There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Coming this summer to East Midlands - a socially-distanced outdoor adventure woodland trail for all the family. 🦕 🦁 Enter into Jurassic Land then onto the Jungle. 🐻 Once you've encountered our dinosaurs, lions, and tigers, it's off on a Bear Hunt. How many will you find? 🏹Then take a trip through the Wild West. […]
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 […]
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 – 3pm to purchase a unique gift for a loved one or to treat yourself! Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before attending any […]
Be part of the RSPB's Big Wild Summer - pick up your Robin Hood Family Trail and Nature Detective Pack in one! Robin and his Merry Band are a forward thinking bunch and will do anything to protect the forest. They've all upgraded to electric cars and got personalised number plates - can you work […]
Come and join us at Thoresby Park for a ride on the regions premier pop-up steam railway. The There and Back Light Railway is a large scale steam train ride operating in a Covid aware manner. They will be sanitising and cleaning frequently and have sanitizer for your use before and after your ride. Rides […]
Join the Palace Theatre team in the stunning grounds of Newark Castle this summer for witty play The Bench
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 Forest. Unravel the legend of who Robin Hood is, and may have been... This walk will take you on a wander around the forest, and […]
Come and join Thoresby Park for its Pawsby Dog Show for it’s third year running! With demonstrations, have a go activities, stall holders, miniature railway, food & drink and more. There’s fun for all the family! Entry to the event is free (normal car parking charges apply, £3.00 for the full day or £1 for […]
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 today. From its ancient trees and the wildlife that lives amongst them, to its deep history and stories of fabled characters - join our knowledgeable […]