Great Northern Food and Drink Festival Camping

If you need to stretch your legs a little bit, or perhaps work off some of that food (ready for the next round) you may like to take a walk to the Major Oak – an hour’s walk will get you to this ancient tree that’s said to have sheltered Robin Hood and pals. The National Trust site at Clumber Park (15 minutes’ drive) also has some great trails to stroll along. Making a long weekend of it? Options for your Friday or Monday might include outings to Creswell Crags (15 minutes) to explore the archaeological museum and wander through the gorge, a tour of Rufford Abbey (10 minutes) or a kid-pleasing time at Sherwood Forest Fun Park (10 minutes). A little further afield, stops on your journey to or from the festival might include Newark Castle (half an hour), Hardwick Hall (40 minutes) or treating yourself to some stretchy trousers at Designer Outlet East Midlands (40 minutes).