The old centre did indeed have that feel of being in the woods, however it was this location that was causing damage to the forest, which is very sensitive. The new centre is now a gateway into the amazing landscape of Sherwood Forest, and we can be sure that it's not damaging the woodland or its wildlife. From the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, you can take The Major Oak trail to visit the Major Oak. An out of the box building design, oversized shop, poor food (we attained a refund after complaining), expensive food, limited choice, ‘cafe’ too small - felt like a battery hen, £4 to park....where has the mystery of Robin Hood gone? Mostly accessible paths. The Major Oak is a 10 – 15 minute walk through the woods from the Visitor Centre. Very attractive building. We will be collating this along with some more formal consultation in the New Year, which will be used to help us form our future plans and developments for the forest and the experience we offer here. Sure-footedness required. After you’ve finished, if you want to go back to the visitor centre it’s an easy loop. Copyright © 12/10/2020 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. A one-way system has been implemented around the main Major Oak path in the forest, and we ask visitors to adhere to this for the safety of everyone on site. The addition of a bronze statue of Robin Hood outside certainly adds interest for the children. Perhaps a better way to do it would and also to reduce the cost would be to use a machine not a person. It’s certainly the major attraction of Sherwood Forest, which is located near the village of Edwinstowe in north Nottinghamshire. The Major Oak Very gnarled The Centre Tree. And it's equally as beautiful in its nakedness! Senior managers need to look at the reviews from August 2018 onward.Some reviewers mention the Craft Centre. In its present state the only thing they'll be missing is the Major Oak. It was a requirement that the new centre and car park be located outside of the forest boundary, in order to let the woodland and its ancient oak trees recover. The cafe was better, reasonably priced and consequently appeared very popular. A fence keeps folk away so you get a good view without lots of people in the way. Intermediate. The Barcaldine Visitor Information Centre is located on Oak Street and is operated by skilled knowledgeable locals from the Barcaldine Region. It has previously been bought for a multiple re-use license which is still valid. 01:45. Only a 15-minute walk from the new visitor centre, follow the Major Oak trail through the forest from the visitor centre. Mike, I Finally got Round to Publishing my Book, Currys PC World Distribution Centre Worse than Sports Direct, Cromford – Matlock Loop – Walking in the Derbyshire Dales, Sports Direct – Health and Safety Craziness, There is Nothing More Interesting Than Talking to Folk, Newark to Lincoln and Around Circular Ride, The Big Ride 2019 – Manche to Med – France en Velo, The Difference Between Happiness and Misery. The trail is clearly sign posted, so you really can’t miss it. The signed path is not paved, gently inclined in parts, and can be a bit muddy in winter. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. There are also many longer nature trails through the forest, so there’s lots to do for an extended outing. Our team here would be really happy to chat with you, and tell you about some of the plans we have for Sherwood!Best wishes,Helen. 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