Sherwood Voices

By Excavate

This series of 7 story-telling audio walks will take you on a journey through the changing culture of the towns and villages in the Sherwood Forest area of Nottinghamshire. You may either stream this audio, or (and we recommend this) download the tracks (if you can) onto the device you are going to use during the walk. More information on the route and maps are available at www.sherwoodvoices.co.uk. Made in partnership with Inspire and Miner 2 Major, with financial assistance from Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Track 1 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

Sherwood VoicesDec 12, 2022

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Track 1 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the Bestwood Country Park car park on Park Road.

Dec 12, 202202:21

Track 2 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the noticeboard at the bottom of Broad Valley Drive.

Dec 12, 202211:33

Track 3 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the bench near Alexandra Lodge.

Dec 12, 202204:40

Track 4 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the Park Rangers noticeboard.

Dec 12, 202205:48

Track 5 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the arch to Khalsa Wood.

Dec 12, 202206:12

Track 6 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the picnic tables in the Big Wood glade.

Dec 12, 202205:13

Track 7 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the Adventure Playground.

Dec 12, 202207:53

Track 8 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the bench on the downhill path.

Dec 12, 202204:32

Track 9 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the bench by the old oak and copper beech trees.

Dec 12, 202208:24

Track 10 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to by the old oak overlooking the dip.

Dec 12, 202206:23

Track 11 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to along the path alongside the reclaimed colliery area.

Dec 12, 202210:60

Track 12 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the Winding House.

Dec 12, 202207:11

Track 13 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to at the bench by the basketball play area.

Dec 12, 202203:15

Track 14 - Alan's Story (Bestwood)

To be listened to by the brick wall (on the side of a house) with names scratched into them, on St. Alban’s Road.

Dec 12, 202203:58

Track 1 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to at the gates of Sir John Sherbrooke School, Flatts Lane.

Dec 12, 202207:14

Track 2 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to on the green space by Thorndale Road (holding onto a tree).

Dec 12, 202209:25

Track 3 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to at the Clover Fields bus stop.

Dec 12, 202206:37

Track 4 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to on Crookdole Lane, by the house with the fishpond.

Dec 12, 202206:33

Track 5 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to at the gate overlooking the fields at the bottom of Carrington Lane.

Dec 12, 202207:05

Track 6 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to on the footpath leading up towards Oxton Woods.

Dec 12, 202206:10

Track 7 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to at the entrance to Oxton Woods.

Dec 12, 202203:55

Track 8 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to on a fallen tree trunk on the path through Oxton Woods.

Dec 12, 202204:09

Track 9 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to on the narrow path down to Mansfield Lane.

Dec 12, 202204:05

Track 10 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to at the bench on Mansfield Lane, near to the turning into Flatts Lane.

Dec 12, 202209:16

Track 11 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)

To be listened to at the gates of Sir John Sherbrooke School, Flatts Lane.

Dec 12, 202202:19

Track 1 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to in the Visitor Centre car park.

Dec 12, 202202:53

Track 2 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the viewing station by the Duck Pond.

Dec 12, 202207:19

Track 3 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to by the wooden post at the bottom of the hill.

Dec 12, 202206:04

Track 4 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the bench overlooking the headstocks.

Dec 12, 202205:50

Track 5 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the Butterfly interpretation panel.

Dec 12, 202202:55

Track 6 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the bench overlooking the Forest.

Dec 12, 202205:56

Track 7 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the gate by Bower Hill Heath.

Dec 12, 202205:47

Track 8 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the top of the hill looking onto Clipstone.

Dec 12, 202208:20

Track 9 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to ar the bench overlooking the Forest.

Dec 12, 202202:19

Track 10 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at Vicar Water viewing station.

Dec 12, 202204:33

Track 11 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the Butterfly interpretation panel.

Dec 12, 202202:59

Track 12 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the bench before the steep descent.

Dec 12, 202203:12

Track 13 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the bench by the style coming out onto Vicar Pond.

Dec 12, 202206:16

Track 14 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at the bench by the fishing pitches.

Dec 12, 202205:10

Track 15 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to on the path along Vicar Pond.

Dec 12, 202207:13

Track 16 - Emma's Story (Clipstone)

To be listened to at Rumbles cafe.

Dec 12, 202208:16

Track 1 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to before you start the walk - probably at the Visitor Centre.

Dec 12, 202202:09

Track 2 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at the Charter Pole.

Dec 12, 202206:30

Track 3 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at the (badger) bench towards the beginning of the Major Oak trail.

Dec 12, 202206:23

Track 4 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at The Major Oak.

Dec 12, 202207:24

Track 5 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at the picnic benches by the old trees.

Dec 12, 202204:52

Track 6 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at the bench facing a handful of trees.

Dec 12, 202205:32

Track 7 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at the Bee Tree.

Dec 12, 202203:55

Track 8 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at the five trees.

Dec 12, 202205:55

Track 9 - Edith's Story (Edwinstowe)

To be listened to at the cricket ground.

Dec 12, 202205:03