Sherwood Forest Glamping

Planning a Sherwood Forest glamping trip? This famous Nottinghamshire forest is the perfect place for a back-to-nature escape, whether you're looking for child and dog-friendly activities at Sherwood Pines or want to visit Robin Hood's famous hideout, the Major Oak tree. Accommodation options at the forest can be busy and get booked up early though, so to avoid the crowds, why not stay just outside of the forest? Read on to find out about staying at our nine-acre glamping site, BrackenXcapes, which is just 14 miles from Sherwood Forest.

Glamping near Sherwood Forest

BrackenXcapes offers an intimate, luxury glamping experience just a 25-minute drive from Sherwood Forest's gateway village, Edwinstowe. Escape the crowded Sherwood Forest accommodation and relax in our peaceful nine-acre glamping field, where you can enjoy walks through our young woodland and apple orchard, roast marshmallows over the communal fire pit and even soak in a hot tub under the stars. From lodges with hot tubs near Sherwood Forest to furnished bell tents, our accommodation options at BrackenXcapes include:

• Glamping bell tents - our cosy and luxurious four-metre bell tents feature full beds that sleep up to four people, furnished with coir matting and extra blankets for those chilly nights and access to shared BBQs, toilets and hot showers.

• Glamping pods - our three modern and spacious pods each sleep two-to-three people, with private kitchens, bathrooms and home comforts like smart TVs and WiFi. You'll also have your own private outdoor space with picnic table and BBQ.

• Bracken Heights lodge - our tiny house on wheels has a wood cabin vibe and sleeps two-to-three people across two separate lofts, with a kitchen, bathroom and lounge. Enjoy a private outdoor space with deck and BBQ . Looking for lodges with hot tubs near Sherwood Forest? Bracken Heights has an inflatable Lay-Z-Spa off the deck.

• The Fern - searching for holiday cottages near Sherwood Forest? Our luxury two-storey annexe sleeps up to five people and is self contained with a private full kitchen, bathroom, enclosed garden with a Tuff Spas hot tub and an optional EV charger - you'll also have full access to our nine-acre site.

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Sherwood Forest Glamping Activities

From BrackenXcapes, it's just a 25-minute drive to the small village of Edwinstowe, which serves as the gateway to Sherwood Forest's ancient woodland. Here, there are multiple walking loops ranging from 45 minutes to 2.5 hours, but if you're pressed for time, you can follow a shorter, more direct trail to the unmissable Major Oak. This oak tree is between 1,000 and 1,200 years old and its canopy spreads 28 metres wide; it's said to have been used by the legendary outlaw, Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men as a shelter. You can find a trail map here, or stop in at the Visitor Centre and chat to the friendly staff and pick up a souvenir.

If you're looking for more action though, head south of Edwinstowe to Sherwood Pines, where you'll find plenty of fun activities for kids of all ages. Bring or hire bikes and take to the nearly 20 miles of cycling trails, as well as a bike park complete with exciting dirt jumps. For a natural high, try out Go Ape's range of treetop obstacle courses, and if you're visiting with young children, there's even a Gruffalo and a Stick Man Trail. 

Both Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Pines welcome dogs and are perfect for long walks. There's even a Wallace and Gromit 'Forest Walkies' trail with challenges and games for your hound to complete along the way. If you're looking for Sherwood Forest dog-friendly accommodation, then you're in luck at BrackenXcapes too. Our cottage, pods and bell tents all allow dogs and enjoy access to an enclosed nine-acre field perfect for on-site dog walks. Other dog-friendly locations nearby include National Trust site Clumber Park.

Where to eat at Sherwood Forest

You'll find cafés for light lunches, baked treats and drinks at both Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Pines. There are also plenty of picnic tables and space to lay out your blankets at both sites if you're planning on bringing your own snacks. Alternatively, for more substantial meals, head into Edwinstowe for pub food, pizzas, fish and chips or international restaurants. At BrackenXcapes, all of our glamping units have kitchen and BBQ facilities for self-catering.

Events at Sherwood Forest

You'll find a range of events for all ages at Sherwood Forest, check out the latest event schedule. Throughout the year, you can enjoy everything from guided bird and bug walks to knight jousting displays. Every weekend during the school summer holidays, the excitement ramps up with the annual Robin Hood Festival which features outdoor cinema screenings, falconry displays, live music and magic shows. At Sherwood Pines, you can join the weekly five kilometre parkrun every Saturday morning starting at 9am.

So what are you waiting for? Check out our Sherwood Forest accommodation options and book now.