Events, Shows & Festival in and around Sherwood Forest and Nottinghamshire

There is something for everyone with a host of events, shows and festivals throughout 2012
Below are some events that are going on in the area. Why not choose your stay to coincide with an event that interests you.
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Here are a few of the highlights:

  • Lamma Show is held at Newark Showground on 18th and 19th January and is UK’s leading farm machinery show. Visit www.lammashow.co.uk for further information.
  • Newark and Notts County Show is being held at Newark Showground on 12th and 13th May. Visit www.newarkshowground.com for further information.
  • Newark Jazz Festival Nottinghamshire's Newark-on-Trent will be taken over by jazz for a weekend. Be part of the celebration of excellent live music and explore the great architecture, superb pubs, restaurants and shops at the town's historic centre.
  • The Wellow May Day celebrations are held every spring bank holiday, come along and see the crowning of the May Queen and other activities and festivities. Visit www.wellow.me for local information about Wellow.
  • Visit Ollerton Village on St George`s Day and see their famous celebrations and street parades.
  • The Robin Hood Festival is taking place 13th to 19th August 2012 and pictures from the 2011 festival and more information can be found on the Nottinghamshire County Council website
  • Southwell Plough Match is being held 23rd September 2012 and the venue will be confirmed – please visit www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk.


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  • Contact: Sherwood Forest Cottages ltd, 46 Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NOTTS. NG18 1BL. info@sherwoodforestcottages.co.uk tel: 01623 624784 fax: 01623 622621