Zombie Infection will come to Sherwood Forest from October 23 to 25
Zombies will descend on Sherwood Forest as the ancient woodland is transformed into a scene akin to a horror movie.
But rather than film crews being on set, ordinary visitors will be tasked with trying to survive a night in the
darkness using their own wits and a steady stream of rations.
Next month's Zombie Infection experience will include two realistic set-ups, with up to 36 costumed actors take on the roles of the undead creatures spanning across 120 acres of the forest.
Chris Baker, director of Sheffield-based Zombie Infection, said: "We want to throw people into an environment that we see a lot in films and video games.
"It brings them as close as possible to that real life experience because we've grown up around the horror genre and it's very popular.
"We have a lot of scare factors and a lot of people drop out due to being so scared.
"Sherwood Forest has such a big name associated with Robin Hood but it's a great setting for zombies."
The event, held at the forest for the first time last year, has been toured around the country in abandoned prisons, hospitals and factories.
On Friday, October 23, a three-hour event will see teams of three people fight through free-roaming zombies to complete objectives.
The following evening, about 40 individuals will be taken to various points in the forest and given the task of survival from 7pm to 7am.
The forest will feature many points of interest, including a fort, village encampment, tank graveyard and crashed plane.
They have to find their own shelter, food, weapons and ammo, while using simulated air drops containing rations and imitation firearms.
Supervisors will be on hand if there are any problems and people can drop out.
Mr Baker added: "I enjoy psychology and finding out what makes people feel safe. Last year, we had dolls cut open with cooked liver inside, and they had to put their hands in to find the key.
"It's interesting find out what makes people tick. When the Blair Witch Project was released, people of different ages came into the woods and had that deep-rooted fear of forests because of films like that."
Adam Woodcliffe, manager of Friar Lane comic book shop Forbidden Planet, said: "Zombies are extremely popular at the moment with the Walking Dead TV show so it sounds like a great idea."
Ben Schofield, manager of Playtime video game shop, in the Broadmarsh Centre, added: "People like playing zombie games, such as in Call of Duty and Dying Light, and I knew a few friends who follow the different zombie events so it should be a popular event."
Tickets are available for the three-hour event on October 23, costing £69.99. Visit zombieinfection.co.uk.
But rather than film crews being on set, ordinary visitors will be tasked with trying to survive a night in the
darkness using their own wits and a steady stream of rations.
Next month's Zombie Infection experience will include two realistic set-ups, with up to 36 costumed actors take on the roles of the undead creatures spanning across 120 acres of the forest.
Chris Baker, director of Sheffield-based Zombie Infection, said: "We want to throw people into an environment that we see a lot in films and video games.
"It brings them as close as possible to that real life experience because we've grown up around the horror genre and it's very popular.
"We have a lot of scare factors and a lot of people drop out due to being so scared.
"Sherwood Forest has such a big name associated with Robin Hood but it's a great setting for zombies."
The event, held at the forest for the first time last year, has been toured around the country in abandoned prisons, hospitals and factories.
On Friday, October 23, a three-hour event will see teams of three people fight through free-roaming zombies to complete objectives.
The following evening, about 40 individuals will be taken to various points in the forest and given the task of survival from 7pm to 7am.
The forest will feature many points of interest, including a fort, village encampment, tank graveyard and crashed plane.
They have to find their own shelter, food, weapons and ammo, while using simulated air drops containing rations and imitation firearms.
Supervisors will be on hand if there are any problems and people can drop out.
Mr Baker added: "I enjoy psychology and finding out what makes people feel safe. Last year, we had dolls cut open with cooked liver inside, and they had to put their hands in to find the key.
"It's interesting find out what makes people tick. When the Blair Witch Project was released, people of different ages came into the woods and had that deep-rooted fear of forests because of films like that."
Adam Woodcliffe, manager of Friar Lane comic book shop Forbidden Planet, said: "Zombies are extremely popular at the moment with the Walking Dead TV show so it sounds like a great idea."
Ben Schofield, manager of Playtime video game shop, in the Broadmarsh Centre, added: "People like playing zombie games, such as in Call of Duty and Dying Light, and I knew a few friends who follow the different zombie events so it should be a popular event."
Tickets are available for the three-hour event on October 23, costing £69.99. Visit zombieinfection.co.uk.
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