There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Step back in time at The Workhouse - find and help the inmates doing their daily jobs. Go back to school at The Workhouse, write on a slate, learn to count but don't even think about misbehaving! Education played an important part in pauper children's lives, discover how this prepared them for life outside the […]
Every Friday in the Summer holidays, join an inmate as they take you for a behind the scenes tour before the site opens at 12noon. Start your day here with a pauper inmate and find out what life was really like in The Workhouse on this family-focused introductory tour.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be an outlaw? Here’s the chance to put your archery skills to the test, at the home of Robin Hood!Reach the Core Historic will be providing traditional English Archery. Archery costs £4 for 6 arrows, led with one-to-one instruction from our experts. Can you ring the bell by your […]
Newark’s popular monthly Farmers Market offering some of the best artisan and locally produced food in the East Midlands with a high emphasis on ecological and environmentally positive products. As well as delicious and planet friendly food, visitors can enjoy the talents of local musicians and artists in one of the most attractive market places […]
Explore and discover The Workhouse kitchen garden and take part in special sensory activities.
Every Saturday in August pick vegetables with the paupers in the garden. Explore the abundance of fresh, local and seasonal produce and fill a bag to take home with the help of the pauper inmates.
Think you’ve got what it takes to be an outlaw? Here’s the chance to put your archery skills to the test, at the home of Robin Hood!Reach the Core Historic will be providing traditional English Archery. Archery costs £4 for 6 arrows, led with one-to-one instruction from our experts. Can you ring the bell by your […]
Step back in time at The Workhouse - find and help the inmates doing their daily jobs. Go back to school at The Workhouse, write on a slate, learn to count but don't even think about misbehaving! Education played an important part in pauper children's lives, discover how this prepared them for life outside the […]
Every Friday in the Summer holidays, join an inmate as they take you for a behind the scenes tour before the site opens at 12noon. Start your day here with a pauper inmate and find out what life was really like in The Workhouse on this family-focused introductory tour.
Every Saturday in August pick vegetables with the paupers in the garden. Explore the abundance of fresh, local and seasonal produce and fill a bag to take home with the help of the pauper inmates.