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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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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, […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spooky White Post Farm Wednesdays

Rufford Abbey Country Park Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Wednesday 19th and 26th October 10am - 3.30pm £2.50 per person (pay on the day) Come and meet some of the more unusual animals from White Post Farm! The team […]

October Half Term at The Workhouse and Infirmary

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

There is plenty to discover this October with the family at The Workhouse and Infirmary from Wednesday 19 - Friday 28 October (10.30am - 4pm). Whether you want to join a trail or meet a pauper as you explore, its all happening during the half term. Pick up a pumpkin trail (19 - 28 October […]

Big Draw at Newark Castle

Newark Castle Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Free, relaxed drawing event in the Castle grounds for all ages. Bring your favourite sketchbook and art materials, or use ours to draw, paint, scribble and doodle with us – whatever the weather!

Free