Music in the Great Hall – Amy Finch – Violin (Archbishop’s Palace)
Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomSUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER | AMY FINCH (VIOLIN) For our first concert back in the new academic year, we welcome the talented Violinist Amy Finch along with her accompanist Edward Davies. Her programme of impressionist music will include Debussy’s Sonata for Violin and Piano
Living History – American Civil War Society (Kelham Hall & Country Park)
The American Civil War Society presents a full artillery battle and infantry weekend with a living history display. Listen for the boom of the cannons and the crackle of muzzle fire! 2 Skirmishes Daily, 11:30 & 14:00 | Cavalry | Muskets | Cannons | Pyrotechnics | Confederate & Union Camps | Children’s Activities
Outlaw Obstacle Course
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest Natural Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, NottinghamshireIf you want to join Robin Hood and his outlaws in Sherwood, you will need to prove that you can survive. Navigate yourself round the family-friendly obstacle course and complete tasks along the way. 50p per go.
Ravenshadow
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest Natural Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, NottinghamshireMeet some of the colourful costumed characters from the Ravenshadow Group as they demonstrate their medieval combat skills under the Major Oak! FREE Showtimes at 12 noon, 2pm and 3.30pm
Runway Monday – One Day Antiques & Collectors Fair (Newark Showground)
Newark Showground Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomThe short, sharp format has continued to prove popular in it's new home adjacent to the Newark Air Museum and the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground. Tickets £10 before 10am - £5 after 10am
On the Home Front – 1940s Weekend
Rufford Abbey Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, NottinghamshireIt’s back – by popular demand! Experience the sights and sounds of wartime Britain with a fantastic weekend of living history – set in and around the picturesque remains of Rufford Abbey. Take a walk down Memory Lane, dress up in your vintage finery, chat to knowledgeable re-enactors, or just stroll around and enjoy that [...]
Jason Donovan (Palace Theatre)
Palace Theatre Newark Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomJason Donovan and his Amazing Midlife Crisis Jason is delighted to announce that he will be hitting the road once again in the autumn, only this time, it's a tour with a twist!! He is headed to new locations across the country and these intimate gigs will be a unique opportunity to see him live you've [...]
Harvest Time (Southwell Workhouse)
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomSample a seasonal selection of heritage vegetables at this special pauper pickings day. Join the paupers as they gather produce for the winter ahead and tell tales of the hard times to come. Purchase produce to take home and make a hearty autumn supper dish.
Haunted Happenings – Friday 13th Newark Castle Ghost Hunt
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 [...]
Witchcraft in Nottinghamshire (National Civil War Centre)
National Civil War Centre 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomJoin Christine Davies to explore how the modern witch hunts of Europe (1485-1700) affected Nottinghamshire, through local examples of what was put on trial, and delve deeper into the possible reasons these crimes came before the courts in the first place. Hear about the range of laws enacted in England against witchcraft and discover the [...]