There are a whole host of events taking place across the District of Newark and Sherwood. These are available below on our events calendar.
Bringing Rufford's rich history to life!Open daily from 10am to 4pm (last admission) Introducing our brand new innovative, historical attraction. Immerse yourself in a journey of discovery, where 800 years of Rufford's history is brought to life. You will walk through the interactive experience, encounter characters through the ages, hear stories from the past and […]
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 […]
Rufford Abbey need your help to find Mrs Queen before her Platinum Jubilee celebrations start! She missing in action, where can she be? Has she taken the Corgis for a walk? Has she nipped to the Tower of London to admire the crown jewels? Has she gate crashed another tea party? Please help Rufford Abbey […]
Brian Acton is a songwriter and storyteller and has a story he would like to tell…The story is called ‘A New Leaf’ and has an environmental message, told in a child friendly manner with a mixture of prose, poetry and songs. Audience participation required and there will be activities to do. The walk will be […]
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum are delighted to be hosting an immersive, innovative show from award winning puppetry and visual theatre company, Smoking Apples, on Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June. Escaping on a Kindertransport train, one small Czech- Jewish girl embarks on a mighty adventure. Crossing between the past and present, Babi travels across Europe; […]
Brian Acton is a songwriter and storyteller and has a story he would like to tell…The story is called ‘A New Leaf’ and has an environmental message, told in a child friendly manner with a mixture of prose, poetry and songs. Audience participation required and there will be activities to do. The walk will be […]
But dare you enter the deep forests of Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire where bears, snakes and tigers roam? Don't worry, they are all friendly and tend to breakout into the odd show tune! Copper Entertainment's adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic will have you giggling at Baloo the bear, swinging with Kind Louie and […]
Come and meet some of the animals from White Post Farm! The team will be bringing a selection of animals to meet you. From fluffy to scaly, the animals are all very friendly and excited to make some new friends. Don't forget to quiz the team and ask any questions you'd like about the animals […]
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 […]
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum are delighted to be hosting an immersive, innovative show from award winning puppetry and visual theatre company, Smoking Apples, on Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June. Escaping on a Kindertransport train, one small Czech- Jewish girl embarks on a mighty adventure. Crossing between the past and present, Babi travels across Europe; […]
Why not try your hand at archery in the home of the greatest bowman of them all – Robin Hood?The fantastic Sherwood Outlaws will be on hand to teach you the techniques you need to loose an arrow with the skill of Robin’s Merry band. It costs just £4 for six arrows and it is […]
A special collection of images featuring Southwell’s community both past and present will illuminate the front of Southwell Minster on Thursday 2 June at 9.45pm, thanks to funding by Arts Council England. The west front of Southwell Minster will become a canvas for digital artwork in a meaningful celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The […]
In Robin Hood’s day, your skill with a bow and arrow could mean the difference between freedom and being cast into the Sheriff of Nottingham’s dungeon.Today, you can find out what it takes to develop the accuracy and power to loose an arrow and hit your target. These brilliant quickfire have-a-go archery sessions take place […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest storyteller, Jim, as he delights you with tales of the legendary Outlaw and his many escapades.This series of walks will encompass 3 aspects of the legend of Robin Hood, his little-known origins, his epic rivalry with The Sheriff of Nottingham and his many daring rescue missions. Whether you book 1 of […]
Take a Saturday tour of Southwell Minster with one of their friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history. This fully accessible tour will take in all areas of the Minster, including our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project) and reopened […]
An exhibiton of Royal memorabilia collected over the years to be held on the lawn at the rear of the museum, with tea, coffee and cakes. Entry and refreshments free of charge. The museum will also be open for visitors. Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before attending any event and contact 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. […]
Wellow Church Schoolroom will have its doors open on Saturday 4th June from 11am-5pm as part of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and of Wellow's Maypole Day Celebrations. Visitors are very welcome to come and enjoy this Victorian building's recent restoration and learn about the village's fascinating heritage displayed on its new interpretation panels. Free […]
£29.99 for two / £14.99 for extra people12 noon or 2:30pm To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Rufford Abbey will be serving a traditional afternoon tea in our Victorian kitchen. For more information contact their team on 01623 677688. Jubilee Afternoon Tea Menu A selection of finger sandwiches Prime roasted ham & tomato Free range […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest storyteller, Jim, as he delights you with tales of the legendary Outlaw and his many escapades.This series of walks will encompass 3 aspects of the legend […]
Join Southwell Minster in the West Walk of the grounds for an open-to-all street party as part of nationwide celebrations celebrating the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. Bring […]
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 […]
Sip your way through the centuries at our Time Travelling Teas! Join the Nineteen20 Cafe for a gastronomic guide to the history of teatime, trying out the tastes of times […]
The wife of a French nobleman accuses his best friend of rape. The accusation results in a bloody duel to the death. Told from the three protagonist’s contradictory points of […]
That’s right Retro Festival will be at Newark Showground 10th-12th June 2022. Step back in time to the evocative music of yesteryear. Whether you seek to capture the lost glamour of the 30’s or the nostalgia of the 40s, you can rock n roll to 50s tunes, then get down to some rhythm and blues. There’s […]
A fantastic opportunity to climb the famous tower of St Mary Magdalene and gain the best views of Newark. (This is ideally a fair weather activity) Saturday Tower Tours are […]
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 […]
Every Saturday at 1.30pm Join the National Civil War for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) which take you to the hidden historical areas of Newark: Besieged (but never beaten) […]
Craft and Artisan Food Markets are a Thoresby Park staple! Taking place several times throughout the year, our markets are full of tasty treats, handmade gifts and many other amazing products made by local vendors. The markets run from 10am until 4pm and are free to enter! Car parking charges apply. Please remember to check […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest storyteller, Jim, as he delights you with tales of the legendary Outlaw and his many escapades.This series of walks will encompass 3 aspects of the legend of Robin Hood, his little-known origins, his epic rivalry with The Sheriff of Nottingham and his many daring rescue missions. Whether you book 1 of […]
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 […]
A high-energy trombone-led organ trio playing a mixture of ferociously swinging standards and adventurous original music by all members of the group. Rory Ingham is the winner of Rising Star in the 2017 British Jazz Awards, and the 2018 British Trombone Society award Student of The Year. The members of the trio have played with […]
The Thoresby Courtyard venue offers an adventurous Segway course that will see you take to the twists and turns of this woodland location. Once you have got to grips with the Segway it becomes extremely easy to use, it simply responds to even the slightest shift in weight, allowing you to control the direction and speed. Thoresby […]
Support local charity stalls raising money for local causes. All are welcome. 5.30pm raffle in aid of the MCF Ukraine Relief Fund. This is a Minster Lodge event celebrating 150 years of Southwell Freemasons. For enquiries email roy@roysharp.com Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before attending any event and contact the event organiser […]
Join Dr Stuart Jennings for an eye-opening discussion of the life of Colonel Francis Thornhagh of Fenton. At the time of his death at the Battle of Preston (1648), Colonel Thornhagh was one of the rising figures in the Parliamentarian ranks. Commander of all the Parliamentarian cavalry in Nottinghamshire, and based in Nottingham, he saw […]
Every Saturday at 1.30pm Join the National Civil War for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) which take you to the hidden historical areas of Newark: Besieged (but never beaten) Fortnightly from 2nd April Discover Newark’s crucial role in the English Civil Wars and explore some of the town’s highlights. Newark Through Time Fortnightly from […]
£14.95 adult / £11.95 child under 12 / under 3’s free(Included your choice of family activity: Archery/ Boating or Adventure Golf) Breakfast served at 9.30am Celebrate Father's Day with a BIG breakfast at Baron's. With buffet style service you can have your choice of a fully cooked breakfast with all the traditional elements or why […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest storyteller, Jim, as he delights you with tales of the legendary Outlaw and his many escapades.This series of walks will encompass 3 aspects of the legend of Robin Hood, his little-known origins, his epic rivalry with The Sheriff of Nottingham and his many daring rescue missions. Whether you book 1 of […]
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 […]
Take a Saturday tour of Southwell Minster with one of their friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history. This fully accessible tour will take in all areas of the Minster, including our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project) and reopened […]
The Major Oak will provide the ideal backdrop for a Midsummer celebration of woodlands and traditional woodland crafts.Green woodworkers, makers of wooden toys and gifts, woodland inspired garments and prints, woodturning and spoon carvers are amongst the many woody wonders to see and – in some cases – try for yourself. From children’s storytellers to […]
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Southwell Minster on Saturday 25th June at 7.30pm with an exciting concert of music including Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony. This symphony was written during the time of Stalin’s ‘terror’ when even musician’s lives were in danger, but this music was a huge success, after Shostakovich had withheld his previous symphony. It […]
All welcome! A funday starting at 1pm with a bar and food, 100ft inflatable run, live music including The Rhetoric Junior End of Season Presentations. Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before attending any event and contact the event organiser should you need any further information on the COVID-secure measures that will be […]
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 Saturday at 1.30pm Join the National Civil War for two fascinating walking tours (alternating weekly) which take you to the hidden historical areas of Newark: Besieged (but never beaten) Fortnightly from 2nd April Discover Newark’s crucial role in the English Civil Wars and explore some of the town’s highlights. Newark Through Time Fortnightly from […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest storyteller, Jim, as he delights you with tales of the legendary Outlaw and his many escapades.This series of walks will encompass 3 aspects of the legend of Robin Hood, his little-known origins, his epic rivalry with The Sheriff of Nottingham and his many daring rescue missions. Whether you book 1 of […]
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 […]
UK Tech-Fest is the UK’s premier technical and progressive metal festival. A four day metal festival of bands over 3 stages with camping. Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before attending any event and contact the event organiser should you need any further information on the COVID-secure measures that will be put in […]
Come and walk around the roarsome trail in Rufford woodland where you will encounter displays of dinosaurs, superheroes and lots of other roarsome things!For more information and to book visit totallytickets.co.uk/totally-roarsome-east-mids Please remember to check the latest COVID-19 guidance before attending any event and contact the event organiser should you need any further information on the […]
Take a Saturday tour of Southwell Minster with one of their friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history. This fully accessible tour will take in all areas of the Minster, including our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project) and reopened […]
Join RSPB Sherwood Forest at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre amphitheatre for a night of incredible music from the world-famous Cantamus Girls ChoirThe Choir consists of girls between the ages of 9 and 19+ who come together for the sheer joy of singing. The choir has performed all over the world and the RSPB are delighted that […]
If you know very little about nature, this walk is the perfect starting point for enhancing your knowledge and appreciation of Sherwood and nature in general! Ancient Oak woodlands are one of the most fascinating habitats in Britain, sporting unrivalled levels of biodiversity and natural beauty. Sherwood Forest has existed for 11500 years and is […]