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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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Robin Hood Festival 2022: Viking Invasion!

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

IT’S BACK!The much-loved Robin Hood Festival is taking place this summer at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve over seven weekends from 16th July to 29th August. As well as offering the ever-popular all-action medieval jousting displays, they're set to be invaded by Vikings too! There will be historical re-enactments from across the Middle Ages, and […]

Hidden History Walking Tours: Newark Through Time: Family Friendly

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 […]

Advertiser Ladies Day ft DJ Martin Kemp

Southwell Racecourse Occupation Lane, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

A treat for the senses, Advertiser Ladies Day is your chance to experience glamour, drama, atmosphere, exciting live horse racing and stunning fashion creating a gorgeously fun-filled day out. Confirmed to DJ live after racing is English actor, musician and radio broadcaster, Martin Kemp! Enjoy a day to remember with thrilling racing, sensational style and […]

Cinderella (outdoor theatre)

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Join Chapterhouse Theatre for their production of Cinderella in the beautiful Palace Gardens. In an enchanted kingdom in a faraway land magical creatures and fairy godmothers come together to tell the best loved of all fairytales. Full of song, mirth, and joy for the summer ahead, join us on Cinderella’s journey of a lifetime to […]

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 […]

Robin Hood Festival 2022: Nature’s Home

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

IT’S BACK!The much-loved Robin Hood Festival is taking place this summer at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve over seven weekends from 16th July to 29th August. As well as offering the ever-popular all-action medieval jousting displays, they're set to be invaded by Vikings too! There will be historical re-enactments from across the Middle Ages, and […]

The Railway Children

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

The Railway Childrenby E. Nesbit Adapted and directed by Sarah Slator Join This Is My Theatre for their production of The Railway Children in our beautiful Palace Gardens. When their father has to leave their London home unexpectedly, Roberta, Phyllis and Peter leave London and travel with their mother to start a new life in rural Yorkshire. […]

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 of the Minster, including our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project) and reopened […]

Have-a-Go Archery

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

In Robin Hood’s day, your skill with a bow and arrow could mean the difference between freedom and being cast into the Sheriff of Nottingham’s dungeon.Today, you can find out what it takes to develop the accuracy and power to loose an arrow and hit your target. These brilliant quickfire have-a-go archery sessions take place […]

£4 – £5

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 […]