Wow, it’s a year since the last ‘Major Oak Woodland Festival’! where has the time gone? What a great festival this has proved to be provided by both Nottinghamshire County Council and The Sherwood Forest Trust.
We were there with our Tourist Information stand, loaded with local events and literature answering any questions about our local area and where to visit.
There was an array of stalls with a woodland theme lining the forest trail from the Visitor Centre to the Major Oak and back, with a chance to meet and learn about Bodgers, Chair Makers, Wood Turners, Wooden Toy & Furniture Makers, and even how to make charcoal! You had the chance to chat and learn from Conservation Organisations, Archaeologists and meet some of the Sherwood Forest Rangers.
There were modern day forestry machinery demonstrations and in comparison the gracefulness of the Nornay Shire horses, showing how timber was extracted from a bygone era.
Of course, the Festival wouldn’t have been the same without the ‘Wild Man of The Woods’ or ‘The Green Man’ as many know him by who was telling many a tale amongst the trees! He even asked the Major Oak (England’s tree of the year) questions and believe it or not it replied back with the answers!
There were many displays and demonstrations throughout the day showing how both traditional and modern day techniques have shaped the forest into what it is today.
This was truly a weekend of entertainment and education where visitors were also able to try out some of these traditional country crafts.
We are certainly looking forward to next year to take part in yet another great
‘Major Oak Woodland Festival’ 🙂