Events and Attractions Near White Horse Cottage, Sherwood Forest

White Horse Cottage is perfectly located for enjoying some of the best events, festivals, historic attractions, and cultural experiences in Nottinghamshire throughout the year.

Sheriff of Nottingham Tours

Step into the legends of Robin Hood with the popular Sheriff of Nottingham Tours at the National Justice Museum in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market district. These guided tours run on selected weekends throughout the year and explore Nottingham’s medieval history, crime, punishment, and folklore.

Located at High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN.

Find tour information at National Justice Museum Tours

Explore Nottingham’s Historic Caves

Discover the hidden underground world beneath Nottingham at City of Caves. Nottingham is home to more than 800 sandstone caves, making it the largest cave network in the UK. Visitors can explore ancient tunnels, medieval dwellings, and hidden passageways beneath the city streets.

Learn more at City of Caves Nottingham

Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair

The Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair is internationally recognised as Europe’s largest antiques fair. Antique dealers, collectors, and vintage enthusiasts travel from around the world to explore thousands of stalls featuring antiques, vintage furniture, collectibles, retro items, and memorabilia.

More details are available at Newark Antiques Fair

Hodsock Priory Snowdrop Gardens

Visit the historic Hodsock Priory, a beautiful country estate with over 800 acres of parkland and gardens. The famous Snowdrop Walks attract visitors every winter and early spring, while the estate’s rich history dates back over 2,000 years and is recorded in the Domesday Book.

Explore the estate at Hodsock Priory Estate

Nottinghamshire County Show

The annual Nottinghamshire County Show celebrates farming, countryside traditions, food, livestock, rural crafts, and family entertainment. Held at the Newark & Sherwood Showground, the event features agricultural displays, local produce, demonstrations, and hundreds of exhibitors.

Find event details at Nottinghamshire County Show

Wellow Maypole Celebrations

Experience a traditional English village celebration at the Wellow Maypole Celebrations held on Wellow Village Green. This much-loved annual event features maypole dancing, local entertainment, village festivities, and traditional community celebrations.

Forest Live Concerts at Sherwood Pines

Enjoy live outdoor music performances at Sherwood Pines during the annual Forest Live concert series organised by Forestry England. Major artists and bands perform in unique woodland settings throughout the summer.

See upcoming performances at Forest Live Concerts

Southwell Racecourse Events

The nearby Southwell Racecourse hosts race meetings and festival events throughout the year, including popular summer fixtures during June and July. Visitors can enjoy horse racing, hospitality, restaurants, and entertainment in a traditional countryside setting.

Race dates and tickets are available at Southwell Races