Have you ever dreamt of dancing around an authentic Regency ballroom? Well now is your chance, guides in fabulous Georgian attire will be conducting tours of Newark Town Hall including the magnificent ballroom, built in 1776 by the architect John of Car Opening Times Thursday 6 September: 10.30-15.30 Friday 7 September: 10.30-15.30 Saturday 8 September: [...]

The penultimate stage sees the OVO Energy Tour of Britain return to Nottinghamshire to build upon the success of the 2017 stage in the county.  This year’s longest stage of the race heads departs from West Bridgford, just a short distance away from the iconic Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, and finishes in Mansfield.  

In collaboration with Second Turning, this moving textile exhibition highlights the stories of historical local women connected to The Workhouse. It is part of the 'Struggle for Suffrage: Workhouse Women and the Vote' programme of activities. The exhibition is displayed throughout the house. Normal admission fees apply.

Come and enjoy all the fun of the seaside at Rufford Abbey Country Park with our bespoke built beach. We will have regular children's entertainment, from music and dance to traditional Punch and Judy shows.  You will also see our Resident Donkeys on selected dates throughout the summer. Bring your bucket and spade, beach towel

  The museum looks at the extraction of oil from both the Nottinghamshire countryside and oil rigs at sea. There are artefacts from the industry and the individuals involved in that industry. One of World War Two's best kept secret was the stationing of US oilmen from Oklahoma and Texas with the monks, then living [...]

Bring history to life in your hands. A one-off opportunity to explore and handle our collection of arms, armour, coins, pamphlets and other artefacts from the British Civil Wars. At the National Civil War Centre, we have a rare collection of intriguing artefacts from the British Civil Wars. Come to meet an expert, who will [...]