The Victorian revival surrounded by the beauty of Sherwood Forest

From wherever you view it, Thoresby Hall Hotel is an architectural delight. A sumptuous riot of bays and balconies, gables and galleries and as sublime a slice of Grade I-listed Revival exuberance as you’ll find in the whole of Britain, let alone here at the edge of glorious and ancient Sherwood Forest. Magnificently restored by Warner Leisure Hotels in 1998, its turrets, balustrades, gabled tower and finely-wrought iron gates are perfect reminders of the exuberance of 19th century architecture.

Thoresby Hall Hotel has a huge range of things to do. With a croquet lawn, bowls, full Spa facilities*, indoor heated pool, and many other indoor and outdoor activities; there’s always something to keep you busy if you want to be

The surrounding grounds and gardens were originally landscaped by Capability Brown and have a plethora of interesting flora to look at. Look out for the recently restored Victorian rose garden – a hidden gem!
(*available at extra cost)

Today, as you stand in the extraordinary Great Hall and gaze three storeys to its open hammerbeam roof and its minstrels’ gallery you can almost taste Thoresby’s heraldry and sense of place. Its walls are adorned with armour, weaponry and family portraits. The Pierrepont coat-of-arms dominates the huge stone fireplace.Yet the most famous name with which Thoresby Hall Hotel is linked is Robin Hood, commemorated by the fabled Major Oak, England’s most famous tree, and the nearby church of St Mary, Edwinstowe, where Robin reputedly exchanged vows with Maid Marion. Whether for history or legend, a visit to Thoresby Hall Hotel.