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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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Minster Tours

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Hidden History Walking Tours: Newark Through Time

National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Minster Tours

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Organathon

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Friday 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 Kingdom

Join 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, we'll be enjoying the chance to learn and share amazing new skills this Family Saturday. For more information on all the fantastic events taking place […]

Hidden History Walking Tours: Besieged (but never beaten)

National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Singing in the News in Tudor and Stuart England

National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

The 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 Kingdom

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 […]

Segway Events – Thoresby Park

Thoresby Park Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

The Thoresby Courtyard venue offers an adventurous Segway course that will see you take to the twists and turns of this woodland location.  Once you have got to grips with the Segway it becomes extremely easy to use, it simply responds to even the slightest shift in weight, allowing you to control the direction and speed.  Thoresby […]

Halloween Monster Hunt

Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Dates: 15th October - 31st October  Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm Daily Cost: £2.50 per monster map. You will receive a prize... if you survive!  (normal car parking charges apply) Funny goings on have been reported to the Rufford Park Rangers and they need your help to hunt down the creatures, ghouls and ghosts and restore harmony […]