January kick starts thoughts of the warmer months ahead and planning. This may be anything from your annual holiday to your favourite destination, possibly staying at a lovely quaint town along the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline or embarking on a walking holiday taking in the spectacular landscapes of Hadrian’s wall or it could simply be a day out to that popular attraction holding their annual event. Whatever your thoughts are, why not call into your local Tourist Information Centre who can help and point you in the right direction of brochures and pamphlets.
Up until February half term, we here, at Rufford Country Park are open 10-4pm Mon-Fri and 10.30-4.30pm Sat & Sun then it will be 10.30-4.30pm daily.
We now have in stock a selection of the 2016 new holiday brochures ranging from Essex to Northumbria or maybe Stay On A Farm with many more due to arrive over the forthcoming weeks
For the walkers amongst you we have saleable books ranging from: a Nottinghamshire Dog Walkers Guide featuring a collection of 20 dog-friendly walks varying in length between 2 and 6 miles which are designed with maximum off lead time and all walks recommend dog-friendly refreshment stops (what more could you ask for!) retailing at £7.95 to the Exploring Sherwood Forest which has five walks ranging from 3.5 miles to 9 miles retailing at £2.50. Or for those who want to ‘go it alone’ we stock the new ordnance Survey Maps which incorporate the new digital version which you can download onto your smartphone or tablet for £8.99
We stock a whole host of information on up and coming events in the local area including the concerts at Sherwood Pines in Edwinstowe. This year the Forestry Commission will be hosting Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott on 24th June 2016, tickets on sale here at £35.00 per person and Guy Garvey is performing on 25th June 2016 – tickets at £38.50 per person
Recently opened in the Apsidal Gallery at Rufford Orangery within the historical settings of Rufford Abbey Country Park is ‘Fragments in Time’ – An Exhibition of found and donated items illustrating the vanished world of the former Country House. This free exhibition is open from 10.30 – 3.30 every day, normal car parking charges apply for entrance to the park.
Don’t miss this event:- Stargazing at Sherwood Forest on 6th February 6.45pm-9.30pm where you can join the staff from Mansfield Observatory and the Sherwood Rangers for an evening of stargazing and learning about the night sky. Weather permitting – you can look for constellations, planets and stars and talk about basic astronomy- £5 per person (including a hot drink) Booking essential on 01623 823202.
Our staff are equipped with a wealth of information to help you make the most of your stay in our beautiful district.