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Welcome to Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre
Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre and Cafe lies in the beautifully converted coach house and stables of the former Edwinstowe Hall. It is just a short walk from the famous Major Oak and RSPB Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve.
The atrium and courtyard house a variety of artists and craftspeople. Visitors can buy original and unique gifts directly from the craftspeople.
Their centre is home to a variety of unusual crafts including textiles, fossils and gemstones, paintings, coppersmith, candles, fabric crafts, paper crafts, hand crafted chocolate, handmade soap and jewellery.
We are officially excellent!
We're pleased to announce that the centre has been recognised with a 2019 Certificate of Excellence, based on the consistently great reviews on TripAdvisor.
Special events
Throughout the year there are a variety of special events to make your visit even more memorable, including themed weekends and family activities.
Children’s Crafts
Wednesday 23 and 30 October
Big Granny Square Christmas Tree
Sunday 3 November at 11am
Christmas weekend
Saturday 23 November to Sunday 24 November
With Christmas activities including carols from the Sherwood Forest Brass Band
Yarn Bomb Christmas Tree
Ursula in Unit 12 at our Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre is wishing everyone a wonderful woolly Christmas this year with a fun event in November.
Granny Square Christmas Tree Sunday 3 November at 11am
Ursula and her knitting volunteers will be revealing the Big Granny Square Christmas Tree in the courtyard of the craft centre. You can take part in the charity competition "How many squares did we use to make the tree?" with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Society.
The tree has been created and lovingly decorated by crafting volunteers and is a tribute to all of the grannies and grandma’s that have had the time and patience to teach many of us how to knit or crochet.
The centre is also full of seasonal hand-made gifts that are completely unique and perfect for Christmas and the café is a popular retreat after a brisk walk in the nearby forest.
Craft studios
There are eleven studios enclosed by a glass foyer ensuring that your visit is unspoilt by the weather. In the courtyard outside there are five more studios with a small picnic area nearby.
The centre is a working art and craft centre with an extensive variety of arts and crafts where you can see craft workers putting the finishing touches to original gifts and products.
Three Little Daisies
Gifts from new and vintage fabrics, painted furniture and sewing tuition.
The Fabric Bug
For personalised fabric gifts for everyone.
Grannies Candles
Unique hand painted candles, laser cut clocks, engraved wooden pendants.
Stone Treasures
Natural works of art, fossils and gemstones jewellery.
Jeremy Mayes
Original paintings and prints.
The Crafty Forester
For paper craft, mixed media and art supplies.
Sherwood Forest Photography and Prinitng
Nature prints of Sherwood Forest or print your own photographs
The Cafe in Sherwood Forest
Serving clotted cream teas, illy coffee, with quiet lounge and free wi-fi internet access. A variety of meals and snack available.
Twiss Pens
Handmade pens for every pocket all made on the premises.
The Little Chocolate Shop
Lovingly crafted fine chocolates for all occasions.
Unit 12
Knitting and yarn crafts
The Forest Archer
It is a mix of medieval mayhem and wares, that are truly unusual and surprising.
Ellebee Textiles and Homewares
Bespoke handmade homewares including cushions, lamps and footstools
The Coppersmith
Hand-crafted copper, brass and wrought iron. Polishing and repair services available.
Simpley Natural
Natural salts, handmade bath and body products.
Join in the conversation
Take a look at the centres Flickr image gallery to see over 200 photo's detailing the studios, crafts and products!
For reviews of the centre or to leave your own feedback visit Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre's Trip Advisor page.
Family friendly and accessible
The craft centre’s studios are accessible to everyone including wheel chair users and prams and pushchairs are also welcome. There are also baby-changing facilities.
Groups are welcome, either with or without prior notice. Best of all, admission is completely free.
Demonstrations and exhibitions
Groups regularly join us in the atrium of the craft centre to give visitors a chance to see their craft demonstrations and exhibitions.
Opening times
Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre is in Edwinstowe next to the Youth Hostel just off the A614 and is just a few minutes walk from the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Summer (1 April to 30 September)
10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (some studios may be open Mondays).
Winter (1 October to 31 March)
10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday (some studios may also be open on Mondays and/or Tuesdays).
Parking
Car parking is free at the centre and additional public car parks are available nearby (charges may apply).
Studios for rent
If you are interested in renting a studio for your own business please contact us on 01636 655879 or e-mail property@nsdc.info
The atrium at the centre is available for hire for functions etc. If you would like to book it please call on 01636 55890.
Contact us
01636 650000
Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre
Forest Corner
Edwinstowe
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9RN
Downloads
- Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre leaflet (PDF File, 2,173kb)
