The Second Life of Oak Trees: Guided Walk

There is life beyond death in our ancient oaks…

Discover the secrets of Sherwood’s standing deadwood, the vital role it plays in the ecosystem, and meet the ancient oaks that inhabit this unique environment.

Guided by an expert, you will explore the life that our ancient oak trees support once they stop producing leaves, and how they fit into the unique landscape of ancient oak woodlands.

As we say at Sherwood…dead wood is dead good!

Know Before You Go 

Booking is essential.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time and meet outside the Visitor Centre shop (welcome area).

This is an outdoor event. In cases of severe weather, we may need to cancel to maintain a safe and enjoyable experience – if so, we will contact you in advance.

Please check the weather forecast before attending and dress appropriately (sturdy footwear is recommended, please consider bringing a coat and layers).

This experience is not suitable for dogs.

Accessibility

This route is likely not suitable for wheelchair users.

If you have accessibility needs that may affect your experience, please contact us in advance to discuss how we can support you.

Facilities

The Visitor Centre including toilets, changing places, café and shop will not be open for the start of this event, but will be open upon return.

Access to toilets will be available at the beginning this event. Please note that there are no toilets in the forest.

Parking

Our main car park is located on B6034 Swinecote Road. Accessible parking is situated next to the Visitor Centre building. For more information go to: Visitor Parking

Image credit: Rob James