Sherwood Castle  ·  Nottinghamshire

Inside Sherwood Castle: A Guide to Our Secret Garden Retreat

Every lodge at Sherwood Castle comes with its own private Secret Garden, hidden among the ancient oaks of England's most legendary forest. Here is a proper look at the retreat that surrounds it.

Our Park

Home to your own
Secret Garden.

Deep within Sherwood Forest, in the county forever tied to the legend of Robin Hood, our Sherwood Castle retreat is built around one thing: your own Secret Garden. A private, screened outdoor space attached to your lodge, wrapped in trailing roses and hidden lighting, with your own hot tub inside it, sealed off from the world the moment you close the gate.

Arrive through a genuine hand-built wooden castle gatehouse and you already feel somewhere else entirely. Ancient oaks tower overhead, forest trails wind out from your doorstep, and the whole retreat carries the quiet theatre of a place built for stories. But step into your Secret Garden and the forest falls away completely, just you, the roses, and total privacy.

This is a place designed to feel like an escape within an escape. The forest gives you the wonder. Your Secret Garden gives you the seclusion. Together, they're unlike anything else in the Liv collection.

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The Park Offering

Leisure Amenities

Everything you need to unwind, explore, and thrive, starting with your own private Secret Garden.

Secret Garden
Signature

Your Secret Garden

Every Sherwood lodge comes with its own private, enclosed Secret Garden, wrapped in roses and greenery and hidden entirely from the world, yours and yours alone.

Private Hot Tub
Luxury

Private Hot Tub

Soak beneath the trees in your own private hot tub, tucked inside your Secret Garden for total, uninterrupted seclusion.

Heated Indoor Pool
Leisure

Heated Indoor Pool

A beautifully warm indoor pool, heated to a steady 28°C, for a swim whatever the Nottinghamshire weather is doing outside.

Tennis Court
Active

Tennis Court

Book the court for a relaxed match, wrapped by the same ancient woodland that surrounds your own Secret Garden.

Indoor Kids' Zone
Family

Indoor Kids' Zone

A dedicated indoor play area keeps the little ones entertained, whatever the day looks like outside.

Outdoor Play Area
Outdoors

Outdoor Play Area

Open-air space to run, play and explore, just steps from your lodge and your own Secret Garden.

Meet the Animals
Wildlife

Meet the Animals

Say hello to the retreat's resident sheep, goats and chickens, a firm favourite with younger guests.

Private BBQ
Outdoors

Private BBQ

Fire up a barbecue evening right in your own Secret Garden, al fresco dining under the forest canopy.

Games Room
Leisure

Games Room

Rack up a game indoors, a relaxed way to spend an evening whatever the forest weather brings.

Sherwood Castle
Arrival

Sherwood Castle

Your stay begins at a genuine hand-built wooden castle, a reception unlike anywhere else, before the forest and your Secret Garden take over.

Eat at the Park

Dining at Sherwood

The Forest Pizza Van at Sherwood
On-site Dining

The Forest
Pizza Van

Wood-fired pizzas served fresh from the heart of the forest, just a short walk from your Secret Garden. Our resident pizza van brings warmth, real flavour, and a relaxed atmosphere right to the retreat.

Stone-baked bases, quality toppings, and the kind of easy evening that tastes even better eaten al fresco, before you head back through the trees to your own private garden.

Wood-fired Pizza Al Fresco Dining On-site Family Friendly
Explore the Area

Local Area

Sherwood Castle sits within one of England's most storied regions. Here's what awaits beyond the treeline, before you head back to your Secret Garden.

Newark-on-Trent
Market Town

Newark-on-Trent

A handsome Nottinghamshire market town on the River Trent, crowned by its ruined 12th century castle and a magnificent medieval market square. Independent shops, riverside walks, and centuries of history make Newark an easy, rewarding trip out from the forest.

Mansfield
Market Town

Mansfield

Set on the edge of Sherwood Forest itself, Mansfield blends a lively market town centre with easy access to the wider Robin Hood countryside. A relaxed spot for a coffee, a browse of the shops, or a change of pace from the woodland.

Famous Attractions
Rufford Abbey

Rufford Abbey

Wander the romantic ruins and gardens of Rufford Abbey, a picturesque country park with parkland walks, a lake, and peaceful grounds, just a short drive from your Secret Garden.

Rufford Golf & Country Park

Rufford Golf & Country Park

An all-weather golf facility with a floodlit driving range, practice bunker and chipping greens, ideal for sharpening your swing during your stay.

Ready to make your own Secret Garden yours?

A limited number of Sherwood Castle lodges, each with its own private Secret Garden, are available. Register your interest today and receive the owner's brochure.

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