Meet Our Ancients Guided Walk

Name: Meet Our Ancients Guided Walk
Start: 2026-02-20T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-20T11:30:00+00:00
Location: RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Corner, NG21 9RN

Schedule

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC+00:00

Location

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Corner, NG21 9RN | Mansfield, EN

Where else can you meet the Bride of Frankenstein, The Man-Eating Caterpillar and Medusa in one place?
Get acquainted with the world famous ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest with our tree expert, Rob. Sherwood has one of the highest densities of ancient oaks in the world. These impressive trees provide vital habitat for an abundance of species and play a crucial role in supporting the health of the forest.
The walk leader will introduce you to a handful of these giants, giving you an insight into the life of a veteran oak. You will also get to hear the legendary tales of trees such as Rotten Roger and how they got their names. The walk will last for approximately 90 minutes.
Please bring suitable clothing and footwear.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this walk.
This walk is for all ages, although it may be challenging for families with pushchairs.
Photo by Lucy Hodson.