Shopping and Gifts

Admit it. Who hasn’t wanted to dress up as Robin Hood or Maid Marian and explore Sherwood Forest at some time or other?

Well, for children (sorry, grown-ups) we have a brilliant selection of outfits, not to mention bows and arrows, and swords.

But fear not if there isn’t a Lincoln Green tunic in your size! There is always the classic Robin Hood hat in brilliant green, adorned with a bright red feather.

Are you Team Hood or Team Sheriff?

Well, this year you can make it clear who you’re supporting at the Robin Hood Festival.

Get yourself a new Robin Hood Festival 2025 t-shirt or Tote bag.

Adults £20
Children’s £12

And all year round, we’re delighted to offer exclusive Sherwood Forest design t-shirts and hoodie, only available at our Visitor Centre shop.

All items are made from Teemill certified organic textile standard cotton, using renewable energy.

Children’s ‘In the Hood’ t-shirts are sized from ages 3-4 up to 9-10 years, and are priced £12.

‘Sherwood Forest’ t-shirts are £20 and the hoodie £40 (available sizes S-XXL).

Nature enthusiasts will find a good range of binoculars in stock too, to make life a whole lot easier when attempting to find some of our feathered residents.

Our knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help you with any binocular and scope queries you may have, as well as assisting you to make the right optics choice.

We always advise calling ahead on 01623 677321 if you want to find if we stock something in particular.

Binocular hire charges per day:
£5 RSPB Puffin range
£7 RSPB Avocet range

Children’s binoculars are hired as part of our Backpack offer.

We have a brilliant range of fiction and non-fiction books to keep you entertained and informed.

Whether it’s the daring deeds of Robin Hood, what it was like to live in the Middle Ages, or the wonderful wildlife of the British countryside, you’ll be able to find something that will satisfy your curiosity.

We’re thrilled to have the Nemesis range of goblets, tankards and glassware in our shop.

Their intricate designs have all the pomp and pageantry of Medieval banners and coats of arms.

They make the ideal drinking vessel when you’re in a Medieval mood, whether your favourite tipple is an ale, mead, wine or even water.

We stock locally brewed ales from the Lincoln Green Brewing Company.

The refreshing range includes Hood Best Bitter, Marion Pale Ale, Sherwood Extra Pale, Archer American IPA and Tuck Porter.

Alternatively – or as well as – why not try something from the Castle Gate gin selection crafted with the finest botanicals by Weavers of Nottingham?

The collection offers classic dry gin, pink strawberry and lavender, Mead gin and Vodka gin.

For those of you who prefer to try something a little sweeter, we also have Nidhoggr’s fine traditional mead, so you too can sup like the Jolly Friar.

We have a selection of delicious locally-made jams, chutneys and sauces, including Mr Pitchfork’s Pickles range, such as Nottingham Sauce! Never tried it? Why not make it part of the Sherwood experience by picking up a bottle?

We have a variety of Sherwood-inspired items which you can use at home or in the office, including notebooks, tote bags, bookmarks, prints, mugs and magnets, not to mention beautiful wooden acorn key rings.

There is also jewellery, including pendants and watches.

From Monday 8th September the Visitor Centre shop is open 10am – 4pm.

Can’t get to the shop, but want to know if we sell a certain item?

Call us on 01623 677321 or email sherwoodforest@rspb.org.uk

You can also sign up to RSPB membership whilst you’re at Sherwood, giving you free access year-round to Sherwood and more than 170 reserves.

Did you know… the RSPB spends more than 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy in the UK and around the world, so every purchase you make with us helps support our work? It’s that simple – we couldn’t do it without you!

Want to know more about what the RSPB does? Here’s a great place to start.