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THE ROBIN HOOD FESTIVAL
The Robin Hood Festival is held each year at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre just outside Edwinstowe Village.
A week long celebration of the legend of Robin Hood it features entertainment for all the family.
Scroll down to see photographs from the 2008 event or click here to see images from 2002-2007.
The 2009 festival will take place from August 3rd until August 9th.
For official information visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website for this event at www.robinhoodfestival.info
Entertainers, tradesmen, musicians and craftsmen appearing at this years festival - Alan A Dale & Festa, Amos The Gong Farmer, The Billy of Loxley Troupe, Catapult Castles & Have A Go Archery, Crazy Dutch Regulars, Sir Ralph of Epperstone, Foolscap Productions, Justin De Frais, Dr John Greene, Greenland & Game, Grunal The Moneyer, Hautbois, Trevor James Minstrel, Legends, Medieval Maniax, The Merry Outlaws, Chris Miller Falconer, Pans Pantry, Past Imagined, Peterkin The Fool, Simple Tom, Singing Plague Victims, Sloe Gin, Trinity Court Potteries, What A Palaver, Robert of Wentbridge, William of Sherwood, Woodland Crafts, Doctor Simeon Wormwood, Ye Olde Redtail Falconry & Zebediah The Ratcatcher.
Programme Highlights
Medieval camp with craftsmen, have a go archery, music and entertainers beside the Major Oak all week. Purchase a souvenir programme at the event for full details and times of each days events. There is usually also an information board detailing events each day. Below are selected highlights from the programme as provided in the leaflet from Nottinghamshire County Council detailing the event.
Monday 3rd August
Opening Ceremony 11am Jousting Arena
The Silver Arrow Challenge 4pm at the Major Oak
Purchase a programme for entry into the prize draw. Nominated archers for the single arrow attempt must be over 7 years old
Walk With Hawks 2.30pm
Guided walk with falconer Chris Miller. An opportunity to see the birds up close and learn about the history of falconry. No dogs allowed. Pre-booking required*. Adults £3.50, Children £1.50.
Tuesday 4th August
Walk With Hawks 11.30am & 3pm
Guided walk with falconer Chris Miller. An opportunity to see the birds up close and learn about the history of falconry. No dogs allowed. Pre-booking required*. Adults £3.50, Children £1.50.
Twilight Tales 8pm
An evening walk beginning at the visitor wiht Minstrel Trevor James and storytellers Past Imagined. Distance 3/4 mile. No dogs allowed. Unsuitable for those under 7 years of age. Pre-booking required*. Tickets £4 each.
Wednesday 5th August
Falconry Display 12noon & 2.15pm Jousting Arena
An impressive, interactive display from Ye Olde Redtail Falconry.
Jousting Tournament 3pm Jousting Arena
The fight between good & evil, Robin Hood & The Sheriff of Nottingham recreated by Legends Medieval Stunt Team.
The Silver Arrow Challenge 4pm at the Major Oak
Purchase a programme for entry into the prize draw. Nominated archers for the single arrow attempt must be over 7 years old
Thursday 6th August
Walk With Hawks 11.30am & 2.30pm
Guided walk with falconer Chris Miller. An opportunity to see the birds up close and learn about the history of falconry. No dogs allowed. Pre-booking required*. Adults £3.50, Children £1.50.
The Sheriff's Treasure Hunt 2pm from the Visitor Centre
Follow the trail and solve clues to locate the treasure lost in the forest. Trail leaflets £2.
The Robin Hood Pub Quiz 7-9pm Forest Table Restaurant
A chance to test your knowledge and maybe win a prize for best dressed team? Entry price includes a chip butty during the interval. Bar available. Pre-booking required*. Adults £4.50, children £2.50.
Friday 7th August
Falconry Demonstration 12noon & 2pm
A talk & demonstration from Ye Olde Redtail Falconry.
Hunt The Outlaw 2.30pm from the Visitor Centre
Purchase a hunting permit from The Sheriff in order to scour the forest for Robin Hood & his outlaws. £2 per permit. All successful hunters receive a certificate.
Saturday 8th August
Falconry Display 12noon & 2pm Jousting Arena
An impressive, interactive display from Ye Olde Redtail Falconry.
Jousting Tourney 2.45pm Jousting Arena
The fight between good & evil, Robin Hood & The Sheriff of Nottingham recreated by Legends Medieval Stunt Team.
An Evening of Medieval Merriment
Pre-booking required*. Adults £6, children £3, family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £15.
Sunday 9th August
Falconry Display 12.15pm & 2.15pm Jousting Arena
An impressive, interactive display from Ye Olde Redtail Falconry.
Jousting Tourney 3pm Jousting Arena
The fight between good & evil, Robin Hood & The Sheriff of Nottingham recreated by Legends Medieval Stunt Team.
The Silver Arrow Challenge 4pm at the Major Oak
Purchase a programme for entry into the prize draw. Nominated archers for the single arrow attempt must be over 7 years old
*Pre-booked events have limited numbers and tickets are subject to availability. Telephone 01623 823202 or call in at the country park reception to book.
The 24th Annual Robin Hood Festival
Sherwood Forest
Photographs from Wednesday 30th July 2008
Simple Tom Daughters of Elvin Trevor James Minstrel
Past Imagined Peterkin The Fool
Perrot's Puppets
Dr John Greene Justin De Frais
Falconry from The National Hawking School
Medieval Maniax
Trinity Court Potteries Pans Pantry Turnables
Legends Stunt Display Team
Video footage to be added when I've worked out the technical glitches of getting it to appear here!
To see photographs from the Robin Hood Festival in previous years (2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 & 2002) please visit the archive pages.
Nottinghamshire County Council website has a promotional video and more festival information at the official website www.robinhoodfestival.info
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