Self-guided visits to Sherwood Pines

Choose from a range of self-led activities

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day.

Booking your self-guided visit

All self-led groups must be booked in advance so that we can help you make the most of your trip.

Please contact the local learning team by emailing lindsey.mcculloch-howe@forestryengland.uk at least two weeks before you plan to visit, and they'll get back to you with everything you need to do.

Self-led activities at Sherwood Pines

Forest Activity Bag Sherwood Pines

Hire a resource-filled bag with all you need to run your own educational forest visit.

Two children in forest, one in coat and wellies is running over a dirt mound

Our way-marked trails take in the different habitats found through the forest.

Robin Hood Play Area Sherwood Pines

Let your class burn off some steam on Sherwood's play facilities.

Man playing disc golf in a park

Like golf, but with frisbees! Sherwood Pines has one of the few permanent courses in the country.

Two children looking at a gruffalo orienteering marker post

Perfect for younger children. Find 12 Gruffalo markers using a simple map.

Children in trenches exhibition

This life-size recreation of a trench system brings to life the experience of soldiers during the First World War.

Close up of an orienteering compass on top of a map

Put your class' geography and navigation skills to the test.

Learning Westonbirt

Explore Sherwood Pines and earn some stamps for your learning passport too.