There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
A lighthearted comedy with musical numbers and dance!! Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second class citizens, can her charm […]
A celebration of tradition woodland crafts & skills held outdoors by the famous Major Oak, a short walk from Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. See wood carving and crafting, browse stalls […]
As you step into Sherwood Forest, the lush greenery envelops you and you can't help but wonder if the tales of Robin Hood are true. It's said that he roams among these very trees, his keen senses ever alert for the sound of approaching danger. But there is one man who doesn't share the admiration […]
Join us The Workhouse and Infirmary on Sat 17 and Sun 18 June (10.30am - 3pm) for an interactive historical re-enactment by living history group Foreign Field. Discover the history of bodysnatching and the role workhouses played in the process. Learn about pauper funerals and how changes to the anatomy act affected the trade. Each […]
In partnership with Magna Vitae and the SO Festival, Lincolnshire. ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, takes the notion of a one-man band to new limits, combining his quirky handmade instrument inventions (Stilt-bass, Kalilaphone, Balloon-pipes, Hatbox-pedal-drum, Tapumpet, Percussionshoes & Hattrick-hat) with steel-drum, ping-pong balls, typewriter, toys & everyday objects all in the space of one short […]
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: Newark Through Time Fortnightly from 20 May Crammed full of intriguing stories and sites of Anglo Saxon, Medieval, Georgian and Victorian Newark, discover the journey of our town through […]
Join us The Workhouse and Infirmary on Sat 17 and Sun 18 June (10.30am - 3pm) for an interactive historical re-enactment by living history group Foreign Field. Discover the history of bodysnatching and the role workhouses played in the process. Learn about pauper funerals and how changes to the anatomy act affected the trade. Each […]
Newark Creates in partnership with SO Festival and Magna Vitae Mughal Miniatures is a fun and upbeat outdoor performance event for all the family, which celebrates and takes inspiration from the exquisite traditional art of Indian and Persian miniature painting. Performers in sumptuous costumes create vibrant and colourful mini worlds of dance, music and puppetry. […]
Armed Forces Day is a vibrant free event taking place in Newark market place on Sunday, 18 June 2023. It is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. The event starts at 11am with activities […]
Treat your Father to a delicious Sunday Lunch, set within the 19th-century stately home, Renaissance at Kelham Hall. Enjoy your choice of meal from the set two-course menu created and served by the award-winning catering team. 📅 Date: Sunday 18th June ⏰ Time: Seated for dinner at 1pm 🎟️ Price: £24 Per Person 🍽️ Menu […]