Thoresby Park

Thoresby Park Thoresby Park is the place to visit if you fancy a change in scenery or a little browse of our shops and military museum. Car parking is £3.00 for the full day.

We have a woodland play area and Courtyard Coffee Shop. We look forward to seeing you on your next outing. Thoresby Park is a hidden gem located in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. On your visit to Thoresby Park you will find our coffee shop, a range of shops in the Victorian Courtyard, workshops, woodland play area, holiday lets, Riding Hall wedding venue, and picturesque walking ro

utes. Our extensive grounds cover over 1000 acres of rich unspoilt English countryside, with a range of facilities and attractions open to the public all year round. We host a wide range of events for you to enjoy such as kids trails, Gloworm Festival, classic car shows, horse trials, dog shows and many more! Please check out the 'events' section on our page to see what's happening at the park. Opening times are from 9am until 4.30pm. We have disabled car parking spaces available. Toilet facilities are located within the Courtyard. For more information, please visit our website here: http://whatsonatthoresby.co.uk/ or call our Visitor Centre on 01623 822009.

Courtyard Makers Market with Little Hummingbird Events! 📆 Sunday 28th June 2026⏰ 10am - 4pm🚗 £3 car parking With a selec...
31/05/2026

Courtyard Makers Market with Little Hummingbird Events!

📆 Sunday 28th June 2026
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🚗 £3 car parking

With a selection of local creatives, makers & artists, bringing a varied selection of handmade crafts and food it's not to be missed!

Experience and celebrate the real story of British farming with us this summer at This is Farming! 🚜Enjoy activities and...
30/05/2026

Experience and celebrate the real story of British farming with us this summer at This is Farming! 🚜

Enjoy activities and live entertainment, including wood sculpting, fitness challenges, machinery showcases and rural crafts. There’s truly something for everyone in the family.

📆 Saturday 11th July 2026
📍 Thoresby Estate, Nottinghamshire
🚘 £15 per vehicle
🎫 Tickets on sale now - https://thisisfarming.uk/

Follow This is Farming to stay up to date on event announcements, special guests, and everything you need to know ahead of the day!

🐕🐾 Pawsby Dog Show! 🐕🐾📆 Sunday 19th July 2026 ⏰ 10am - 4pm 🚘 Car Parking £5 (cash only please) Don’t miss out on this fu...
29/05/2026

🐕🐾 Pawsby Dog Show! 🐕🐾

📆 Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🚘 Car Parking £5 (cash only please)

Don’t miss out on this fun filled day out for all the family! Enter your dog into a class on the day.

🏰 Join us this weekend for our Castle Quest Trail!🏰Pick up your trail sheet and set off around the park on a magical que...
29/05/2026

🏰 Join us this weekend for our Castle Quest Trail!🏰

Pick up your trail sheet and set off around the park on a magical quest to discover the hidden characters scattered along the route. Follow the map, solve the trail, and complete your castle quest to claim a toy prize at the end! ✨

📅 Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May 2026
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🎟 £3 per Trail Sheet

Perfect for little explorers! Collect your trail sheet from our Visitor Centre and begin your adventure!

🌸 Summer Plant Hunters Fair! 🌼📆 Sunday 5th July 2026⏰ 10am - 4pm 🚘 £3 car parking 🐕 Dogs on leads welcome 🌹 An amazing l...
28/05/2026

🌸 Summer Plant Hunters Fair! 🌼

📆 Sunday 5th July 2026
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🚘 £3 car parking
🐕 Dogs on leads welcome
🌹 An amazing line up of 30 specialist nurseries and garden accessories stalls

It's just the right time to pick up some summer flowering plants to give your garden a boost and we know that the nurseries will have that special something to set your summer garden ablaze with colour or to add a sparkle to a shady spot, plus lots of expert knowledge on hand to help you choose the best plants for your own unique garden. There will also be a great range of garden accessories available. 🏡

Our new coffee shop is stocked with a handpicked selection of locally sourced produce, including local honey, coffee bea...
28/05/2026

Our new coffee shop is stocked with a handpicked selection of locally sourced produce, including local honey, coffee beans, jams, chutneys and preserves 🍯🐝

Thoresby Catering
Higgins & Rose
Prim's Preserves, Pickles & Baked Goods at The Dennis Arms

🏰 Castle Quest Trail this May half term! 🏰Pick up your trail sheet and set off around the park on a magical quest to dis...
27/05/2026

🏰 Castle Quest Trail this May half term! 🏰

Pick up your trail sheet and set off around the park on a magical quest to discover the hidden characters scattered along the route. Follow the map, solve the trail, and complete your castle quest to claim a toy prize at the end! ✨

📅 Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May 2026
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🎟 £3 per Trail Sheet

Perfect for little explorers! Collect your trail sheet from our Visitor Centre and begin your adventure!

Meet some of the talented markers that will be attending Thoresby Ceramics Fair! 📆 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026...
26/05/2026

Meet some of the talented markers that will be attending Thoresby Ceramics Fair!

📆 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🏺 Live pottery demonstrations
📍 Located - Riding Hall, Roundhouse and gazebos
🚘 £5 event parking (cash only)

With over 65 potters/ceramic artists, including Great Pottery Throw down contestants, showcasing and selling their original handmade work, the event also features live demonstrations including sculpting, wheel throwing, and Raku firing.

More potters announced soon!

Heading to Trance in the woods this weekend? Find all the important info below ⬇️Tickets still available here - https://...
26/05/2026

Heading to Trance in the woods this weekend? Find all the important info below ⬇️

Tickets still available here - https://tranceinthewoods.co.uk/

Sherwood Forest Trust Woodland Festival returns to Thoresby Park this July! A whole weekend of forest fun, local crafts,...
25/05/2026

Sherwood Forest Trust Woodland Festival returns to Thoresby Park this July! A whole weekend of forest fun, local crafts, nature activities, and family-friendly adventures 🌳

📆 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026

Want to stay in the loop? You can register your interest to receive festival updates, practical info, and be the first to hear about what’s happening on the weekend. And to make it a little extra fun, everyone who registers will be entered into a prize draw to win some Sherwood Forest Trust goodies!

For more information visit - https://sherwoodforest.org.uk/projects/the-sherwood-forest-trust-woodland-festival/

Address

Thoresby Park, Thoresby Courtyard, Nr Ollerton
Nottingham
NG229EP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01623822009

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