Little Festival of heritage & nature
Kings Mill Reservoir, Off Sherwood Way South, The Mill Adventure Base, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4PA
Celebrate heritage and nature with live music from Shanks and Pony and the lovely Lauren, traditional craft stalls, Robin Hood story trail, traditional outdoor games, historic photos and a medieval ballad by Jack Burrows. Get messy with give it a try lime mortar and nature based crafts for kids. Kings Mill Reservoir Model Boat Club host their weekly sail and bring along their heritage boats.
FREE bookable activities from NOTTS Outdoors
Abseil from England's oldest railway viaduct (age 8+)
Boat trips out on Kings Mill Reservoir
Booking details for these amazing activities coming soon!
Special guests
Our special festival guests Robin Hood and Lady Marian will also joined by Superman and Superwoman - what a combo!
Adventures discount
As a festival treat, the festival hosts AdventuresNotts are offering 15% off their activities on Saturday 13th September. To get the discount book online at least 30mins in advance of your session and use the code FEST15. Book ahead at adventures.nottinghamshire.gov.uk.
Local groups have come together to bring you a great day - huge thanks to Everyone Active, Academy Transformation Trust - Further Education, Ashfield District Council, AdventuresNotts, NOTTS Outdoors, Nottinghamshire County Council, Mansfield District Council, Jack Burrows Theatre Maker, Severn Trent, Kings Mill Reservoir Model Boat Club, Natural England, Willow Tree memory Café, Mill Waters Café, Sutton Living Memory.
The event is supported by St John Ambulance.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 11am to 3pm
Location & directions
Kings Mill Reservoir, Off Sherwood Way South, The Mill Adventure Base, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4PA
- Directions:
- Event can be accessed on foot, by bike, bus or car and is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Entry to the event is free. There is a nominal charge for car parking at Kings Mill Reservoir - free for up to 1hr, £1 for 2hrs and £ 2 for up to 4hours.
- Contact on day:
- Emma Hancock
- Telephone number:
- +447815016278
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
*The abseil from Kings Mill Viaduct is for ages 8+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Wear lace-up footwear and comfortable close fitting clothes. As a special festival treat AdventuresNotts are offering a 10% for their activities on Saturday 14th September. to get the discount book online at least 30min in advance of your session and use the code LFDISCOUNT. Book ahead at adventures.nottinghamshire.gov.uk. Please note there is a nominal charge for car parking at Kings Mill Reservoir - free for up to 1hr, £1 for 2hrs and £ 2 for up to 4hours.
Additional information
Booking details coming soon for abseil and water activities
