Sherwood Forest
Edwinstowe, United Kingdom
Sherwood Forest is a royal forest and forest in Nottinghamshire. It is one of the 124 sights in the United Kingdom listed on this site and is the 69th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The forest is approximately 200 km from London. Travelers can reach the area via East Midlands Airport, which is 45 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Sherwood Forest with visits to Chatsworth House or Lincoln Cathedral, both of which are about 36 km away.
Weather varies by month. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 20 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with daily lows between 1 °C and 2 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with the most rainy days in December, totaling about 16 days. Opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00 from April to October, and 10:00 to 16:30 from November to March.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 43 | 49 | 56 | 51 | 64 | 51 | 57 | 59 | 64 | 59 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
