Sherwood through the ages
Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire
11am to 4.30pm
Free admission (£3 car parking charge applied).Our third great year! More groups, living history, displays an entertainments set in Sherwood's beautiful woodland.
Sherwood Forest
was once again brought to life
with our copper Age to modern era multi-period event. Visitors strolled around
the circular Major Oak path and en route met some the people
and characters who lived in or helped to shape the history of this famous forest
from ancient times. The event was organised in conjunction with and on behalf of
the Sherwood Forest Rangers and Visitor Centre. As usual, the hugely attractive woodland
proved an ideal backdrop for timed displays and ongoing living history to
enjoy. Children could also enjoy have-a-go medieval
archery (a small charge applied).
Click for a timetable of displays and activities, or for photos of the event taken by Red Zebra.
From ancient settlement, Sherwood became a medieval Royal forest (and, of course, one of the possible homes of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood). The Great North Road ran through the forest and during the Civil War, control of this became vital to both sides. Highwaymen lurked in the trees awaiting travellers in the C18th and later on, much of the forest became a military training ground (and part still is). Today the visitor centre offers a fascinating insight into the history of the forest, as well as an ideal base for a great day out.
Find out more about Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
Performers
Copper Age man: Ancient Wisdom
Romans and Britons: The Vicus
Norman: The Albini Household and Conroi De Vey
Medieval: Sir John Savile's Household, The Knights Hospitalers Association and minstrel Trevor James
Civil War soldiers and camp followers: Colonel Robert Overton's Regiment of Foot
C18th highwaymen: Stand and Deliver
WWI: Manchester Regiment, 1914-18
WWII: 82nd Airborne Battle Group and Virtue to Victory
1980s British army on exercise: Forces 80
A brief history of re-enactment
Interested in how and why re-enactment has become so popular in recent years? Click on the link to read a history of re-enactment.
Events 2007
Click here for details of many other historical events organised by EventPlan this year.
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Updated 1 October 2007