Finding fungi, taking a tour with the Sheriff and Hallowe’en happenings at Sherwood Forest
Autumn’s officially here and the leaves are turning copper and golden in Robin Hood’s forest, but although the nights are drawing in there’s still lots to do in Sherwood.
After a summer break, the Sheriff of Nottingham returns to lead his regular tours through the trees at RSPB Sherwood Forest at Edwinstowe, in Nottinghamshire.
Packed with fascinating historical facts and fabulous folklore, these tours are always time well spent among the ancient oaks of Sherwood.
Tours take place on Sunday 28th September and Sunday 19th October (both 1pm), tickets priced at £9 (£7.40 RSPB members).
Also taking place on Sunday 28th September is another of the popular Sherwood Bug Safaris. Ideal for children from 4-14, these guided events help children get to identify different species and understand the importance of invertebrates.
Walk leaders will provide sweep nets and bug pots to study some of the forest’s tiniest residents.
All children must be accompanied by an adult (maximum of two adults per group).
Places cost just £7 per child (£5.80 per RSPB member) and £4 per adult.
On Saturday 4th October, we celebrate UK Fungi Day, with the expertise of the Nottinghamshire Fungi Group on hand to provide free walks, talks and activities (from 10am).
Walks can be booked on the day on a first come, first served basis. This is not a foraging event as picking fungi is not permitted within a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Then, before we know it, the spooky season of Hallowe’en will be upon us.
From Saturday 18th October, families can set out on our Spooky Scarecrow Adventure – Robin Hood and the Haunting of Sherwood.
Can you solve the secret codes to break the curse using the spooky alphabet, and uncover the mystery?
Trail sheets can be purchased in the Visitor Centre for £4.50.
And on Saturday 1st November (2pm), it’s time to make a woodland hideout for a witch or a wizard, with storytelling and a lovely warming hot chocolate drink to keep the shivers at bay.
This is a brilliant activity for children to get creative in the great outdoors and adults get to join in for free!
Tickets are £9 (£7.40 RSPB members).
To book tickets and for details of all upcoming events at RSPB Sherwood Forest, go to www.visitsherwood.co.uk/events/