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Events Calendar

There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.

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Stir-up Sunday at Sherwood Forest

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

RSPB Sherwood Forest are getting ready for Christmas and looking after nature by making our Stir-up Sunday a bird-friendly affair. Stir-up Sunday is a centuries-old tradition which families have observed in the weeks before Yuletide to make their Christmas pudding.   Instead of stirring the pudding, why not join us to make bird-seed cakes to keep your garden’s feathered visitors fed during the cold winter months?  They'll […]

Southwell Christmas Late Night Shopping

Southwell Southwell, United Kingdom

Come to Southwell and enjoy some late night Christmas shopping. The Christmas market will open from 4.30pm and along with the local shops will remain open until 8pm. Relax afterwards at one of the many cafes, pubs, and restaurants. Southwell library will also be opening late. Start your Christmas shopping and enjoy the carol singing […]

A Tour with the Master of Arms

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Christmas in the Courtyard

Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Every Weekend from 30th October (to include Spectacle of Light and Halloween weekend) until 19th December (11.00am - 4.00pm Daily) Join Parkwood for a festive weekend at Rufford Abbey this December.  Running every weekend throughout the holiday season we will have a number of craft and gift stalls located in our twinkle lit courtyard.  You […]

Winterfest – Thoresby Arts and Crafts Fair

Thoresby Park Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Winterfest is a celebration of diverse local handmade crafts and foods. It is an established event on the Thoresby calendar and is designed to offer the opportunity to exhibit local talent and creativity. It gives guests the experience of buying original handmade items straight from the seller, something they wouldn’t be able to find on […]

Dine with Santa

Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Dates: Every weekend 13th November - 19th December and everyday 20th - 24th December Cost:  £18.95 for 1 adult and 1 child and £9.50 for additional guests For an extra […]

Newark Christmas Lights Switch On

Newark Royal Market Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

The Newark Christmas Lights Switch On is back for 2021! What's On: 11.00 - Market and Fun Fair opens 11.00 - 11.25 - Steelgen 11.20 - 12.00 - School Choirs 12.05 - 12.30 - Ant McAndrew 12.20 - 12.55 - Steelgen 12.45 - 13.10 - Matt Shepardson 13.10 - 13.35 - Rock Choir 13.35 - […]

Mistletoe Day

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

What could be more romantic than stealing a Christmas kiss under a sprig of mistletoe?  December 1st is National Mistletoe Day and we’re marking the occasion with Sherwood Forest’s legendary lovebirds Robin Hood and […]

Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary Magdalene Church Church Walk, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

St Mary Magdalene's Church are delighted that this year’s Christmas Tree Festival (the 13th!!) will take place and will run from Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th December. A local favourite, the Christmas Tree Festival takes place in St Mary Magdalene's Church, where local businesses and organisations decorate trees. There will also be festive stalls and […]

#ShopNewark Festive Fun Day

Newark

To coincide with Small Business Saturday, #ShopNewark is hosting an event across Newark to celebrate independent businesses in Newark and encourage customers to buy independently this Christmas. Businesses in Newark, […]