Heritage Open Days: Civil War Tour of Newark, including Queen’s Sconce

Newark Castle Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce. The tour will begin at the bandstand in Newark Castle, where the reason Newark became known as 'The Key to the North' can be seen. We will […]

Where is Mrs Queen?

Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Rufford Abbey need your help to find Mrs Queen before her Platinum Jubilee celebrations start! She missing in action, where can she be? Has she taken the Corgis for a walk? Has she nipped to the Tower of London to admire the crown jewels? Has she gate crashed another tea party? Please help Rufford Abbey […]

Platinum Jubilee: Southwell Arts Beacon at Southwell Minster

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

A special collection of images featuring Southwell’s community both past and present will illuminate the front of Southwell Minster on Thursday 2 June at 9.45pm, thanks to funding by Arts […]

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Exhibition

Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum Cross Street, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

An exhibiton of Royal memorabilia collected over the years to be held on the lawn at the rear of the museum, with tea, coffee and cakes. Entry and refreshments free of charge. The museum will also be open for visitors. Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before attending any event and contact the […]

Family Saturday

National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Join the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum for Family Saturday as they fill the museum with fun for all ages! There’ll be fascinating family-friendly tours and spellbinding storytime for under 10s every hour as well as the chance to get creative with a drop-in art activity to enjoy together in the Tudor Hall. […]

Wellow Church Schoolroom: Celebrating Our Queen and Village Heritage

Wellow Church Schoolroom Newark Road, Wellow, Nottinghamshire

Wellow Church Schoolroom will have its doors open on Saturday 4th June from 11am-5pm as part of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and of Wellow's Maypole Day Celebrations. Visitors are very welcome to come and enjoy this Victorian building's recent restoration and learn about the village's fascinating heritage displayed on its new interpretation panels. Free […]

Jubilee Afternoon Tea

Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

£29.99 for two / £14.99 for extra people12 noon or 2:30pm To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Rufford Abbey will be serving a traditional afternoon tea in our Victorian kitchen. For more information contact their team on 01623 677688. Jubilee Afternoon Tea Menu A selection of finger sandwiches Prime roasted ham & tomato Free range […]

The Big Jubilee Lunch

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Join Southwell Minster in the West Walk of the grounds for an open-to-all street party as part of nationwide celebrations celebrating the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. Bring a picnic and wear Union Jack or red, white and blue attire if you wish! Musical entertainment Games Licensed bar Food stalls Please remember to […]