Events Calendar

Newark Town Hall has been at the heart of the town for nearly 250 years, with a history made up of a thousand stories. Costumed guides will unwrap layers of history and re-assemble the pieces to tell some of those fascinating stories. Discover Crime and Constabulary in the Victorian Cells, Fashion and Fans in the […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]