In late May the Newark Beer and Cider Festival is back for its 26th year and this time returns to the site of the first two ever Newark Beer Festivals […]
The brilliant Medieval Fun Day is set to make a return at Newark Castle! The event will take place on Saturday 1st April from 10am to 4pm with crown and helmet crafts, archery, a jester school, performances from Robin Hood and the monk who cured King John plus medieval music and an amazing dragon! All […]
Free, relaxed drawing event in the Castle grounds for all ages. Bring your favourite sketchbook and art materials, or use ours to draw, paint, scribble and doodle with us – whatever the weather!
Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce. The tour will begin at the bandstand in Newark Castle, where the reason Newark became known as 'The Key to the North' can be seen. We will […]
Tying in with this year’s HOD theme of Astounding Inventions, enjoy a sensational science show for all the family, discovering weird and wonderful inventions from history. Get hands on with […]
Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce. The tour will begin at the bandstand in Newark Castle, where the reason Newark became known as 'The Key to the North' can be seen. We will […]
Experience what life was like inside Newark Castle 800 years ago! Have a go at archery and watch a long bow demonstration from Newark Castle Archers. Meet amazing birds of […]
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! […]
An enchanting display of lights will transform the stunning grounds of Newark Castle into a Winter Wonderland this Christmas. Visitors are welcome to enjoy twinkling lights and festive photo opportunities […]
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 […]