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, gallery, woodland play area, holiday lets, Riding Hall wedding venue, bike hire and pic
turesque walking routes. 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.
22/03/2025
Last few spaces remaining for watercolour painting class with Pictoria Victoria 🎨
Ever wanted to try watercolour painting? Wish you could touch the clouds with your talents? Well, the sky really is the limit with this relaxing and mindful art experience here at Thoresby in our café.
📆 Monday 24th March 2025
⏰ 4pm - 6pm
🎟 Limited spaces available! £32 per person
🫖 Includes Afternoon Tea
To book your place, please call our café on 01623 825225. Full payment is required upon booking.
Follow the Easter Bunny's trail around Thoresby Park to find all the hidden eggs to win a prize!
📆 Friday 4th April - Sunday 27th April 2025
🎟 £3 per trail sheet
📍 Trail sheets available from The Visitor Centre
🍫 Every trail sheet gets an Easter egg as a prize!
20/03/2025
📸 Capture Stunning Birds of Prey in Flight! 🦅
Join us for an unforgettable Birds of Prey Photography Day at the breathtaking Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this workshop is designed to help you perfect your skills in both static and flying shots.
📍 Location: Thoresby Park
📆 Various dates available throughout the year
🦉 Birds: Owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles
🎓 Expert Guidance: Photographer Steve Coomes will be on hand all day to offer tips and advice
Start the day with an illustrated talk before heading out to photograph these magnificent raptors in stunning natural settings. After lunch, test your skills with dynamic flight shots!
📷 Don't miss this incredible opportunity - come and capture the beauty of birds of prey in action!
The Sky’s the Limit – try watercolour painting with Pictoria Victoria 🎨
Ever wanted to try watercolour painting? Wish you could touch the clouds with your talents? Well, the sky really is the limit with this relaxing and mindful art experience here at Thoresby in our café.
📆 Monday 24th March 2025
⏰ 4pm - 6pm
🎟 Limited spaces available! £32 per person
🫖 Includes Afternoon Tea
You’ll discover how to use paints in a structured way with mainly wet-on-wet techniques to make your own petite masterpieces. Artist-quality brushes & British-made full pan paint sets are provided at your table, along with ink pens too. You are also very welcome to bring your own materials if you already have some at home (maybe you got one for Christmas that is gathering dust) and you would like to learn how to get the best out of those too.
You will take home a handmade card with envelope and bookmark… along with the clever hacks and tips from a professional artist that you have learnt, to use over & over again.
Designed for total beginners and absolutely no experience required to master this – it’s a wonderfully calm and supportive space in which we can explore more arty ways to relax and have space to think, and enjoy afternoon tea as you paint along, all included.
To book your place, please call our café on 01623 825225. Full payment is required upon booking.
16/03/2025
VW Festival's spring social camp out returns to Thoresby Park bringing a relaxed and chilled weekend of camping, with an acoustic stage, along with food, drink and a handful of traders! 🚐
Join us tomorrow for the New Spring Plant Hunters Fair! 🌷🥀
📅 Sunday 16th March 2025
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🎟 Free entry to the fair (normal car parking charges apply)
Where better to get inspiration for your garden than at this great new spring plant fair!
The plants are lovingly grown by specialist nurseries who are bringing a great range of perennials, shrubs, alpines, spring bulbs, rare species, old heritage varieties and up to the minute new varieties for a wide range of garden situations from hot sun to cool shade. These enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden. There will also be a wonderful range of garden accessories available.
15/03/2025
Waterloo Uncovered Exhibition today!
📆 Saturday 15th March 2025
⏰ 10:30am - 4pm
🚗 £3 car parking
Come along and see artifacts from the Battlefield of Waterloo. Speak to Archaeologists and Armed Forces Veterans who have been working on the project.
14/03/2025
🌼 This Easter, enjoy an egg-cellent day out with our Easter Trail 🐰
Follow the Easter Bunny's trail around Thoresby Park to find all the hidden eggs to win a prize!
📆 Friday 4th April - Sunday 27th April 2025
🎟 £3 per trail sheet
📍 Trail sheets available from The Visitor Centre
🍫 Every trail sheet gets an Easter egg as a prize!
13/03/2025
Wild Deer Events are returning to Thoresby Park on Saturday 12th April 2025 with the longhorn trail event!
Choose from 5km, 10km and half marathon! Cani-cross and Nordic Walkers welcome 🐕
📅 Sunday 16th March 2025
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🎟 Free entry to the fair (normal car parking charges apply)
Where better to get inspiration for your garden than at this great new spring plant fair!
The plants are lovingly grown by specialist nurseries who are bringing a great range of perennials, shrubs, alpines, spring bulbs, rare species, old heritage varieties and up to the minute new varieties for a wide range of garden situations from hot sun to cool shade. These enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden. There will also be a wonderful range of garden accessories available.
11/03/2025
Not long to go until Eventing Spring Carnival, Thoresby Park on the 28th - 30th March 2025! 🥳
🐴 The Lycetts Grantham Cup will be running across the weekend, with some of the Country’s top Horse & Rider Combinations fighting it out to win this prestigious title.
The weekend is lining up to be packed full of entertainment for all the family! Sunday 30th March will see the great Thoresby Mother’s Day treasure hunt. Treat mum to Mother's Day afternoon Tea!
The Sunday Family bundle offers great value for money and a fresh air filled family day out for just £35!
Please note you will need a ticket to The Eventing Spring Carnival to visit Thoresby Park between 28th - 30th March 2025.
11/03/2025
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Events Manager!
For further details or to apply please contact Katie on 01623 822301 or email your CV to [email protected]
10/03/2025
Waterloo Uncovered Exhibition this Saturday!
📆 Saturday 15th March 2025
⏰ 10:30am - 4pm
🚗 £3 car parking
Come along and see artifacts from the Battlefield of Waterloo. Speak to Archaeologists and Armed Forces Veterans who have been working on the project.
09/03/2025
Breakfast with Peter & Lilly Rabbit! 🐰🍽
📆 Sunday 13th April 2025 - 9am
🎫 £12.50 per person + booking fee
Experience includes a cooked breakfast, fresh juice or a hot drink and entertainment from the children's favourite characters 🥳
Due to the popularity of this event, every person attending will need a ticket. Pushchairs will need to be left outside during the event for health and safety reasons, baby in arms will not need a ticket. High chairs available for ticket holders only.
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Flower - The Great Grey Owl
Flower - The Great Grey Owl, will be making her debut at An Evening with Owls this Saturday! Hawkeye Falconry UK
📆 Saturday 1st March 2025 at 6pm
🎟 Adult £13, Children under 12 £11
☕ Café open on site until 7pm
All event and ticket information visit - https://www.hawkeyefalconry.co.uk/an-evening-with-owls/
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Santa's Grotto at Winterfest!
Take a peek inside Santa's Grotto! Tomorrow at Winterfest! 🎅🎄
📆 Sunday 1st December 2024
⏰ Open 10am - 4pm
🎫 £9.50 per child
🎟 No bookig required
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🎄🎅✨ It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄🎅✨
Only 8 sleeps until Winterfest!
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New Workshop with Frances Alexandra Jewellery! Silver initial Pendants and afternoon tea. 🍰🫖
1st workshop on Sunday 10th March
Morning session
10am -1pm making silver pendants
1pm - Enjoy your afternoon tea
Afternoon session
12pm- 2pm - Enjoy your afternoon tea
2pm - 5pm - Make your silver pendant
Book now to secure your place! You can contact Alex by:
Frances Alexandra Jewellery via social media or email
[email protected]
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Santa’s Christmas Wish! - The show where every child gets a present from Santa! 🎅 🎁
Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, song-filled, interactive family show particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds. It lasts 45 minutes and is followed by a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself!
Monday 11th December at 1pm
Monday 11th December at 4:30pm
Tuesday 12th December at 1pm
Tuesday 12th December at 4:30pm
Tickets on sale now! ➡️ https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thoresbypark
Excitement is building and we are all setup ready for Pantomime this year!
Last few tickets remaining for our Dick Whittington Pantomime performed by the Talegate Theatre Company.
Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thoresbypark
The Tank has arrived at Thoresby Park
After a 3 day journey from Bovington, the tank has arrived onsite at Thoresby Park ready for offloading and positioning tomorrow morning. The Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum
Dino Kingdom - Thoresby Park
You don't want to miss this event, trust us!
Get your tickets using the link below: https://dinokingdom.com/
This November, enter a world of magic and enchantment as the North Pole Experience comes to Thoresby Park.
There will be much to do as the elves prepare for Christmas, visit the North Pole post office, the all important toy factory, or test your balance on the village ice rink.
Promising to be an immersive family adventure that will give you a lifetime of memories and a Christmas Experience like no other, The North Pole Experience is specifically designed for Families and Young Children but with plenty of fun for all believers.
To find out more, sign up for updates www.thenorthpoleexperience.co.ukwww.facebook.com/TheNorthPoleExperienceUK
Just one thing to think about, What's your wish?
We’re all set up for the market today. Come and down and grab yourself some goodies.
We will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
The park will be open as normal on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day from 9am - 4.30pm. The Courtyard Coffee Shop at Thoresby will be open from 10am - 3pm both days. We hope you will enjoy a walk around the park with your loved ones.
Thoresby Park, within the heart of Nottinghamshire, is a lovely place to visit all year round with a range of attractions for all of the family no matter how young or old.
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. Opening times are from 10.30am until 5.00pm, admission is free, plenty of also free car parking and there is disabled access.
Whether you are visiting to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, interested in our Art and Crafts Gallery, planning a wedding or special occasion, staging an outdoor event, there is something for everyone.
Visit our Victorian Courtyard and you'll find working crafts people, shops, licensed cafe and the acclaimed Gallery featuring regional, national and international artists.
.......................................Courtyard Shops and Experiences.............................................
Shopping at Thoresby Courtyard is a unique experience with precious jewellery from David Fowkes, Hot glass blowing by Ingrid Pears, materials to make your own crafts at Craft corner, Homewares from Barton Dawes, exquisite fashions from Hazel Walker, bespoke furnishings in ElleBee or relax over lunch at The Bay Tree Cafe. You'll even find the military Queens Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomany museum, bird of prey and meerkat experiences with Hawks of Steele and off-roading treks through with estate with Segway Events.
COMING SOON- Bike Hire
*Hazel Walker Ladieswear & Accessories*
The place to buy, the place to be. Each season we source the world’s market for wearable, stylish clothes in sizes 10 – 24, including swimwear and magic underwear that reduces the inches.
Call & view anytime, any day, we know you will be pleasantly surprised.
Tel: 01623 825111
*David Fowkes Jewellery*
The Old Coach House provides the perfect setting for an open plan gallery, where it’s possible to browse, to make a purchase or simply watch jewellery in the making in the adjoining workshop. Much of David’s work centres around bold geometric gemstones and precious mixed metals. Pieces are available for immediate sale or you might want to engage in a private commission.
Tel: 01623 823969
www.dfjewellery.co.uk
E:[email protected]
*The Bay Tree Café*
A fully Licensed café with a wide range of delicacies from continental dishes to cream teas. Seating indoors and outdoors for a relaxing atmosphere. Pre-theatre dinner bookings and interval drinks.
Tel: 01623 825225
*Craft Corner*
An Aladdin’s Cave of Crafts, hidden in the corner of the Courtyard. Regular workshops are held in jewellery and fabric crafts for all levels of expertise.
Tel:01623 824002
*Ingrid Pears Hot Glass Studio*
Contemporary blown glass gallery and workshop selling designer made bespoke glass items. All glass on sale can be seen being made on the premises, from perfumes bottles, vases to glass art. Commissions undertaken and courses in glass making available for all levels of experience.
Tel: 01623 824881
www.ingrid-pears-hot-glass.co.uk
*Barton Dawes Home & Gift*
Fine Contemporary & traditional home and giftware. From occasional furniture, lighting
and kitchenware to gifts for all the family.
Tel:01623 822533
*ElleBee*
ElleBee is a small boutique shop with a beautiful collection of bespoke made textile soft furnishings from designer fabrics.
Complemented with carefully sourced eclectic furniture pieces, pure wool throws, pouffe’s, flowers, artificial plants and succulents, chosen to fit into all styles and themes.
Come and find that perfect finishing touch to your home.
Hawks of Steele is a family owned and run business which offers Falconry experiences on the grounds at Thoresby.
The family have had the pleasure of working with Birds of prey for over 30 years and their passion is to give other people the chance to experience the wonders of these beautiful birds.
Please note all experiences are pre-booked.
Tel: 01623 824440
E: [email protected]http://hawksofsteele.co.uk/
.....................................Thoresby Weddings...........................................
One of the largest wedding venues in North Nottinghamshire.
Set in acres of beautiful county side at the Thoresby Park in Sherwood Forest. Imposing Grade ll listing Riding Hall with soaring arched ceiling and superb wooden floor. Photographs in the courtyard or the Lawns with imposing Thoresby Hall as backdrop. Licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships.
Thoresby Weddings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThoresbyWeddings/
www.thoresbyweddings.co.uk
......................................Thoresby’s Pierrepont Gallery...............................................
Thoresby’s Pierrepont Gallery was originally established in 1992 as a space in which to show the Pierrepont Collection. Over the years it has evolved into a busy gallery with an eclectic calendar of exhibitions. Thoresby Courtyard welcomes 80,000 visitors a year. Open six days a week 10.30 – 4.00 the gallery always has something interesting to engage a wide audience. Thoresby Gallery’s Open Exhibitions have been encouraging local artists and providing a beautiful space in which to exhibit since the early days and now Thoresby are seeking to include all artists, both professional and amateur working in the area with regular opportunities to get involved.
.................................Thoresby Gallery For Hire......................................
-80,000 visitors a year
-Open six days a week 10:30-16:00
-Available from 1-6 weeks for as little as £250 a week
-Offers an eclectic exhibition program for a wide audience.
How To hire Thoresby Gallery
Email: [email protected] with images of your work and brief exhibition proposal
Tel: 01623 822009 and ask to speak to Teresa
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.
