There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
The Nottinghamshire County Show will celebrate the best of Nottinghamshire and this year we are taking the show back to its agricultural roots within the rural community of the Midlands, celebrating everything from livestock, equine, countryside competitions with trade stands, local food producers and craft stalls. The show provides a great platform for local and […]
John Rutter, Feel the Spirit Will Todd, Mass in Blue An acclaimed cycle of spirituals and an uplifting fusion of sacred choral music and jazz with the Will Todd Trio Tickets from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933 Prices from £10 to £20 Venue: Southwell Minster Date Sat 14th May 2022 7.30pm Please remember to check […]
If you’ve never tried Nordic walking before, where better to start than in Sherwood Forest? Every Tuesday during Nottinghamshire school term times, Tracy Hall of Sherwood Nordic Walking will lead a class combining wellness and technique with a gentle, sociable walk through the forest. Nordic walking is a fantastic full body workout, but it can […]
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 […]
My Iris is an intense and thrilling band, gaining reviews such as “…an awesome foursome…impeccable playing” from The Guardian. Lauded for her imaginative approach to improvisation and composition, saxophonist Trish […]
Perhaps most composers have written Masses, but you'd struggle to find two settings as contrasting as these. Also on the programme will be Fauré’s sublime Cantique de Jean Racine and […]
We all know Robin Hood lives amongst these trees, don’t we? There is one man who wishes he didn’t…Join the Sheriff of Nottingham on this family-friendly walk around Sherwood Forest as you unravel the legend of who Robin Hood is, and may have been. The Sheriff will also share intriguing stories of medieval life but […]
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 […]
If you know very little about nature, this walk is the perfect starting point for enhancing your knowledge and appreciation of Sherwood and nature in general! Ancient Oak woodlands are […]
Take a walk through Rufford's woodland and see the spectacular display of Bluebells. Collect a trail and factsheet from Rufford Abbey's gift shop! Bluebell Fact! Bluebells usually flower from late March to early May, but it does vary from year to year. They are one of the last spring flowers to bloom before the woodland canopy […]