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Robin Hood Festival
Monday 28th July to Sunday 3rd August 2008
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9HN
 Sherwood Forest welcomes you to a week-long celebration of the life and times of the world's most famous outlaw - Robin Hood! This will be the 24th year of the festival, which is organised by staff of Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre The fun packed event takes place in and around the Visitor Centre, located near the historic village of Edwinstowe in North Nottinghamshire.
|  Our festival programme features jesters, jousters, music and children's theatre, strolling players, and costumed characters plus - of course - bold outlaws.
|  Come and enjoy the colour and action of one of the Midland's biggest free festivals.
|  Long live Robin Hood!
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The 2008 Robin Hood Festival is supported by Experience Nottinghamshire
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Entrance to the Robin Hood Festival is free. There is a £3 car parking charge for this event (If you have purchased an annual car park pass for the country parks service it is valid for the Festival).
Most activities are free, but a small charge is made for Outdoor Theatre Performances, "Have A Go" Archery, trails etc.
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By car: Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is on the B6034 just north of Edwinstowe, between the A6075 and the A616, 20 miles north of Nottingham.
By bus: You can get to Edwinstowe on the Stagecoach bus service 33 Nottingham - Worksop. For full details, times and prices ring Traveline on 0871 200 2233. Most buses stop on High Street Edwinstowe, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the Visitor Centre and park, but they also drop off and collect passengers at the Visitor Centre during the Festival. Check with your bus driver.
By rail: The nearest train stations are Shirebrook (5.79 miles) and Mansfield (7.2 miles). Both are served by East Midlands Trains. East Midlands Trains also run services from London St Pancras to Nottingham, and GNER run services from London Kings Cross to Newark.
By air: Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is less than 25 miles from Robin Hood airport and just over 38 miles from East Midlands airport.
Nearest ferry port: Hull 49.81 miles
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To find out what's happening when, download the festival's daily programme [PDF 409KB]  or look out for posters on site at the event.
A souvenir programme with a timetable of events for each day will be on sale at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre just before and throughout the event.
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All buildings at the Visitor Centre are wheelchair accessible. We also have a number of wheelchairs for free loan. Please book in advance tel. 01623 823202.
During the festival eletric mobility vehicles can be loaned free from the mobility booth in the main visitor car park. There's no need to book these in advance but a security deposit is required.
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For general information on the Robin Hood Festival tel. 08449 80 80 80
There's lots more to visit in the Sherwood Forest area. For local tourist information tel: 01623 824545.
See www.visitnottingham.com for information on what to see and where to stay in Nottinghamshire, including information on camping, B&Bs, farm stay properties and hotels.
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The Visitor Centre is open from 10am to 5pm, and festival fun takes place from around 11am to 4pm each day.
Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. Pet owners please be aware that some dogs may be nervous of children and crowds.
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