October Half-term Children’s Trail (Southwell Workhouse)
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomSeek out the darkest corners of The Workhouse on a special children's trail during half term week. £1.50 for trails. 21-29 October 2017
Monster Mash Up: Halloween Half Term Activities
National Civil War Centre 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomPeople in the 17th Century believed in monsters: strange freaky monsters. Discover what kind of monsters civil war people believed in and make some pages for your own book of imaginary creatures. Design your own monster shadow puppet and scare your family. Meet Boye the Devil Dog: half poodle, half witch’s familiar, all monster. Hoo Ha [...]
Bramley Apple Festival (Southwell Workhouse)
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomThe Workhouse will be joining the local Southwell Bramley Apple Festival to celebrate this famous variety of apple. Join in with apple-themed activities, have a go at creating the longest apple peel and hear tales from The Workhouse Storytellers.
Museums at Night: Masters and Matrons Misbehaving, Scandal at The Workhouse 1860-1900 (Southwell Workhouse)
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomFollowing the Museums at Night event in May, this evening continues the story during the later period of The Workhouse's history. Join us for the continuing story of life in The Workhouse when we unearth more scandalous secrets during the later years on this storytelling tour. To us some of the behaviour of Masters at [...]
Haunted Happenings – Halloween Ghost Hunt at Newark Castle
Newark Castle Newark Castle, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomNewark Castle offers a ghost hunt like no other and this haunted Castle has regular reports of paranormal activity and ghostly sightings. Join the Haunted Happenings team as we venture inside and attempt to make contact with the spirits and ghosts that still lurk within.Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups Workshop/separate vigils for [...]
Haunted Happenings – Halloween Ghost Hunt at Newark Castle (31st October)
Newark Castle Newark Castle, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomNewark Castle offers a ghost hunt like no other and this haunted Castle has regular reports of paranormal activity and ghostly sightings. Join the Haunted Happenings team as we venture inside and attempt to make contact with the spirits and ghosts that still lurk within.Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups Workshop/separate vigils for [...]
May the Fawkes Be With You!
National Civil War Centre 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomGuess who’s back? Back again? Guy Fawkes, that’s who. Some people never learn. Everyone’s favourite traitor returns for the third year running. Will he actually succeed this time and blow up Parliament? Or will he once again suffer the agonies of the scaffold? There’s only one way to find out. Join us for a little [...]
Firework Extravaganza (Kelham Hall & Country Park)
Kelham Hall & Country Park Main Road, Kelham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomFIREWORK DISPLAY | LIVE MUSIC | FAIRGROUND RIDES | FOOD & TREATS Come along and marvel at our choreographed firework display at Kelham Hall. Enjoy the live music, fairground rides and traditional firework night treats! Wrap up warm! 5:00 – Gates Open 6:15 – Live Music 7:00 – Firework Display 7:20 – Live Music Hall [...]
Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Old Market Square, Nottingham Old Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomImmerse yourself in the glow of the Christmas lights and trees, visit the cabins selling seasonal food, drink and crafts when the Winter Wonderland returns to Nottingham this November until the end of December.
Christmas Fayre (Kelham Hall & Country Park)
Kelham Hall & Country Park Main Road, Kelham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomStep into a truly atmospheric celebration of Christmas as Kelham Hall & Country Park transforms into a festive traditional market. Bring the family for an exceptional day of shopping, entertainment and of course all your favourite Christmas treats and eats! Collect your free Hot Chocolate on arrival and wander through the charmingly decorated stands with [...]