Kevin Winter, Assistant Curator at the National Civil War Centre will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the famous places that were at the heart of key events, ending in the impressive Queen’s Sconce. Sunday 9 September: Tour 1100 Sunday 16 September: Tour 1100 Booking Details No booking required Access The [...]

Festival of Food and Drink offers great food, the fabulous producers behind the brands, award winners, special guests, exciting traders, delicious dishes to try from fantastic Street Food, Pop Up’s, cafés, bars, cocktails and much more!The festival attracts mouthwatering fayre from amazing food hubs from around the UK and Europe. With a passion for fantastic [...]

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.

  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 [...]