Little festival of heritage & nature
Kings Mill Reservoir, Off Sherwood Way South, The Mill Adventure Base, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4PA
We will be celebrating heritage and nature with live music, spoon carving and leather printing demo, give it a try lime plaster activity, nature based crafts for kids, Robin Hood story trail, traditional outdoor games, historic photos and the medieval ballad of The King & The Miller by Jack Burrows. You can even abseil from England's oldest railway viaduct (age 8+)!* Kings Mill Reservoir Model Boat Club host their weekly sail, Notts Fire and Rescue Service will be here and Mansfield Sea Cadets will be out on the water and ready to race at historic Mill Waters - come and cheer them on!
As a festival treat AdventuresNotts are offering 10% off their activities on Saturday 14th September. To get the discount book online at least 30mins in advance of your session and use the code LFDISCOUNT. 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, Kirkby and District Archaeological Group, Jack Burrows Theatre Maker, Severn Trent, Kings Mill Reservoir Model Boat Club, Mansfield Sea Cadets, Notts Fire & Rescue Service, Grizzlypaw Design, King of Rome and Mind Your Head.
*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.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 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.
