There cannot be anyone who has not heard of Robin Hood, and we are situated just half an hour's drive from the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre at Edwinstowe, from where you can walk to the Major Oak - reputedly Robin's hiding place. Whatever the legend, this area has some of the oldest veteran oak trees alive today and has a marked walk which takes you through the ancient forest to see them. Close to the Visitor Centre is the craft Centre at Edwinstowe - a covered complex where craftsmen are grouped in small units demonstrating and selling their skills and wares.

If crafts are your interest, a short drive from Edwinstowe brings you to Rufford Park, where you can walk round the picturesque lake or through the woods, study the ruins of Rufford Abbey and visit the craft and garden centres. Of course, you can get a cup of tea or a meal here too!

If you are really the active, outdoors type, you might enjoy swinging through the trees at 'Go Ape' at Sherwood Pines. You can take a leisurely walk, hire a bicycle, or for the really adventurous, try the high rope walks and tree to tree zip wires. This needs to be pre-booked, but is open all year.