There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
We all know Robin Hood lives amongst these trees, don’t we? There is one man who wishes he didn’t… Join the Sheriff of Nottingham on this family-friendly walk around Sherwood […]
This legendary forest has many tales to tell. Learn how Sherwood has been shaped over thousands of years by natural and human forces to become the iconic place we know […]
Craft and artisan food markets offering a range of stalls from homemade dog treats and homemade bee products to gin, chutneys, jewellery and many more. Pop down between 10am – […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest on an evening wander in search of a luminescent inhabitant of Sherwood Forest; the glow worm. The guided walk will take you in search of female […]
New Summer Plant Hunters’ Fair at Thoresby Park. This new summer event has free entry to the plant fair & country park (normal parking charges at the park apply). The […]
Join the Palace Theatre team in the stunning grounds of Newark Castle this summer for Much Ado About Nothing
Where better to hear the stories of Robin Hood than beneath Sherwood’s mighty oaks? Step into the fabled Greenwood with story teller Jim Munro to enter a world of outlaws and exiles, sharing wonderful tales from the past that will delight and entertain in equal measure. This storytelling walk will take you on a journey […]
During the lockdowns of 2020 through 2021, many of us spent more time in the outdoors to escape the current reality. This meant that we took up walking in local parks, along country footpaths or exploring and sitting in our gardens. We had time to discover new, wild places on our doorsteps, we puzzled at […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest on an evening wander in search of a luminescent inhabitant of Sherwood Forest; the glow worm. The guided walk will take you in search of female glow worms, who emit an atmospheric green glow when patiently awaiting the arrival of their mate. Sightings are not guaranteed but being out in the […]
Newark Book Festival returns from 8 – 11 July in venues and outdoor locations across Newark, with the added opportunity to enjoy a selection of events online. There will be headline events with Poirot-writer Sophie Hannah, Kadiatu, Aminata and Konya Kanneh-Mason, Stuart Turton and Cathy Bramley plus online events with Mark Billingham, David Baldacci and […]