This summer, Walesby Forest Festival will
set up camp in Sherwood Forest for the first time
ever giving families and
friends alike an outdoor festival with a difference, from 28th –
31st August.
Located on the site of one of the UK’s
biggest and most loved adventure activity centres, visitors will be able to
combine outdoor activity with a fun and vibrant music scene with some of
the best folk, blues, country and jazz bands in the world. All
proceeds from the weekend festival will support Walesby Forest Scout Centre, a
not-for-profit organisation. The Walesby Forest Festival is being held to
raise funds for Walesby Forest Charity.
With over 40 on-site adventure
activities, there will be something to suit all tastes. From yoga, archery and
Ceilidh’s, to climbing, martial arts workshops and Canadian canoe experience,
combined with entertainment from circus entertainers, jugglers, stilt walkers
and acrobats. Visitors are guaranteed a unique weekend away in rural
Nottinghamshire.
A full programme of acts is being
finalised, but already confirmed are some of the best bands in the world of
folk. Flying in from Dublin, KILA are hailed as one of Ireland’s most innovative
and exciting bands. KILA provided the soundtrack for Oscar nominated Irish film,
Song of the Sea, and in 2014 headlined the St Patrick’s Day celebrations at
Trafalgar Square in London.
The two on-site bars will be serving a
great choice of real ales, wines and spirits, giving parents and guardians the
perfect break, together with a range of food from around the
world.
Damien Barber, Creative Director at
Walesby Forest Festival, said: “We’re really excited to launch Walesby Forest
Festival at Sherwood Forest. A full programme of events is currently being
finalised, and is guaranteed to excite visitors of all ages. Whether visiting
for a day or camping on-site and enjoying a weekend break in rural
Nottinghamshire, the festival will give something back to the local community
while giving both groups and individuals a weekend to remember in the heart of
the Sherwood Forest.”
We are keen for all sections of the
community to take advantage of the festival and would ask if you are able to
display the attached poster on the staff notice board, if you require extra
posters please contact Walesby Forest on 01623 860202 to discuss your
requirements with our staff.
Jeff
Newton
Sales
Administrator
Walesby
Forest Outdoor Adventure Centre
Brake Road, Walesby, Newark, Notts, NG22 9NG
tel: 01623 860202 www.walesbyforest.org.uk
Brake Road, Walesby, Newark, Notts, NG22 9NG
tel: 01623 860202 www.walesbyforest.org.uk
