Newark On Sea

Who’s ready for some summer fun?! Experience a FREE range of activities the whole family can enjoy. Listen to music, watch some theatre performances, spot the giant seagulls, and check out the Punch and Judy show!

Refuel with some delicious ice cream and street food and check out some of our amazing independent stores… all just a stone’s throw away.

10 days of summer fun right in the heart of Newark!

Friday 4 August

• Music performed by Jack Brett – Nottinghamshire based country music artist: 9.30am until 10am, 11.15am until 11.45am and 1.30pm until 2.15pm
• Newark Civil War Centre and Theatre Team featuring Mildred Freeman – Opening Doors: 10am until 4pm
• Radio Newark live broadcast: 10am until 10.45am, 12noon until 1pm and 2.30pm until 3.15pm

Saturday 5 August

• Music performed by Ben Martin – Talented solo acoustic artist: 9.30am until 10am, 11.15am until 11.45am and 1.15pm until 1.45pm
• Punch and Judy show: 10am until 10.30am, 12.30pm until 1pm and 3.30pm until 4pm
• Lifeboat – Comical street performers: 10.30am until 11am, 12noon until 12.30pm and 2pm until 2.30pm

Sunday 6 August

• Music performed by Steelgen – Steel drum band group – 10am until 10.45am and 11am until 11.45am
• Music performed by Chloe Hind – A local rising star: 12.15pm until 12.45pm, 1.15pm until 1.45pm and 2.15pm until 2.45pm
• Facepainting: 10am until 4pm
• Pirate treasure hunting: 11am until 3pm

Monday 7 August

• Music performed by Ghostdrinkers – Popular Newark based band: 9am until 10am, 11am until 11.45am, 1.30pm until 2.15pm
• Punch and Judy show: 10am until 10.30am, 12.30pm until 1pm and 3pm until 3.30pm
• YMCA Newark and Sherwood – Beach volleyball and badminton: 10am until 4pm

Tuesday 8 August

• Music performed by Zephyr 4 – 1960’s British Beat Group: 10am until 10.45am and 12noon until 12.30pm
• Handmade Theatre – Puppet Birding Show: 11.30am until 12noon, 1pm until 1.30pm and 2.30pm until 3pm
• Radio Newark live broadcast: 9am until 10am, 10.45am until 11.30am and 12.30pm until 1pm

Wednesday 9 August

• Music performed by Stella – upbeat popular songs,ranging from pop to rock: 9.45am until 10.15am and 10.45am until 11.15am
• Beach Patrol – Comical street performers: 11.30am until 12pm, 1.30pm until 2pm and 2.30pm until 3pm
• Newark Creates team – Heritage and arts inspired crafts for children: 9am until 4pm
• Meet the Mermaid by the Inspire Team – Discover more about mermaid culture and behaviour: 12noon until 12.30pm, 1pm until 1.30pm and 2pm until 2.30pm

Thursday 10 August

• Music performed by Jack Brett – Nottinghamshire based country music artist: 9am until 9:45am, 12 noon until 12.30pm and 2pm until 2.45pm
• Beanblock Boogie – Baby dance class organised by Beanblock café – 10am until 10.30am
• Chris White funny poetry – Fun and frantic poems read by author and illustrator extraordinaire Chris White: 11am until 11.30am and 12.30pm until 1pm
• Radio Newark live broadcast: 10.30am until 11am, 1pm until 2pm and 3pm until 4pm

Friday 11 August

• Music performed by Bobby Haynes – Professional guitar and vocal entertainer: 9.30am until 10.15am and 11.15am until 11.45am
• Pirate Antics Show – Fun entertainment with pesky pirates: 10.30am until 11am
• Compostable Bird Feeder Workshop – Create your own birdfeeder to take home: 10am until 4pm

Saturday 12 August

• Music performed by The Business – Faithfully recreating classic pop and rock hits from the 60’s to the present day: 11am until 11.45am and 12.45pm until 1.30pm
• Music performed by Jack Brett – Nottinghamshire based country music artist: 9.30am until 10am and 12noon until 12.30pm
• Punch and Judy show: 10am until 10.30am, 12.30pm until 1pm and 3pm until 3.30pm
• Seagulls – Meet the giant cheeky gulls who have had audiences in a flap all over the world: 11.30am until 12noon, 1.30pm until 2pm and 2.30pm until 3pm

Sunday 13 August

• Music performed by Rock Choir – Offers an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir: Talented solo acoustic artist: 12noon until 12.45pm
• Music performed by Highway Junkies – Alternative country and southern rock band: 2.30pm until 4pm
• Nicky Rafferty Creates at the Beach – Storytelling for families: 10am until 10.20am, 11.30am until 11.50am, 1pm until 1.20pm and 2.30pm until 2.50pm
• Radio Newark live broadcast: 9am until 10am and 10.20am until 11.45am