Love parks and want to get more actively involved?  Why not become a park volunteer?

Volunteers carry out practical conservation work, ranging from woodland maintenance to litter control. We provide all tools and equipment necessary.

All you need to take part is a sense of fun, some spare time and the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get grubby!

Or if you prefer different ways of helping, how about volunteering as a marshall or costumed character in one of our seasonal events, such as the Aurora Christmas Illuminations at Rufford Abbey? We welcome all types of help and support.

Contact the Ranger Team at any of our three parks to have a chat and find out more:

  • Bestwood Country Park
    tel:     0115 927 3674
    Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
    tel: 01623 823202
    Rufford Abbey Country Park
    tel:     01623 822944
    Or e-mail: info.rufford@nottscc.gov.uk

What's On?

Summer in Sherwood

Summer in Sherwood, is a season of fun family events at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre.

For a full programme of events at the Centre from August right through to January 2011, download our Sherwood Forest events brochure [PDF 2.2MB]

Find out what's on at Rufford Abbey Country Park and Rufford Craft Centre from July 2010 to Jan 2011 [PDF 1.9MB], now all in a single handy brochure.

Bestwood Country Park has lots of events, walks and activities. Find them in the Green Gateways booklet, July 2010-Jan 2011 [PDF 8.3MB]

Sherwood Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve is relocating.  Read about plans to build a new centre and how this will benefit the ancient forest.

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