There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Guided tours of our Guitar, Piano, Violin and Woodwind workshops at Newark College, the home of Musical Instrument Crafts. Newark College's Musical Instrument Craft degree courses offer expert training and education to become makers, repairers and restorers of Guitars, Pianos, Violins and Woodwind instruments all over the world. Guided tours of the workshops will take […]
Tying in with this year’s HOD theme of Astounding Inventions, enjoy a sensational science show for all the family, discovering weird and wonderful inventions from history. Get hands on with fun activities and enjoy performances and stories from the castle’s history Bring a picnic and join in the fun!
When you look at the historic buildings around Newark you may wonder how they are kept looking like they did in the past. This is your chance to find out, as heritage building skills are demonstrated in the Market Place. This event is being especially put on by Nottinghamshire Buildings Preservation Trust and Newark Civic […]
Every 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 […]
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 photo exhibition for Heritage Open Days A signalman was a responsible job with a huge safety role. Between the wars, there were around 15,000 signal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 photo exhibition for Heritage Open Days A signalman was a responsible job with a huge safety role. Between the wars, there were around 15,000 signal […]
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 […]
Take 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 […]