There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! This summer visit a beach like no other in the heart of Newark town centre! The large beach area will be adorned with deck chairs, buckets and spades, beach huts, a tiki bar, street food, the sound of waves and with lots of ice cream available, […]
A fantastic opportunity to climb the famous tower of St Mary Magdalene and gain the best views of Newark. (This is ideally a fair weather activity) Saturday Tower Tours are […]
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) […]
After last year's sell-out show, Tina's Ultimate Rock Show is returning to The Palace Gardens at Southwell Minster on Saturday 6 August 2022 and it's bigger and better than ever!!!So bring your bandana and let us take you on a magical rock n’ roll journey with classic hits featuring Guns ‘n Roses, Bon Jovi, The […]
A wide selection of plants for sale from nurseries throughout the country including many rare species. This popular fair is situated in the beautiful gardens of The Archbishop’s Palace next to Southwell Minster. For more info see the Plant Hunters’ Fair website Entry: £2 suggested donation Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before […]
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 […]
Join the Minster's very own local ecologist, Dr Adam Bates from Brackenhurst, Nottingham Trent Join Jungle Jo and her wonderful collection of spiders, beetles, centipedes, and other types of minibeasts in this exciting animal handling session. Tickets are £2.50 per child; adults MUST book a free adult ticket. Please note because of limited numbers the Minster […]
Sarah Churchill is the Queen of England’s lady in waiting. Her powerful position is threatened by a young and ambitious noblewoman who begins to insinuate herself into the Queen’s affection. Olivia Colman won an Oscar for her brilliant performance as Queen Anne in this raucous royal romp and is equally matched by fellow Oscar nominees […]
Join the Minster 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 […]
Welcome to the home of the Gloworm Festival, a wonderful family event set in the beautifully green Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire. The Gloworm Festival is a brilliant 2 day Festival that […]