fax: 01623 822930
Email: sherwoodtic@nsdc.info

Files:

Access Statement (DOC, 30 Kb)
Responsible Visitor Charter (DOC, 24 Kb)

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