Heritage Open Days: Lowdham Signal Box
See a historic railway signal box and try your hand on the levers. Learn what a signal box is for, and what the signalman did. There will also be a […]
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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Minster Tours
Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomTake 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 […]
Minster Tours
Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomTake a Saturday tour of Southwell Minster with one of their friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history. This fully accessible tour will take in all areas of the Minster, including our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project) and reopened […]
Hidden History Walking Tours: Newark Through Time
National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomEvery Saturday at 1.30pm Join the National Civil War for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) which take you to the hidden historical areas of Newark: Besieged (but never beaten) […]
Minster Tours
Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomTake 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 […]
Organathon
Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomFriday 30 September – Saturday 1 October 2022. As our organists perform over the course of 24 hours, there are 10 ways to pledge your support for the Organathon. Join in and have a little fun along the way.
Family Saturday: Fun Palaces!
National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomJoin the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum for Family Saturday as they fill the museum with fun for all ages! As part of the nationwide Fun Palaces festival, […]
Hidden History Walking Tours: Besieged (but never beaten)
National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomEvery Saturday at 1.30pm Join the National Civil War for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) which take you to the hidden historical areas of Newark: Besieged (but never beaten) […]
Singing in the News in Tudor and Stuart England
National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomThe simplicity of Tudor and Stuart ballads made them accessible to all and an important resource for influencing public attitudes. In the absence of newspapers, these memorable songs used rhyme and melody to spread news. This talk will include live musical examples to demonstrate how the performance of ballads enabled debate about current affairs, despite […]
Hidden History Walking Tours: Newark Through Time
National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomEvery Saturday at 1.30pm Join the National Civil War for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) which take you to the hidden historical areas of Newark: Besieged (but never beaten) Fortnightly from 2nd April Discover Newark’s crucial role in the English Civil Wars and explore some of the town’s highlights. Newark Through Time Fortnightly from […]