Devilish Disguises: Halloween Half Term Fun!

National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Tired of tacky plastic Halloween costumes? Why not come along and learn how to make your own at the National Civil War Centre this half term!The first Halloween costumes were […]

Dead Monk Talking: The Death of Bad King John

Newark Castle Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

This Halloween, enter the Castle's creepy undercroft to hear from the ghost of the monk who tried, and failed, to save the life of Bad King John. You'll then be able to explore the tower and get close to the very space where the King breathed his last breath on a dark, stormy night in […]

International Women’s Day: Meet History’s Heroines

Newark Market Place Market Place, Newark, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 Newark’s past including Lady Ossington and Palace Theatre-founder Emily Blagg, hear from some fascinating feminine icons as they stroll through the market place and take […]

Battlefield Bee

National Civil War Centre 14 Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 the battlefield together in a socially distanced sewing bee in the Tudor Hall. You need only basic sewing skills and materials and tuition will be […]