Celebrating the women who shaped, serve and will sustain Sherwood Forest - Sherwood Forest Day 2027

Join Sherwood Forest Trust and Nottinghamshire Federation of Women's Institutes for a special afternoon celebrating the women who have shaped our past, serve our communities today and will help sustain the future of Sherwood Forest.

As part of Sherwood Forest Day 2027, Women of the Forest will bring together inspiring voices from across Nottinghamshire to recognise the contribution women have made, and continue to make, to our landscape, heritage, communities and environment.

Through talks, conversation and shared stories, we'll explore the women who helped shape Sherwood's history, those working hard to protect and restore our forest today, and how we can inspire the next generation of women to play their part in its future.

What's happening?

Women of the Past

Sharon Bennett Connolly FRHistS

Discover the stories of women whose lives, work and leadership have helped shape Sherwood and Nottinghamshire's history and heritage, with historian Sharon Bennett Connolly.

Women of the Present

Hear from women making a difference in our communities today, from civic leadership and voluntary action to protecting and restoring our natural environment.

Women of the Future

Join a conversation about inspiring the next generation of women leaders, the role of women in nature recovery and environmental stewardship, and how we can create a more inclusive future for Sherwood Forest.

Celebrating Women of the Forest

We'll also invite guests to share stories of women who have inspired them through their work, volunteering, community involvement or contribution to Sherwood's heritage and landscape.

The afternoon will finish with tea, coffee and an opportunity to meet fellow guests, chat with speakers and make new connections.

Speakers

We'll be welcoming a fantastic line-up of speakers, with more names to be announced soon!

Join us

Whether you're passionate about local history, the environment, community action or simply want to celebrate the women making a difference, we'd love you to join us.

Come along, share stories, be inspired and help us celebrate the women of Sherwood Forest – past, present and future.

Hosted by Sherwood Forest Trust in partnership with Nottinghamshire Federation of Women's Institutes.

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