There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henries […]
Easter Eggstravaganza by G&D Talent Management! Visit Thoresby for a fun-filled Easter event! Take a picture with Alice and The Mad Hatter, join in with some singing and dancing, play some Easter games AND meet the Easter Bunny and see what Easter surprises you can find! Children AND adults are recommended to come in fancy […]
Copper Entertainment will be returning to Rufford Abbey Country Park with an adaptation of the Beatrix Potter classic, Peter Rabbit. This adaptation will have you giggling at Jeremy Fisher, avoiding […]
Join artist Clare Taylor to create unique decorative ‘mini-me’ clay faces inspired by the stunning ‘Leaves of Southwell’ carvings of plants, animals and green men. Suitable for children aged 5+ […]
RSPB Sherwood Forest are all about the eggs at Easter. Birds eggs, obviously.The whole family can take our egg-stra tricky self-led trail through the trees to crack the clues and link the giant eggs you find to the birds that have laid them. Look out for our Easter bunnies with their brightly coloured tails in […]
Join us for some free crafts or take part in an exciting self-led trail and see what you can discover. This activity is free but donations are warmly welcomed. Follow this link to donate online. The weather is usually lovely in Southwell but we may have to opt for an indoor option if there is bad […]
Join William De Tankerville, The Sheriff of Nottingham’s Master at Arms, as he takes you on a tour of the majestic Greenwood, sharing stories of medieval life and the villainous Robin Hood.William has become very familiar with Sherwood while on the hunt for Robin Hood and knows the most beautiful pathways… and the deadliest! Although […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest for an evening of talks, demonstrations and exhibits about the night sky by the incredibly knowledgeable team from Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society. You’ll have a fascinating time whatever the weather with the help of these experienced and passionate astronomers. There will be tea and coffee available free of charge during the […]
Craft and Artisan Food Markets are a Thoresby Park staple! Taking place several times throughout the year, our markets are full of tasty treats, handmade gifts and many other amazing products made by local vendors. The markets run from 10am until 4pm and are free to enter! Car parking charges apply. Please remember to check […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project) and reopened in the second half of 2021. Booking is essential and tours are limited […]