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

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 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 [...]

Newark is full of secret little gems and during this walk you will be spotting the less obvious and well-disguised timber framed buildings. This walk guided by local architect Bernard Martin will also visit the interior of the famous Old White Hart. Opening Times Friday 7 September: 1300 Booking Details Pre-booking: Required Booking by phone [...]

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.  

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 [...]

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 [...]

On the 9th September life the curtain on the backstage secrets of one of Newark’s most fascinating buildings, find out about the history and the intriguing women who built it and learn some of the ticks of the trade from the team of technical experts. Opening Times Sunday 9 September: 1000 -1600 Booking Details No [...]

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 [...]