There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Discover the critical role Newark played in the Civil Wars in this fascinating tour of the town! Visit some of the key buildings that played a role during the conflict and explore famous Civil War characters such as Baron Dohna, Hercules Clay and Prince Rupert. Discover why Newark became known as 'The Key to the […]
Explore The National Holocaust Centre and Museum: Britain's first ever place of Holocaust remembrance and learning. Having evolved over 25 years from a single exhibition in a rural family home into a nationally accredited museum. Tuesday 12 September: join the museum’s curatorial team as they offer a guided tour of the exhibition and talk in […]
The Newark Violin School Musical Instrument Craft degree courses offer expert training and education to become makers, repairers and restorers of Guitars, Pianos, Violins and Woodwind instruments all over the world. Guided tours of the workshops will give visitors an insight into this specialist craft industry, offering a chance to see creativity in progress on […]
Discover some of the 95,000 objects in the National Civil War Centre’s reserve collection in this rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of a working museum. Find treasures from art, social history, military history, archives and more, across Anglo Saxons, Romans and Victorians periods. Pre-booking required at www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Step back in time to reveal the Porters Cellars throughout history! Using pastels, artists pigment and paints, watch as Urban Canvas create a unique piece of mind-boggling illusionary art. On the final day, you will get the chance to photograph yourself from a dizzy height, as the artists invite you onto the art for a […]
Members of the Friends of Newark Cemetery will be on hand to undertake grave searches, talk to visitors and answer any questions you may have about the cemetery. The Friends of Newark Cemetery are proud to be able to help promote Newark's beautiful and historic cemetery. Meanwhile, a special display in the Chapel called ‘A […]
Throughout the festival there will be films, photography displays and open discussion sessions about the history of the River Trent with the Barge’s project lead who has been connected with the river for over sixty years.
When you look at the historic buildings around Newark you may wonder how they are kept looking like they did in the past. This is your chance to find out, as heritage building skills are demonstrated in the Market Place. This event is being especially put on by Nottinghamshire Buildings Preservation Trust and Newark Civic […]
Come up to the art studio on Floor 5 to meet the museum’s artist in residence, Samantha. After working in the museum all summer, Samantha will have lots to share. Explore her virtual world, wearing virtual reality goggles*, and have a go at creating your own artwork inspired by the museum. *Virtual reality is not […]
Newark Masonic Hall will open its doors to the public for a rare opportunity see inside this impressive Victorian building which was built in 1863 and has been home to Freemasonry in Newark for 84 years. Members will be on hand all day to chat and give informative tours of both the Museum and Temple […]