There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Southwell Music Festival takes place in late August in the beautiful Nottinghamshire cathedral town of Southwell. Locals and visitors to the town can enjoy concerts and performances across the town, with a curated programme featuring acclaimed singers and musicians performing. There’s also the opportunity for local musicians to take part, whether that’s performing at a […]
Nottinghamshire Day - Friday 25th August, 10am. The National Holocaust Centre and Museum is an inspirational and contemplative place. Set in the beautiful countryside of Laxton, the amazing Smith family created a permanent memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. A space for us all to reflect on what it means for our communities today. […]
Join William De Tankerville, The Sheriff of Nottingham's Master at Arms, as he takes you on a tour of the majestic Greenwood, sharing stories of medieval life and the villainous […]
Join William De Tankerville, The Sheriff of Nottinghams Master at Arms, as he takes you on a tour of the majestic Greenwood, sharing stories of medieval life and the villainous […]
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 […]
Ceramics fair with leading regional and national ceramicists. CERAMICS IN SOUTHWELL 2023 will be on Sunday 27 August 2023 10am to 4.30pm Venue: Market Square, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0FS
To complete the series of brass band events, the ever-popular Brass Band Explosion is the grand finale of the Summer series with a culmination of bands playing throughout the day plus family fun activities planned between performances. The Brass Band Explosion signals the end of the Newark Festival programme with a vivid firework display set […]
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 […]
An extended version of our usual Besieged (but never beaten) Tour - this is perfect for anyone wanting to take a deeper dive into the history of the British Civil Wars. 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 […]
Tour of Britain makes a welcome return to Nottinghamshire! Newark and Sherwood District will be hosting the both the start and finish of stage 4 of the world-famous Tour of Britain cycle race! This year Sherwood Forest will provide a stunning backdrop to the Tour of Britain cycle race when it returns to the county […]