16/05/2026
What can you do with 5 quid in the UK nowadays, well some would say not alot.
I disagree! 5 British pounds gets 1 vehicle in to The spirit of sherwood event at Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire.
Thats right this event charges by the car, so fill all the seats in a family saloon and thats a quid entry per person! Bargain .
So what do you get for your fiver, well actually quite a lot. A well organised event. Ample parking, decent car park marshalls. Lots of reenactors, loads to look at if you like vehicles and weapons and obviously some pocket litter.
Plenty of loos, good traders, lots of hay bale seats, 3 choices for decent food at reasonable prices.
I had some great chats with the regulars from axis and allies, got spotted taking photos of orange cordial by members of the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group doing civil defence "a bunch of mates" group. German reenactors chatting about the inner carton or Regie ci******es, which has me referencing my books! I must find out who they are !
Some of my stuff spotted in the wild as well 😁 and proof that a display can come in any size
This place knows how to put on an event, watch it. It's only going to get bigger and better
As per usual no photos of jeeps, tanks or guns. Just set dressing 😁
