There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Take a 45-minute Wednesday tour of Southwell Minster with one of their friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will focus on their 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, as well as the beautiful Simpson Stalls […]
Beer Festivals are back after a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and from the 26th to 28th May 2022 the Newark Beer & Cider Festival returns to the ‘Tent by the Trent’ situated in Riverside Park. It’s a fantastic location with views of Newark Castle and the River Trent. The three-day event, proudly celebrating its 25th […]
2021 Strictly Come Dancing Champion, Giovanni Pernice, returns with his highly anticipated hit show THIS IS ME! The showman is once again set to light up the stage, along with his cast of professional dancers, for another fabulous year of touring. With the Italian’s natural charm, combined with beautiful choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous […]
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 […]
Introducing our Year of Play! During each school break this year, we're inviting you to make the museum yours for the holidays! Play, explore and enjoy with family and friends. There'll be lots of great extra ways to have fun around the museum, both for children and the young at heart, from games, to costume […]
Rufford Abbey need your help to find Mrs Queen before her Platinum Jubilee celebrations start! She missing in action, where can she be? Has she taken the Corgis for a […]
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 […]
Brian Acton is a songwriter and storyteller and has a story he would like to tell…The story is called ‘A New Leaf’ and has an environmental message, told in a child friendly manner with a mixture of prose, poetry and songs. Audience participation required and there will be activities to do. The walk will be […]
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum are delighted to be hosting an immersive, innovative show from award winning puppetry and visual theatre company, Smoking Apples, on Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June. Escaping on a Kindertransport train, one small Czech- Jewish girl embarks on a mighty adventure. Crossing between the past and present, Babi travels across Europe; […]
Brian Acton is a songwriter and storyteller and has a story he would like to tell…The story is called ‘A New Leaf’ and has an environmental message, told in a […]