Sherwood Oaks
Sherwood Oaks is a hospital in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, for people aged 18 and over who are experiencing acute mental illness and need to stay in hospital.
The hospital has replaced the services for adults under 65 that were previously provided at Blossomwood (formerly Millbrook).
Sherwood Oaks provides inpatient care and has 70 bedrooms across four single-sex wards. Each patient has their own bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and access to shared areas for activities, dining and socialising.
The hospital also has a place of safety, known as a Section 136 suite, for people aged 18 and over who need urgent mental health support.
In 2026, work was completed to create a therapeutic sensory outdoor environment to support patients' recovery. This builds on earlier work by patients, staff and volunteers to develop the outdoor space, including a wildflower meadow, vegetable-growing areas, and places to sit and relax.
The wards are staffed by a skilled team of mental health nurses, doctors, psychologists and other healthcare professionals. They provide care and support 24 hours a day. Staff are trained to care for patients with a range of needs and levels of illness, helping to ensure each person receives the support that is right for them.
Sherwood Oaks inpatient areas
Sherwood Oaks has four acute mental health wards:
Beech Ward (17 bedded female Acute ward) Tel: 01623 702087
Fir Ward (17 bedded female Acute ward) Tel: 01623 702084
Cedar Ward (18 bedded male Acute ward) Tel: 01623 702089
Elm Ward (18 bedded male Acute ward) Tel: 01623 702095
Our wards provide inpatient care for people experiencing an acute crisis relating to their mental health who cannot be supported in their own home.
Our service focuses on assessment of need, treatment and recovery. We place the service user at the centre of their care planning.
Our service is for people aged between 18 - 65. Those over 65 who have already been accessing mental health services may also be referred.
Travelling to Sherwood Oaks
Find your way here
Use Google Maps to find the best route to Sherwood Oaks.
Bus
You can get to the site using Stagecoach bus routes:
- 27 Bus Route and Timetable: Mansfield - Rainworth | Stagecoach
- 28 Bus Route and Timetable: Mansfield - Newark | Stagecoach
- 29 Bus Route and Timetable: Mansfield - Newark | Stagecoach
- 141 Bus Route and Timetable: Nottingham - Sutton in Ashfield | Stagecoach
- 218 Bus Route and Timetable: Mansfield - Forest Town | Stagecoach
- 363 Bus Route and Timetable: Mansfield - Minster C of E School | Stagecoach
Bike
There are bike racks outside of the main entrance.
You can plan your journey online by visiting the CycleStreets website.
Cycling to our sites is not only carbon emission free but is also excellent for physical and mental wellbeing.
Train
The nearest train station is Mansfield (3.3 miles).
For help planning your journey please visit: Plan Your Journey | Traveline
Parking
Sherwood Oaks offers limited free onsite parking for visitors.
Spaces can be limited after 9am. Do allow a little extra time to find a parking space, especially during busy periods.
Acorn Suite (136 suite)
We provide a place of safety for patients detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. Our service users are typically brought to us by the police for a full and proper assessment of their mental health needs. Our new 136 suite is designed to ensure that our service user's privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Our assessments can lead to a voluntary or compulsory hospital admission or discharge into the community with appropriate signposting and mental health service follow up. Our service is available every day, 24 hours a day.
The 136 suite does not have set visiting times however visits can be arranged with the team by calling the below phone number.
Tel: 01623 702207
Accessing our services
Admissions to wards at Sherwood Oaks are agreed by the Bed Management Team following receiving a referral from the gatekeeping Crisis team.
Visiting times:
3pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday
Weekends and Bank Holidays: 11am to 8pm
Protected meal times (No leave/visits between these times): 8am to 9am, 12midday to 1pm, 5pm to 6pm
If you require a visit out of these hours please contact the ward and these will be arranged where possible.
Contact and find us
Sherwood Oaks, Sherwood Oaks business park, Sherwood Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4GW
Tel: 01623 702224
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