There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Did you know there are lots of animals in St Mary’s? Explore the beautiful church to see if you can find them all. Visitors will also be able to see the church’s Treasury, a crypt that sits under the High Altar and items from the Bishop White Library throughout the festival. The Bishop White Library […]
With over 870 years of history to explore at Rufford, it can be a daunting challenge to get your head around! Rufford Abbey Country Park’s Abbey Tales experience guides you from the 12th century Cistercian monastery, through its period as a Jacobean era family home, right up to the present day and uses sounds, smells, […]
Gather around in the Castle’s ground, To hear tales of the Good and the Bad, When King John feasted on sweet ripe peaches, And came to regret that he had. There are clever surprises, tricks and disguises, Fortunes that rise and fall, Stories with history, magic and mystery, Told to delight one and all. […]
This quaint and quintessential medieval grade II* listed Parish Church is situated in the heart of the historic village of Wellow and hosts the village’s main war memorial plaques along with many fascinating architectural features. There are also several listed monuments in the churchyard. St Swithin’s will be open to the public and volunteers will […]
This recently restored historic school building, which now features heritage displays and exhibitions will be open to the public. A talk about Rufford Abbey and its connection to Wellow will be presented by Emily Gillott from Nottinghamshire County Council’s Conservation Team at 12.00 noon. At 1.00pm a guided walk around the village will commence, which […]
Come and find out about the fascinating stories and discoveries as part of The Workhouse and Infirmary’s new genealogy research linked to the 1921 census and in partnership with Find My Past. Walk up paupers’ path and come and unearth what life was like for the people who sought refuge at The Workhouse and Infirmary. […]
Join the fun at Newark Castle and Gardens lively open day, where there is something for everyone this Heritage Open Day. Enjoy Castle-Tastic Tales with storyteller Nicky Rafferty and a variety of eco-friendly crafts. Explore inside the Castle, above and below ground, with the Friends of Newark Castle. Find out about the Castle’s major development […]
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 Robin Hood. William has become very familiar with Sherwood while on the hunt for Robin Hood and knows the most beautiful pathways... and the deadliest! […]
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 Robin Hood. William has become very familiar with Sherwood while on the hunt for Robin Hood and knows the most beautiful pathways... and the deadliest! […]
Enjoy an excellent programme of music, including a recital from Oliver Morrell (tenor) and William Sims (piano) focusing on English song and an organ recital which will put the church’s mighty instrument through its paces!