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Go Ape - Sherwood Pines
Sherwood Pines Forest Park, B6030, Edwinstowe, East Midlands, NG21 9JH
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Why stay here ...
The Old Vicarage is a 17th-century house in a small village conveniently located just off the A1, 6 miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Pitches are located around the grounds, which run down to the banks of the Poulter.
There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserved to walk around, or you could follow one of the trails in the historic Sherwood Forest.
Guest facilities on the site centre around the Cave Bar, at the foot of an exposure of 500 million year old sandstone, and with a chillout room, TV room and games to play open Bank Holidays.
Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with showers, toilets and baby changing facilities. Family friendly. Groups welcome. Barbecues, campfires & dogs allowed. Recycling available. Free WiFi. Ice pack freezing. Parent & baby washroom and disabled facilities. Grass pitches. Electric hook ups available.
Twin Axle vehicle onwers please speak to owner at time of booking and note the length restriction.
Please keep to the left and approach the CL slowly. Please note that motor movers are advisable for caravans.
Nearby attractions and activities include:
- Golf course: 3 miles
- Clumber Park (National Trust-owned country park): 5 miles
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve: 6 miles
- Walking and birdwatching in Sherwood Forest: 7 miles
- Wetlands Animal Park: 8 miles
- Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage Centre (archaeological museum in a limestone gorge): 10 miles
- Sundown Adventureland: 10 miles
- Lace Market, Nottingham Comtemporary Art Gallery and Nottingham Castle: 25 miles
- Sherwood Forest and The Major Oak
- Bolsover Castle
- Thoresby Park
- Rufford Park
- Hardwick Hall - Bess of Hardwick
- Newstead Abbey - one home of the poet Lord Byron
- Nottingham City can be reached by train on the Robin Hood Line at Whaley Thorns station which is within walking distance.
- Newark, with its antique shops - and time your visit to coincide with one of the Newark Antique Fairs (or visit Hemswell Antique Centre)
- Chesterfield with its Crooked Spire.
Nearby Leisure:
- Canoeing/kayaking, climbing, cycle hire, cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, indoor pool, leisure/theme park, mountain biking, restaurant, sailing, tennis, watersports.
Nearby Amenities:
- Bar, farmers' market, public transport, shop.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
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Great savings on days out
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Go Falconry - Mansfield
Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG21 9JH
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Experience a truly awe-inspiring and breath-taking adventure as you come into close proximity with some of the world's most elegant and beautiful Birds of Prey! Not only will you get to hold these magnificent creatures, but under guidance from qualified instructors, you'll also learn a whole array of insightful information! With over 12 spectacular venues located across the nation, Go Falconry is the UK and Ireland's largest Birds of Prey provider which strives to provide animal lovers and bird enthusiasts with an unforgettable experience! Other locations are available, see website for more details.
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Quad Nation - Nottingham, Notts
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG22 8SY
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Prepare for mud-churning and wheel-spinning action as you try and overcome the array of challenging obstacles that await you on the treacherous off-road tracks! With over 60 circuits located across the nation, Quad Nation is the UK and Ireland's largest Quad Biking provider and, with a bucket load of adrenaline-filled experience, you're guaranteed to have a quad biking adventure to remember! Other locations are available, see website for more details.
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National Archery - Haywood Oaks
Old Rufford Road, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG25 0RQ
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With over 70 state of the art shooting ranges, National Archery is by far the UK and Ireland's largest Archery provider and the ultimate choice for a remarkable day to remember! Master the ancient art of Archery as you hone your Robin Hood-like skills on spectacular shooting ranges located across the nation! Possessing innate, competitive, adrenaline-filled thrills - Archery is the perfect activity for those of all ages and athletic abilities, making it the tailor-made event for any occasion! Other locations are available, see website for more details.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- DN22 8AS
- GPS:
- Lat 53.27236 / Lon -0.964153
- OS field ref:
- SK692753
- OS map ref:
- 120
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Retford
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Retford
- Train station within 5 miles
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I arrived thinking I would definitely stay again and left knowing I will never return
The Old Vicarage
The location is convenient, just off the A1, and the noise from traffic is not excessive. The site is attractive, with a pretty stream running through it.
I arrived mid-afternoon, rang the doorbell and waited (as the notice suggested arrivals should). I was trying to be helpful as I was due to be a few miles away for a walk. No reply. I had a walk round. No-one was to be found. To cut to the chase... noone came, so I returned at 7ish. A very pleasant young woman told me which (three) pitches were available. One would have blocked access of other arrivals (there were none), one had a tree in the way (yes) and the other meant the wheels were level but there was a big dip between them and the tree overhead dripped rain for part of the night. There seemed to be plenty of alternative spots to use (without overhanging trees and on level ground) but when I asked I was told that that is where the pegs were. In the morning I found nowhere for grey water, no rubbish bin or recycling other than a paper bin. I left with a full tank of grey water. The toilet waste disposal looked as if splash back was inevitable so I didn't use that. This has the potential to be a great site. However, I won't be returning. I did not perceive any interest in the visitor or their comfort.
Our favourite place to escape to
The Old Vicarage
We found this beautiful site not long after it opened to camping. Sue and the team always makes us feel welcome. We find it far more relaxed that other sites we've visited which is just what we want. If you have children or grandchildren they will absolutely love this place! The pretty river is shallow and children love floating down it on their inflatables. The Cave Bar is really quaint and very reasonably priced.
They have uncovered a 300 yr old oven in one of the caves and now offer delicious homemade pizzas.
Sue and her team are constantly making little improvements to the site which makes each visit even better.
I've never seen any health and safety problems as per a previous reviewer. Yes, people have fire pits, no I've never seen anyone setting anything alight with them. Each fire pit and legs and comes with a fireproof mat that sits under it to protect the ground.
If you want a site where everyone camps in uniform rows this isn't for you. However, if you want a relaxing break in a beautiful location with welcoming hosts and staff it most definitely is
Beautiful setting shame about the site
The Old Vicarage
We spent a bank holiday here with some friends , we had visited the wkend before and looked idyllic, when we returned for the bank holiday we where met with loads of tents camper vans trailer tents. To say it's a 5 van site we weren't expecting this.
Electric was tripping all the time due to splitters being installed " fire risk?
Fire pits being used with ppl clearly inebriated Fire risk?
So we only stopped one night as it was very unsafe how many where crammed in.
So to charge £5 per dog and having no electric £15 pn we won't be returning!
ISHA
Reviewed on 27/05/2019 18:33
Little gem
The Old Vicarage
This weekend I found the most idilic cirtiified camp site and only 10 minutes from home, the warm and relaxed greeting from Sue, Sean and all the staff made a refreshing change from some sites I’ve visited. The site had a quaint stream running through it, zip wire, rope swing and numerous toys provided free of charge, I took my two teenage kids and only saw them when they were hungry, so if your looking for a peaceful break in a beautiful location and only three minutes off the A1 this place is definitely for you, we’ve already booked again for August and hopefully another in October, cannot recommend it highly enough and at very satisfactory rates
mecco
Reviewed on 09/07/2018 13:36
Beautiful location by a stream - shame about quality of the site!
The Old Vicarage
Liked:
Picturesque setting by a stream
Obviously great fun for younger children
Toys and games provided outside
Has basic facilities for campers
Some electric hook up points
Ice cream van came on site
One general shop in village within walking distance.
We had good weather all weekend.
Disliked:
Price - expensive compared to similar quality sites. £20 without electric.
Entrance very narrow for motorhomes and caravans.
NOT as advertised - only came because son and daughter-in-law visited last year and raved about The Cave Bar! Sadly it wasn't open! When we asked we got a number of excuses from only used for weddings/functions to they do not have a licence to sell alcohol. There was a large marquee attached to the bar but it looked like it hadn't been used for ages. Untidy full of random stuff and not at all clean. Not sure where the advertised chill out and TV room were either- we didn't find them.
Nearest pub was around the corner but closed and derelict.
Site generally untidy. No pitches marked out and uneven field. Very low trees - witnessed two motorhomes hit their roofs on branches. Also if motorhomes went off site their pitches could be taken by someone else before they got back! People also pitched up randomly in front of you or behind you without leaving adequate space.
Toilets frequently ran out of toilet roll and soap and were not cleaned all weekend. No mop and bucket provided so campers could clean up after themselves. Hot water proved to be very intermittent in both the shower block and washing up facilities.
Rubbish bins inadequate and not emptied for 2 days.
Some of the toys lying about looked broken and unsafe.
Dogs wandered about unsupervised as did some very young children.
Hard to believe this is advertised as a wedding venue - the site does not look like the photographs!
Also no regular bus services to get anywhere else.
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