There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
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‘Living Landscape’ - an artist’s trail of the farm that will unite art and nature. The HopBarn’s wildlife rich land is inspiring some of the area’s most interesting contemporary makers and artists to create an outdoor arts trail that presents a fascinating cohesion of art and nature. Visitors will be able to walk our farmland […]
A Magical After-Dark Adventure for All the Family! Entry times from 5pm to 7pm. Sparkling Installations! Enjoy the brilliant Illuminated highlights along this magical trail around Rufford’s stunning grounds. Gaze at the garden of Glowing Spheres. Walk through the Kaleidoscope of Colour and marvel at the flickering Field of Fire! After-dark Adventure! Captain your own […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in the newly reopened Chapter House which has been closed for over a year whilst undergoing significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project). Booking is essential and tours are limited […]
The Magical After-Dark Adventure for All the Family! 3rd to 20th November 2022 (Selected nights: 3rd - 6th Nov, 10th-13th Nov and 17th-20th Nov) Entry times from 5pm to 7:30pm (estimated walk time 60-75 minutes Ticket prices include VAT and booking fee. Additional car parking fee of £2.50 will be payable on arrival. Well-behaved dogs on […]
Every Weekend from 30th October (to include Spectacle of Light and Halloween weekend) until 19th December (11.00am - 4.00pm Daily) Join Parkwood for a festive weekend at Rufford Abbey this December. Running every weekend throughout the holiday season we will have a number of craft and gift stalls located in our twinkle lit courtyard. You […]
A mixture of returning favourites and new stallholders are all lined up for this year’s Winter Craft Fair at Southwell Minster. The event which was cancelled last year due to […]
Newark Rugby Union Football Club presents their Firework Extravaganza 2021! Hosted at Newark Showground, in association with Newark Rugby Club. Come along for the ultimate firework experience! An incredible fireworks display, set to music and better than ever before - join us for food, fireworks and fairground fun. Gates open @ 5.30pm, display @ 7.30pm. […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in the newly reopened Chapter House which has been closed for over a year whilst undergoing significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project). Booking is essential and tours are limited […]
Every Weekend from 30th October (to include Spectacle of Light and Halloween weekend) until 19th December (11.00am - 4.00pm Daily) Join Parkwood for a festive weekend at Rufford Abbey this December. Running every weekend throughout the holiday season we will have a number of craft and gift stalls located in our twinkle lit courtyard. You […]
Dates: Every weekend 13th November - 19th December and everyday 20th - 24th December Cost: £18.95 for 1 adult and 1 child and £9.50 for additional guests For an extra special treat for only £5 why not add a gift from Santa Breakfast Time: 8.30am - 10.00am Here's what's on the menu for breakfast with […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in the newly reopened Chapter House which has been closed for over a year whilst undergoing significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project). Booking is essential and tours are limited […]
RSPB Sherwood Forest are getting ready for Christmas and looking after nature by making our Stir-up Sunday a bird-friendly affair. Stir-up Sunday is a centuries-old tradition which families have observed in the weeks before Yuletide to make their Christmas pudding. Instead of stirring the pudding, why not join us to make bird-seed cakes to keep your garden’s feathered visitors fed during the cold winter months? They'll […]
Make a Willow Lantern at The Old Courthouse on The Burgage Southwell on Saturday 20th November 10am - 12.30pm or 1pm to 3.30pm £5 charge for materials. Age 5 to 105 years! Under 14s need adult supervision. Booking essential. Contact: 01636 819038 or Email: [email protected] Bring your lantern to the Lantern Walk on Saturday 4th […]
Dates: Every weekend 13th November - 19th December and everyday 20th - 24th December Cost: £18.95 for 1 adult and 1 child and £9.50 for additional guests For an extra special treat for only £5 why not add a gift from Santa Breakfast Time: 8.30am - 10.00am Here's what's on the menu for breakfast with […]
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! Although […]
Every Weekend from 30th October (to include Spectacle of Light and Halloween weekend) until 19th December (11.00am - 4.00pm Daily) Join Parkwood for a festive weekend at Rufford Abbey this December. Running every weekend throughout the holiday season we will have a number of craft and gift stalls located in our twinkle lit courtyard. You […]
Celebrate your inner Robin on a Robin Robin adventure trail at Sherwood Forest!Aardman’s new festive musical tale about a young robin trying to fit in, debuts on Netflix on 24 November. Every year, Robin joins her family on a big sneak to find food to survive the winter. Join RSPB Sherwood Forest on the great RSPB sneak and celebrate your inner […]
Come to Southwell and enjoy some late night Christmas shopping. The Christmas market will open from 4.30pm and along with the local shops will remain open until 8pm. Relax afterwards […]
Winterfest is a celebration of diverse local handmade crafts and foods. It is an established event on the Thoresby calendar and is designed to offer the opportunity to exhibit local talent and creativity. It gives guests the experience of buying original handmade items straight from the seller, something they wouldn’t be able to find on […]
Every Weekend from 30th October (to include Spectacle of Light and Halloween weekend) until 19th December (11.00am - 4.00pm Daily) Join Parkwood for a festive weekend at Rufford Abbey this December. Running every weekend throughout the holiday season we will have a number of craft and gift stalls located in our twinkle lit courtyard. You […]
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! Although […]
Dates: Every weekend 13th November - 19th December and everyday 20th - 24th December Cost: £18.95 for 1 adult and 1 child and £9.50 for additional guests For an extra special treat for only £5 why not add a gift from Santa Breakfast Time: 8.30am - 10.00am Here's what's on the menu for breakfast with […]
The Newark Christmas Lights Switch On is back for 2021! What's On: 11.00 - Market and Fun Fair opens 11.00 - 11.25 - Steelgen 11.20 - 12.00 - School Choirs 12.05 - 12.30 - Ant McAndrew 12.20 - 12.55 - Steelgen 12.45 - 13.10 - Matt Shepardson 13.10 - 13.35 - Rock Choir 13.35 - […]
What could be more romantic than stealing a Christmas kiss under a sprig of mistletoe? December 1st is National Mistletoe Day and we’re marking the occasion with Sherwood Forest’s legendary lovebirds Robin Hood and Maid Marian. And who better to explain the origin of the tradition than…er…the Sheriff of Nottingham? Join RSPB Sherwood Forest for this historical trip down […]
St Mary Magdalene's Church are delighted that this year’s Christmas Tree Festival (the 13th!!) will take place and will run from Friday 3rd to Sunday 12th December. A local favourite, the Christmas Tree Festival takes place in St Mary Magdalene's Church, where local businesses and organisations decorate trees. There will also be festive stalls and […]
Every Weekend from 30th October (to include Spectacle of Light and Halloween weekend) until 19th December (11.00am - 4.00pm Daily) Join Parkwood for a festive weekend at Rufford Abbey this December. Running every weekend throughout the holiday season we will have a number of craft and gift stalls located in our twinkle lit courtyard. You […]
Dates: Every weekend 13th November - 19th December and everyday 20th - 24th December Cost: £18.95 for 1 adult and 1 child and £9.50 for additional guests For an extra special treat for only £5 why not add a gift from Santa Breakfast Time: 8.30am - 10.00am Here's what's on the menu for breakfast with […]
To coincide with Small Business Saturday, #ShopNewark is hosting an event across Newark to celebrate independent businesses in Newark and encourage customers to buy independently this Christmas. Businesses in Newark, which offer a wide range of products and services, will be offering discounts, gifts and offers that will only be available on the 4 December. […]
Welcome to The Lantern Walk 2021 ‘Christmas Critters’ We’re all about the good bugs this year! The good bugs are helping us to save our planet! Southwell Town Council invites you to the Lantern Walk on Saturday 4th December at 5pm starting in the grounds of Southwell Minster. Bring your friends and family, and your […]