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.
The Centre is home to a variety of unusual crafts including textiles, fossils and gemstones, paintings, coppersmith, candles, fabric 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.
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.
Gifts from new and vintage fabrics, painted furniture and sewing tuition.
For personalised fabric gifts for everyone.
Unique hand painted candles, laser cut clocks, engraved wooden pendants.
Natural works of art, fossils and gemstones jewellery.
GCS Designs
A contemporary jewellery designer using sterling silver, copper & natural gemstones
Nature prints of Sherwood Forest or print your own photographs
Serving clotted cream teas, illy coffee, with quiet lounge and free wi-fi internet access. A variety of meals and snack available.
Sherbet
NEW traditional sweet shop also offering contemporary design sweets, gift hampers/boxes.
Lovingly crafted fine chocolates for all occasions.
Knitting and yarn crafts
NEW Major Brew
Blended coffees whole beans or ground, tea & hampers
It is a mix of medieval mayhem and wares, that are truly unusual and surprising.
NEW Sherwood Candles
Handmade candles and melts
Hand-crafted copper, brass and wrought iron. Polishing and repair services available.
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 655879.