There are lots of events taking place this weekend so get yourself out and about. Rufford Country Park is playing host to a living history event commemorating the first world war. ‘Britain in the great War’ is part of the ‘From the Trent to the Trenches’ programme and features recreated British soldiers including mounted cavalrymen, allies and foes. There will be military drills, tactical displays, encampments, music, talks and exhibits. The event takes place on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June and starts at 11am, car parking is £5 per car. Get here early as we expecting a lot of visitors!
On Saturday 28th June, as part of their SSSI Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, the Sherwood Forest Country Park has a glow worm walk, with local experts on hand to guide you and reveal some of the mysteries relating to these insects. The walk is from 9.30pm – 11pm and is £5 per person. Pre-booking is essential so please ring for all the details – 01623 823202.(Not suitable for wheelchair users)
Oakwood Outlaws will be in Sherwood Forest on Sunday 29th June at 12noon, 2pm & 3.30pm. Come along and meet these colourful costumed characters as they demonstrate their medieval combat skills in the shadow of the Major Oak. Car park £3.
Visit the last open field farming village this weekend as Laxton holds its Heritage Weekend. There will be lots to do for all the family with ‘Spot the Sheep’ or ‘Spot the Fish’ for the children, trailer rides, arts & crafts, vintage vehicles and medieval re-enactors. Admission is £5 on the gate with under 12yrs free. Full details can be found on http://www.laxtonheritage.org.uk
The Festival of Transport takes place at Thoresby Park on Sunday between 10am – 4pm. Classic Cars & Bikes plus Classic & Performance Japanese and Fords will all be on show. This event will be a stunning gathering of over 600 classic vehicles plus an array of motorcycles, including BSA, Norton and Triumph of the British era, to Honda and Kawasaki of the Japanese era. Classic cars will however take precedence with all the great names in British motoring represented including MG, Mini, Triumph and Jaguar etc. Admission to the event is £7 for adults and £3 7-14yrs. see http://www.classicshowsuk.co.uk for all the details.
Norwell Village has 8 different gardens open on Sunday as part of the National Open Gardens programme. They include a plantsman’s garden with over 2500 different plants radiating from a ‘Monet’ pond. 32 allotments of different sizes growing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. Walled gardens, water features, sun and shade gardens, in fact something to suit everyone’s taste. The gardens are open between 1pm – 5pm, combined admission £4 for adults, children free. http://www.ngs.org.uk
For those who fancy a spot of culture Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is being performed at Clumber Park. Bring along a rug and a picnic and join some of Shakespeare’s best-written characters as they head into the forest for what turns out to be one of the strangest nights of all time. Tickets are £13 for adults and £7 for children, family ticket £36. Please ring to book tickets 01909 476592.
The Lowdham Book Festival draws to a close this weekend with lots of events taking place on Saturday including an all day book fair, an illustrated talk by Michael Payne and ‘How to Age Well’ with psychologist Sarah Dale. The final day has concerts by Warthog World of Music. Full details can be found on http://www.lowdhambookfestival.co.uk
With so much to choose from there is no excuse for staying at home