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Alan
A Dale & Festa - All week
These good-natured storytellers bring the Robin Hood legend
to life with shows big on improvisation, laughter and audience
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The
Bandits of Sherwood - Thurs, Fri and Sat
This medieval comedy double act will show you how they keep
the merry men happy with their unique brand of buffoonery. Enjoy
feats of daring and audience participation! |
Billy
of Loxley & Prince Andrew of Edwinstowe - All week
A medieval mix of music, mime and magic, with some juggling
and dancing thrown in. |
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Catapult Castles - All week
A fun game for all ages! Knock
the soldiers from the castle ramparts to win a prize.
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Cheeky Chops Face Painters - All week
Want to look more like Robin or
Marian – or even one of those attractive Singing Plague Victims?
These professional face painters can help!
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Forest Bowman - Mon, Tues, Wed & Sun
Have you got what it takes to be
an outlaw? Find out with expert guidance from these local
bowmen.
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Grunal
the Moneyer - All week
When that crafty Sheriff of Nottingham confiscates all your
riches, Grunal is a useful man to know! Watch him mint medieval
coins by hand. |
Legends
- All week
This talented group never fail to thrill as they recreate the
daring exploits of Robin Hood and the Sheriff’s men with live
action skirmishes as well as the exciting jousting spectaculars
over the final weekend. |
The
Leatherman - Thurs to Sat
Look out for this authentic display of medieval leather goods! |
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Pans Pantry - Tues to Sun
Enter the colourful and aromatic
world of the ancient incense trader.
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Pye
Powder - Wed to Sun
These brightly attired minstrels combine authentic music and
verse, drama and puppetry to evoke a truly medieval atmosphere. |
Robin
Hood Minstrels - Tues, Sat & Sun
The cheery trio of troubadours add to the festive atmosphere
with traditional tunes. |
Singing
Plague Victims - All week
Bumping into this pair on a dark night would be a shock – but
as they wander round the forest they’ll have you in stitches.
Be warned – their humour is infectious! |
Sir
Ralph of Epperstone - Mon to Fri
This medieval quack has a packful of remedies to peddle! |
Swank
- Mon
Introducing the Damsels in Distress. From the dark days of yore
come Lady Lust-a-Lot and Lady Longing-for-Love on a crusade
to find their Knight in shining armour. These merry-making medieval
babes are borne on the backs of Eric and Ernie their delightfully
drippy dragons! |
What
a Palaver! - Mon to Fri
Enjoy the frantic antics of these jovial jokes as they entertain
you with all manner of japes and jests! |
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Olde Red Tail Falconry Display - Wed
A spectacular show by the country’s leading falconry outfit,
whose birds have featured on TV and in films, including ‘Robin
Hood Prince of Thieves’. |
Zebediah
the Ratcatcher - All week
Take a peek into the Ratcatcher’s hovel – home of Zebediah and
his wife, Morgator. This pair of rogues will entertain you with
herblore, riddles and demonstrations. |
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Opening
Ceremony
Monday 28 July 11am, Visitor Centre
Join Robin as he celebrates the opening of his own Festival
alongside the Singing Plague Victims, What a Palaver, Alan a
Dale and Legends. A rousing start to the week’s events - as
long as the Sheriff of Nottingham doesn’t turn up to spoil things!
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Robin
Hood's Treasure Hunt
Tuesday 29 July 2.30pm, Visitor Centre
The Sheriff thought his treasure would be safe from the
outlaws if he hid it in the forest, what a fool! With your help
Robin is hoping to find the lot and give it to the poor. Pick
up a treasure map from Robin then search the forest. A certificate
will be awarded to all successful treasure hunters. A small
charge will be made. |
Silk
Painting Workshop
Wednesday 30 July, 11am – 1pm
A chance for adults to Join Next Stage for a silk painting
session where you will produce your own piece of artwork to
take home with you. £3 per person. Places are limited so advance
booking is essential. Tel: 01623 823202. |
Falconry
Display
1.45pm & 3.15pm at the Jousting Arena
Enjoy the skills of Ye Olde Red Tail Falconry as they fly falcons,
hawks and owls. A spectacular show with the chance to get involved.
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Knight
School
2.30pm at the Jousting Arena
A rare opportunity to see the stunt riders of the Legends re-enactment
group practice their horsemanship and quintaine skills, before
the weekend jousting tourneys. |
Forest
Feast
7.00 - 9.00pm
Robin has been captured by the Sheriff and his soldiers! Wander
the paths of Sherwood and solve the clues left with Robin’s
supporters to secure his release. With clues completed enjoy
a tasty peasant supper and find out if Robin has been saved.
Tickets £6.50 adults and £4 children including the meal. Please
book in advance for this very popular event by phoning 01623
823202 or by calling in at the Country Park Reception. |
Medieval
Craft Fayre
Thurs, Fri, Sat 11am - 4pm each day at the Major Oak
Admire the skills of costumed characters as they demonstrate
ancient crafts in the traditional surrounds of a legendary forest.
In between browsing the stalls enjoy traditional medieval music
as well as jesting, juggling and other medieval mayhem! |
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Tile Making Workshops
Thurs 11.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 3pm
Join Next Stage to make your own woodland tile using clay,
plaster and materials from the forest to take home with you.
Suitable for families with children over the age of 12. £3
per person. Places are limited so advance booking is essential
by phoning 01623 823202.
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Medieval
Combat Demonstration
3.00pm at the Major Oak
Stuntmen from Legends reenactment group will highlight the skills
and dangers involved in medieval fighting. |
Hunt
the Outlaw
Fri 1 August 2.30pm, Visitor Centre
Purchase your hunting permit from the Sheriff before entering
the depths of the forest to search out Robin and his outlaws.
A small charge will be made and there is a certificate for all
successful hunters. |
Have
a go Jesting
Sat 2 & Sun 3 August 2.30pm, Visitor Centre
Learn some new skills from the multi-talented Alan A Dale
and Festa. Try juggling, stilt walking and diablo throwing!
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Jousting
Tourney
Sat and Sun in the Jousting Arena
The arena comes to life for Sherwood’s ever-popular
jousting tournaments featuring the talented Legends reenactment
group. See Robin battle it out with the Sheriff and his men.
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An
Evening of Medieval Merriment
Sat 2 August 7.30 – 10pm
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with Robin, his outlaws and
other Festival favourites. There’ll be juggling, jesting, music
and general medieval mayhem. A good time will be had by all!
Refreshments will be available for purchase. Adults £4, children
£2.50, family group ( 2 adults & 2 children) £12. Tickets should
be purchased in advance by phoning 01623 823202 or by calling
in at the Country Park Reception. |
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Have a Go Archery
Sun 3 August, 11am & 4pm, Major Oak
For a small charge you can try
your hand at longbow archery under the expert guidance of
the Forest Bowmen.
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For more information about the Robin Hood Festival
and how to get to the festival use this link .
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