There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
‘Threads through Creation’ is a spectacular sequence of twelve huge textile panels. It’s an exuberant retelling of the creation story in the book of Genesis, a retelling which many visitors will find both moving and breathtaking. Viewers are treated to a wonderful variety of colours, shapes, patterns – and of course lots of creatures! Be […]
Join the National Civil War Centre as they stitch together the amazing knitted fields sent in for their Knit A Battlefield project. Drop in any time and help them piece […]
Meet amazing women from history as they take to the streets of Newark for International Women’s Day. From national names like Jane Austen and Nell Gwyn to famous females from […]
Join the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum for Family Saturday as they fill the museum with fun for all ages! There’ll be fascinating family-friendly tours and spellbinding storytime […]
If you’ve never tried Nordic walking before, where better to start than in Sherwood Forest? Every Tuesday during Nottinghamshire school term times, Tracy Hall of Sherwood Nordic Walking will lead a class combining wellness and technique with a gentle, sociable walk through the forest. Nordic walking is a fantastic full body workout, but it can […]
It has been a period of upheaval and uncertainty with COVID and the political situation. You will be amazed by my capacity to somehow take all these things personally. “Comedian Nish Kumar was booed off stage after making Brexit jokes at a charity event on Monday night.” BBC News Report - 3rd December 2019 TAKE…. […]
Enthusiasts will show their horses, with spectators expected to come from far and wide. The pedigree Shire horses will be put through their paces over two days of competition- giving horse lovers a unique insight into the gentle giants of the horse world. The National Shire Horse Show is the opportunity to find out more […]
This legendary forest has many tales to tell.As part of RSPB Sherwood Forest's celebrations for International Women’s Weekend, join Izi, Sherwood Forest’s Estate Manager, as you learn how Sherwood has been shaped over thousands of years by natural and human forces to become the iconic place we know today. From its ancient trees to the […]
RSPB Sherwood Forest is proud to host a weekend of events for International Women’s Day, celebrating women throughout history. Why not spend some time with Maid Marian, one of the most enduring characters in worldwide folklore? Join Maid Marian on a tour of Sherwood like no other where you can learn about the fearsome warrior […]
When it comes to wellbeing, there is nothing quite like spending time in one of Britain’s most stunning landscapes.Join us for a women’s only well-being walk as part of International Women’s Weekend where you can learn how nature can nurture the mind and the spirit. Ancient Oak woodland has supported humanity for thousands of years […]
This legendary forest has many tales to tell.As part of RSPB Sherwood Forest's celebrations for International Women’s Weekend, join Izi, Sherwood Forest’s Estate Manager, as you learn how Sherwood has been shaped over thousands of years by natural and human forces to become the iconic place we know today. From its ancient trees to the […]
RSPB Sherwood Forest is proud to host a weekend of events for International Women’s Day, celebrating women throughout history. Why not spend some time with Maid Marian, one of the most enduring characters in worldwide folklore? Join Maid Marian on a tour of Sherwood like no other where you can learn about the fearsome warrior […]
When it comes to wellbeing, there is nothing quite like spending time in one of Britain’s most stunning landscapes.Join us for a women’s only well-being walk as part of International Women’s Weekend where you can learn how nature can nurture the mind and the spirit. Ancient Oak woodland has supported humanity for thousands of years […]
If you’ve never tried Nordic walking before, where better to start than in Sherwood Forest? Every Tuesday during Nottinghamshire school term times, Tracy Hall of Sherwood Nordic Walking will lead a class combining wellness and technique with a gentle, sociable walk through the forest. Nordic walking is a fantastic full body workout, but it can […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in our 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. Booking is essential and tours are limited […]
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 […]
If you’ve never tried Nordic walking before, where better to start than in Sherwood Forest? Every Tuesday during Nottinghamshire school term times, Tracy Hall of Sherwood Nordic Walking will lead a class combining wellness and technique with a gentle, sociable walk through the forest. Nordic walking is a fantastic full body workout, but it can […]
Portraits from an Artist in Isolation is the culmination of 18 months work by Artist Sarah Flanagan MA. Undertaken as a tribute to all the key-workers who have protected us all through the pandemic, this exhibition will launch on 23 March 2022, National Reflection Day, marking the second anniversary since the first lockdown in 2020. Consisting […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in our 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. Booking is essential and tours are limited […]
Join us for some free crafts or take part in an exciting self-led trail and see what you can discover. This activity is free but donations are warmly welcomed. Follow this […]
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 […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest for an evening of talks, demonstrations and exhibits about the night sky by the incredibly knowledgeable team from Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society. You’ll have a fascinating time whatever the weather with the help of these experienced and passionate astronomers. There will be tea and coffee available free of charge during the […]
Treat Mum to a decadent Afternoon Tea in Rufford Abbey Country Park's newly opened Rose Garden Tea Room, adjacent to the Gift Shop in the Stables Courtyard. Choose from sittings at 12 noon or 2pm and enjoy a perfect tiered stand of delicious sandwiches and cakes. £22.95 per person (includes a free glass of fizz […]
Join Rufford Abbey Country Park for a delicious, two course, lunch at Rufford Mill on Mother's Day. The Mill was once the corn mill for the Rufford Estate and it has been sympathetically refurbished, with a contempory interior, to make the perfect setting for a family lunch. Walk off a delicious dinner with a stroll around […]
If you’ve never tried Nordic walking before, where better to start than in Sherwood Forest? Every Tuesday during Nottinghamshire school term times, Tracy Hall of Sherwood Nordic Walking will lead a class combining wellness and technique with a gentle, sociable walk through the forest. Nordic walking is a fantastic full body workout, but it can […]
Take a 45-minute tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. The tour will also take in our 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. Booking is essential and tours are limited […]
Join us for some egg-stra special fun at Rufford this Easter! Find all the eggs that our troublesome bunnies have hidden and receive a very special prize! Hop to it! £2.50 per trail sheet (can be purchased on the day from in front of the Abbey). Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before […]
The Eventing Spring Carnival is a great family day out with something to do for all. A host of Olympic, World and European medallists will be take part in an equestrian triathalon on the lawns of Thoresby park. This is a unique opportunity to see world class sport at the highest level in this wonderful […]
RSPB Sherwood Forest are all about the eggs at Easter. Birds eggs, obviously.The whole family can take our egg-stra tricky self-led trail through the trees to crack the clues and link the giant eggs you find to the birds that have laid them. Look out for our Easter bunnies with their brightly coloured tails in […]
This spring, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at The Workhouse and Infirmary on the Easter adventures in nature trails.Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Saturday 2 - Monday 18 April 2022, from 10.30am - 4pm, with last entry […]
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 […]
Collect a trail from the National Civil War Centre and explore the history of Easter at Newark Castle. Who first celebrated Easter? What’s egg rolling all about? And how many golden eggs could you get for 18p 700 years ago? Once your trail is complete, return to the museum to claim a chocolate treat reward! […]
Join Miles, a pedlar and pilgrim, as he travels through the magnificent Sherwood forest.He is on a pilgrimage to Lincoln Cathedral but you only need to go as far as the mighty Major Oak. Being such a well travelled individual, Miles knows a thing or two and is always happy to tell tales of the […]
Join the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum for Family Saturday as they fill the museum with fun for all ages! There’ll be fascinating family-friendly tours and spellbinding storytime for under 10s every hour as well as the chance to get creative with a drop-in art activity to enjoy together in the Tudor Hall. […]