There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Join a celebration of International Women’s Day at Sherwood Forest with a focus on the role of women in the forest’s past, present and future. Dr Louise Gentle from Nottingham Trent University will be here for a discussion and Q&A with Chloe Ryder, Site Manager for Sherwood Forest and Budby South Forest, about their work […]
The Shire Horse Society is coming to Newark Show Ground from 11th - 12th March 2023. The outdoor event is a spectacular weekend of family fun and includes the National […]
Why not spend some time with Lady Marian, one of the most inspirational female characters in worldwide folklore, as Sherwood Forest celebrates International Women’s Day? The legendary love story of Marian and Robin Hood has entranced people from around the world for hundreds of years. The tales tell that she sought Robin in Sherwood, dressed […]
The Shire Horse Society is coming to Newark Show Ground from 11th - 12th March 2023. The outdoor event is a spectacular weekend of family fun and includes the National Championships, trade stands, various classes, farrier displays, parades and tractor demonstrations. Starting at 8.30am and finishing at 5.00pm, tickets will be available at the gate […]
Join us for a celebration of written art, through the mediums of poetry and animation, inspired by the emotive testimony of Holocaust Survivors. On Sunday 12th March we come together to reflect. What happens when we hear this story? What happens when people aren't here to tell their stories? How will we listen and to […]
Holocaust Survivor Arek Hersh MBE will be offering his testimony in person. At age 11 Arek was taken by Nazis to a small church in his hometown of Sieradz along with his family and members of the Jewish community. There, Arek was separated from his family and would never see them again. Arek survived his […]
Fancy an evening of racing in Southwell? Join us for an evening of all-weather racing where some of the best trainers and jockeys are sure to be in attendance. Cheltenham Festival races on the big screen... We will be opening our gates at 1pm to show the Cheltenham Festival races which start at 1.30pm. Both […]
The Newark Vegan and Ethical Market is back for March 2023. From hot foodie trucks to delicious cakes and ethical produce, discover a range of stalls at Newark Royal Market. Visiting for lunch? Be sure to get in early as the foodies sold out in record time last year! This event is produced in conjunction […]
Join William De Tankerville, The Sheriff of Nottingham’s Master at Arms, as he leads a tour of the majestic Greenwood, sharing stories of medieval life and the villainous Robin Hood. William has become very familiar with Sherwood while on his eternal quest to track down the cunning outlaw and knows the most beautiful pathways… and […]
Come to Sherwood Forest for an unforgettable night under the stars! This stargazing event is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the night sky and learn about the wonders of the universe. This event is suitable for all experience levels, whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious about the cosmos. On the night […]