|  | | Alan A Dale & Festa - All week
These good-natured storytellers bring the Robin Hood legend to life with shows big on improvisation, laughter and audience participation. | The Bandits of Sherwood - Thurs, Fri and Sat
This medieval comedy double act will show you how they keep the merry men happy with their unique brand of buffoonery. Enjoy feats of daring and audience participation! | Billy of Loxley & Prince Andrew of Edwinstowe - All week
A medieval mix of music, mime and magic, with some juggling and dancing thrown in. | Catapult Castles - All week
A fun game for all ages! Knock the soldiers from the castle ramparts to win a prize. | Cheeky Chops Face Painters - All week
Want to look more like Robin or Marian – or even one of those attractive Singing Plague Victims? These professional face painters can help! | Forest Bowman - Mon, Tues, Wed & Sun
Have you got what it takes to be an outlaw? Find out with expert guidance from these local bowmen. | Grunal the Moneyer - All week
When that crafty Sheriff of Nottingham confiscates all your riches, Grunal is a useful man to know! Watch him mint medieval coins by hand. | Legends - All week
This talented group never fail to thrill as they recreate the daring exploits of Robin Hood and the Sheriff’s men with live action skirmishes as well as the exciting jousting spectaculars over the final weekend. | The Leatherman - Thurs to Sat
Look out for this authentic display of medieval leather goods! | Pans Pantry - Tues to Sun
Enter the colourful and aromatic world of the ancient incense trader. | Pye Powder - Wed to Sun
These brightly attired minstrels combine authentic music and verse, drama and puppetry to evoke a truly medieval atmosphere. | Robin Hood Minstrels - Tues, Sat & Sun
The cheery trio of troubadours add to the festive atmosphere with traditional tunes. | Singing Plague Victims - All week
Bumping into this pair on a dark night would be a shock – but as they wander round the forest they’ll have you in stitches. Be warned – their humour is infectious! | Sir Ralph of Epperstone- Mon to Fri
This medieval quack has a packful of remedies to peddle! | Swank - Mon
Introducing the Damsels in Distress. From the dark days of yore come Lady Lust-a-Lot and Lady Longing-for-Love on a crusade to find their Knight in shining armour. These merry-making medieval babes are borne on the backs of Eric and Ernie their delightfully drippy dragons! | What a Palaver! - Mon to Fri
Enjoy the frantic antics of these jovial jokes as they entertain you with all manner of japes and jests! | Ye Olde Red Tail Falconry Display - Wed
A spectacular show by the country’s leading falconry outfit, whose birds have featured on TV and in films, including ‘Robin Hood Prince of Thieves’. | Zebediah the Ratcatcher - All week
Take a peek into the Ratcatcher’s hovel – home of Zebediah and his wife, Morgator. This pair of rogues will entertain you with herblore, riddles and demonstrations. |
| Opening Ceremony
Monday 28 July 11am, Visitor Centre
Join Robin as he celebrates the opening of his own Festival alongside the Singing Plague Victims, What a Palaver, Alan a Dale and Legends. A rousing start to the week’s events - as long as the Sheriff of Nottingham doesn’t turn up to spoil things! | Robin Hood's Treasure Hunt
Tuesday 29 July 2.30pm, Visitor Centre
The Sheriff thought his treasure would be safe from the outlaws if he hid it in the forest, what a fool! With your help Robin is hoping to find the lot and give it to the poor. Pick up a treasure map from Robin then search the forest. A certificate will be awarded to all successful treasure hunters. A small charge will be made. | Silk Painting Workshop
Wednesday 30 July, 11am – 1pm
A chance for adults to Join Next Stage for a silk painting session where you will produce your own piece of artwork to take home with you. £3 per person. Places are limited so advance booking is essential. Tel: 01623 823202. | Falconry Display
1.45pm & 3.15pm at the Jousting Arena
Enjoy the skills of Ye Olde Red Tail Falconry as they fly falcons, hawks and owls. A spectacular show with the chance to get involved. | Knight School
2.30pm at the Jousting Arena
A rare opportunity to see the stunt riders of the Legends re-enactment group practice their horsemanship and quintaine skills, before the weekend jousting tourneys. | Forest Feast
7.00 - 9.00pm
Robin has been captured by the Sheriff and his soldiers! Wander the paths of Sherwood and solve the clues left with Robin’s supporters to secure his release. With clues completed enjoy a tasty peasant supper and find out if Robin has been saved. Tickets £6.50 adults and £4 children including the meal. Please book in advance for this very popular event by phoning 01623 823202 or by calling in at the Country Park Reception. | Medieval Craft Fayre
Thurs, Fri, Sat 11am - 4pm each day at the Major Oak
Admire the skills of costumed characters as they demonstrate ancient crafts in the traditional surrounds of a legendary forest. In between browsing the stalls enjoy traditional medieval music as well as jesting, juggling and other medieval mayhem! | Tile Making Workshops
Thurs 11.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 3pm
Join Next Stage to make your own woodland tile using clay, plaster and materials from the forest to take home with you. Suitable for families with children over the age of 12. £3 per person. Places are limited so advance booking is essential by phoning 01623 823202. | Medieval Combat Demonstration
3.00pm at the Major Oak
Stuntmen from Legends reenactment group will highlight the skills and dangers involved in medieval fighting. | Hunt the Outlaw
Fri 1 August 2.30pm, Visitor Centre
Purchase your hunting permit from the Sheriff before entering the depths of the forest to search out Robin and his outlaws. A small charge will be made and there is a certificate for all successful hunters. | Have a go Jesting
Sat 2 & Sun 3 August 2.30pm, Visitor Centre
Learn some new skills from the multi-talented Alan A Dale and Festa. Try juggling, stilt walking and diablo throwing! | Jousting Tourney
Sat and Sun in the Jousting Arena
The arena comes to life for Sherwood’s ever-popular jousting tournaments featuring the talented Legends reenactment group. See Robin battle it out with the Sheriff and his men. | An Evening of Medieval Merriment
Sat 2 August 7.30 – 10pm
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with Robin, his outlaws and other Festival favourites. There’ll be juggling, jesting, music and general medieval mayhem. A good time will be had by all! Refreshments will be available for purchase. Adults £4, children £2.50, family group ( 2 adults & 2 children) £12. Tickets should be purchased in advance by phoning 01623 823202 or by calling in at the Country Park Reception. | Have a Go Archery
Sun 3 August, 11am & 4pm, Major Oak
For a small charge you can try your hand at longbow archery under the expert guidance of the Forest Bowmen. |
For more information about the Robin Hood Festival and how to get to the festival use this link here. |
