| Sherwood Forest Today |
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A good place to begin any exploration of Sherwood Forest is at the Vistior Centre. The Major Oak is approximately a 20 minutes walk from the Centre, and the visitor will get a true feel of this great forest by taking any of the way-marked forest trails.
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At the Visitor Centre, you will find out what life would have been like for outlaws, kings and commoners in Sherwood Forest during the Middle Ages at the "Robyn Hode`s Sherwode" exhibition. Visitors can also view the "Forest of the World" exhibition which explores the ecology and importance of our world`s woodland heritage.
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The Country Park hosts a year-round calendar of special events from ranger-led walks to tree dressing celebrations. The Robin Hood Festival is held annually during the summer, usually at the end of July/beginning of August.
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This spectacular event is a fun-filled week for all the family with jousting, archery, medieval crafts and open-air theatre.
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The picture above left shows the bottom part of a very large trunk of a tree which can be seen on one of the walks to the Major Oak.
The picture bottom left shows one of the many lovely glades of Silver Birch.
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The picture above right and below right show ancient trees in Sherwood Forest.
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