The old center seemed to intergrate into the forest with the wood and brick buildings with the heavily mossed roofs making it blend into the greenwood. The old center had a variety of shops combined with a information center were you could sit with your family and enjoy with film and sound explaining the legend of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest and the local area it made your visit more immersive and memorable,there was a walk thro with figures and historical write ups describing how people lived back in history all to the recordings of birds playing while you walked round,inside the walk thro the smell even smelt old and gave a feeling of age which added to the visit. The cafeteria is also a sad replacement, the staff again are great and work hard to serve you with a smile,however compared to the other center it does not make dinners like the previous one ,it does make snacks (bacon cobs etc) this is a shame because many visitors enjoyed the Robin Hood experience to the cafe and a walk to the oak afterward. Considering the fame Robin Hood as has,the small size and area it covers,its sad that it comes nowhere to the center it replaces. There are some items representing the RSPB binoculars and spotting scopes and bird books. First looking at the shop,not a large area,but well staffed by very friendly people who are interested in helping you,the stock is varied with books and a variety of items about Robin Hood. The center comprises of the shop on the first level you walk into from the car park,and the lower level the is accessed by either stairs or the provided lift,there are toilets and disabled toilet all kept in very clean condition.but very poor hand dryers,no power. Although this Groupon grants admission to only one day of the festival, overnight camping is available at the rate of $10 per person.The striking structure of the new visitor center in Sherwood Forest is sadly let down by the by the lack of the internal space of the structure. The Highland Games span both days of the festival and pit burly kilt-wearing gents against each other in contests such as the Heavy Hammer Throw and the Caber Toss, in which competitors swing weights, launch 16- to 20-foot wooden posts, and attempt to charm a smile from the Loch Ness Monster. Bagpipe contests fill hillsides with majestic, plaintive trills on both afternoons, wringing tears and applause from the gathered masses. Jig and twirl to the melodic strains of more than a dozen live Celtic bands, and discover future Yahtzee victories during a palm reading at one of the many booths in the marketplace.
Sherwood Forest’s 23-acre medieval village, situated on rural woodland, opens its gates to delight merry-makers of all ages with a populace of artisans, cooks, tunesmiths, and strongmen. Sherwood Forest's Celtic Festival and Highland Games proclaim the glory of Celtic history with a weekend of traditional music, athletics, and general revelry. Kids ages 13 and younger receive discounted admission. For $28, you get four general-admission one-day tickets (up to a $60 value).For $15, you get two general-admission one-day tickets (up to a $30 value).Reveal new worlds with today’s Groupon to the Celtic Festival and Highland Games at the Sherwood Forest Faire on September 24–25 in McDade. An ability to discover other cultures can lead to broadened horizons, a more informed outlook on the world, and complete dominance during the hide-and-seek portion of the Olympics.