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The glimpses of sunshine and longer days are beginning to encourage us to spend more time out and about…..We are starting to think Spring has sprung!
Our Tourist Information Centre is well stocked with inspiration and ideas of places to go and things to do both near and far. There are lots of events taking place for this coming month here in the district of Newark and Sherwood.
The Midland Kite Flyers will be at Rufford Country Park on Sunday 17th April – 10.30am until 4pm, enjoy an afternoon of kite flying on Long Meadow. £3 car parking charge applies. Please note though, in the event of bad weather this event may be cancelled 😦
Rufford will be host to their annual Historical Bazaar on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April 11am until 4.30pm. Come to enjoy the 8th annual “shop till you drop” re-enactors bazaar, and enjoy an ancient to modern era multi-period living history show. 70+ stalls of an “elite” line up of around 30 Classical Greek to 1980s multi-era living history groups, arena displays & more are expected to be here which is set around the picturesque ruins of Rufford Abbey this weekend. Sell, browse, shop, watch & enjoy! Free visitor admission, £5 car parking fee applies.
Why not try your hand at ‘Spoon Carving’ at Rufford Country Park on 21st May between 10.15am to 4pm. Call 01623 821338 to book your place on this course at £30 per person.
Fancy yourself as Bear Grylls? Then Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve are showing you how to build a Shelter on 14th April at 11am just by using only natural materials. A ranger will be on hand to give you helpful tips, test your den when you have finished to see if it is waterproof! (suitable for aged 4 and above). This is a free event but you must book a place. Call 01623 823202.
Fancy joining the Nottinghamshire RSPB at Sherwood Forest on 23rd April for a gentle stroll through the forest in search of the magnificent Redstart, which is one of the best places to see this summer visitor. £5 Adults £3 for children under 12. Places are limited so pre-booking is essential on 01623 823202.
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is hosting lots of events for the month of May including a Dog Walk in the morning of Saturday 7th May and then in the afternoon on the same day a ‘Hedgehog Happenings’ event. Nottinghamshire Archaeologists will be at Sherwood on Saturday 28th May and then on Sunday 29th & Monday 30th are hosting ‘Sherwood Through the Ages’ where you can meet some of the characters who shaped Sherwood’s past and present.
Thoresby Park will be the setting for the 40th Classic Car, Bike and Mini Show on Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd May between 10am and 4pm. Admission is £7 adults £3 (7-14yrs), under 7’s free. There will be over 400 cars and motorbikes expected to attend. This will be a great day out for all!
On Sunday 15th May the Nottinghamshire Symphonic Wind Orchestra will be playing in the Riding Hall at Thoresby Park. Tickets for this event are £10, please book through Thoresby Box Office: 01623 822009.
Why not take a visit to Clumber Park on 21st May at 6pm to learn about the secret life of bats within the park. This will be a fascinating talk led by a bat expert and will include tea and cake! For more details telephone: 01909 476592 or take a look at their website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark