Description
Sherwood Forest Plantation was home to John Tyler, 10th President of the United States. The plantation is 25 acres of terraced gardens and serene woodlands. The owners have planted a plethora of flowering plants to attract both birds and butterflies. There are over 80 varieties of centuries-old trees, 29 of which are not indigenous to the United States.
Visitors should park in the guest lot and sign in at the Plantation. There is a fee for the self-guided grounds tour. Informational brochures are available at the main entrance kiosk. The entire grounds are open for exploration, but respect the area; it is private property and the owners have been gracious enough to allow entry.
Directions
Physical Addresses: 14501 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA, 23030
From Charles City, head east on VA-5 E/John Tyler Memorial Highway, and Sherwood Forest will be on the right in approximately 3.2 miles.
Location & Directions
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- Site Contact: 804-829-9722, info@sherwoodforest.org
- Website
- Access: Fee, Open Daily, 9am-5pm
Birds Recently Seen at Sherwood Forest Plantation (as reported to eBird)
- Turkey Vulture
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- Northern Flicker
- Eastern Phoebe
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- Brown Creeper
Seasonal Bird Observations
Facilities
- Fee
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Historical Site