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Heritage Tourism- Walking and Coach tours of Sherwood Forest and the wider region
Expert led Sherwood Forest Tours
Find the hidden history and wonder of Robin Hood’s world famous Forest.
Cultural Heritage Tours by Mercian Archaeological Services CIC
We provide exclusive interactive, experiential, and informative Archaeological and Historical tours with the leading experts, who help bring the ancient landscape and history to life.
Enjoy an exclusive and unique experience which will fully immerse you in the history and culture
of the Landscape of Legends at the heart of merry England…
Please email info@mercian-as.co.uk for further information about the tours below,
or to discuss bespoke tour options.
This tour can be tailored to your needs but can include visits to Rufford Abbey (ruins of a Cistercian monastery), the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve (including the Major Oak, legendary hideaway of Robin Hood), the ruins of King John’s Palace, and Newstead Abbey (former monastery and home of the poet Lord Byron).
Tours will also include commentary on the landscape including stories about Saxon battles, Viking Meeting Sites, ancient Maypoles and sites relating to the stories and characters from the Robin Hood legends
Discover the history beneath the trees.
Leave the crowds behind to explore the hidden history and stories of the beautiful
Sherwood Forest Landscape of Legends.
2 ½ hour to half day walking Tours of Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve., with expert Archaeologists.
Learn about the archaeology beneath our feet - thousands of years of history explained as you wander through ancient oak trees, surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Visit the Major Oak- a 1000 year old epic oak tree and legendary hideaway of Robin Hood.
Learn all about the history and ecology of the ancient woodland, and the wider medieval Forest that was home to outlaws, kings, huntsmen,, and much much more…
A historical and cultural tour that will change your understanding of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood forever!
Ideal fro school groups, historical or cultural groups, international tour parties and more….
Sherwood Forest History Tours - for coach parties, groups, school groups etc.
Historical and Archaeological Tours of the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
Expert Guides for coach tours - half day / full day tour on-board your coach.
Enjoy a tour of the wider Sherwood Forest onboard your own coach with expert archaeologists
Mercian and Robin Hood aka Ezekial Bone are developing new combined offerings for 2026 and beyond.
For more information contact info@mercian-as.co.uk
Coming Soon!
Outlaw Escapes - for coach parties, groups, school groups, and individual bookings.
Robin Hood and Mercian Archaeologists combined tours and functions
Mercian with Cultural Heritage Tours
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Please email info@mercian-as.co.uk for further information about the above,
or to discuss bespoke tour options.