There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
The chapel in Newark Cemetery will be open with members of the Friends of Newark Cemetery on hand to help locate graves. There will also be a display in the Chapel entitled “Their Legacies Live On!” The Friends of Newark Cemetery (FoNC) are proud to be able to help promote Newark’s beautiful and historic cemetery, […]
Discover more about the CWGC and those they commemorate. You will learn about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and about the heroic actions and self-sacrifice of some of our casualties buried in the cemetery. Newark Cemetery was constructed in 1856 both as a final resting place for the dead and as a […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]