THIS IS A PAST EVENT
2nd to 8th August 2010
Sherwood Forest welcomes you to a week-long celebration of the life and times of the world's most famous outlaw - Robin Hood! 2010 will be the 26th 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. Test your skill with the longbow, cheer on brave knights, or enjoy one of the excellent shows in the Open Air Theatre.
You will meet many characters during your visit - musicians, minstrels, storytellers, a coin maker and rat catcher, among others!
Please view the attached Festival Programme for detailed information about what's happening each day.
Cost: £5.00 per car for parking
Some of the events on offer:
SILVER ARROW CHALLENGE
Present your souvenir programme at Visitor Information before 3pm for your free entry voucher into the Silver Arrow Challenge event at the Major Oak later today! (min. age 8 years).
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ROBIN HOOD
Journey back through time on this gentle story walk through the greenwood to the mighty Major Oak. Adults £2, children £1.
Around the Major Oak Path
Meet Justin de Frais as he rests a while after his long journey back from the Holy lands.
Visit the Storytellers Tent to listen to tales from master storytellers, Past Imagined and enjoy music from Trevor James the Minstrel. Learn about some traditional Woodland Crafts with a chance to have a go yourself.
MEDIEVAL MAKEOVERS
Have your looks transformed! £3 per face.
WHAT A PALAVER!
Everybody’s favourite jesters bring some light hearted fun to the Visitor Centre.
BRUM & DUDLEY
Japes & jokes from these energetic fools.
PETERKIN THE FOOL
This jester has many ways to make you smile!
Look out for other festival folk in & around the Visitor Centre (see cast list for details):
Sir Ralph of Epperstone – medieval quack
Amos Bogg the Gong Farmer – this encounter may put you off your lunch!
Crazy Dutch Regulars – traditional tunes
Simple Tom – mischief making
Sloe Gin – medieval music
Peterkin the Fool – jovial jesting
Hautbois – music to lift the spirits
Sir Paul of Worcester – juggling jester
Brum & Dudley – non-stop jesting
MEDIEVAL TIMES
Mingle with costumed characters as they demonstrate their crafts and skills and have a go at archery with the Forest Archer.
NO STRINGS PUPPETS
An hilarious re-telling of Robin Hood and the Monk, a traditional tale for all ages.
BILL BROOKMAN & FRIENDS
A colourful mix of music, dance, circus arts and audience participation.
SKIRMISHING
Who knows what might happen when Robin discovers the Sheriff’s men demanding taxes from the poor in Sherwood Forest. (Please be aware, stunt fighting can be worrying to younger children unless explained to them,)
MEDIEVAL MANIAX
‘Death by Laughter’
These festival favourites return with new tricks, new stunts and very, very old jokes – not to be missed!
MAJOR OAK MAYHEM
A special dose of medieval mirth & greenwood glee with some crazy cabaret in the shadow of the mighty oak!
THE SILVER ARROW CHALLENGE!
Take part in this special archery challenge underneath the Major Oak for a chance to win the Silver Arrow Trophy!!! Entry voucher from Visitor Information with Souvenir Programme (minimum age 8 years).
‘NOUGHT TWIXT THE EARS’
If you fancy getting away from the crowds a bit then here’s half an hour of seriously silly entertainment combining acrobatics, comedy, fire eating and stilt walking, with Peterkin the Fool.
ROBIN HOOD AND THE SILVER ARROW
With a little help from the audience, storytellers Alan a Dale & Festa tell the tale of the Sheriff of Nottingham’s Silver Arrow archery contest, and how Robin Hood outsmarted his old enemy.
WHAT A PALAVER – present "25"
On your marks, get set, go…..
25 acts in just 25 minutes lasting exactly one minute each. It's manic, it's wacky, and, cor blimey, it's even zany!!!
ROBIN’S MERRIEST MEN!
Your chance to become a star of the woodland stage as Alan a Dale & Festa, storytellers extraordinaire, relate
