Splendour Festival
Wollaton Park, Nottingham Wollaton Hall, Gardens & Deer Park, Wollaton Park, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomMulti-award winning chart toppers, Kaiser Chiefs will be headlining Splendour 2017 on Saturday 22nd July, alongside acts including Busted, Tony Hadley, Billy Ocean, Black Grape, British Sea Power, Buzzcocks, Gabrielle Aplin, Will Varley, Yola Carter, Georgie, Into The Ark and many!
Newark Morris Dancing and Folk Play Festival (Newark Market Place and Castle)
Newark Castle Newark Castle, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomNottinghamshire has strong connections to Morris dancing and traditional folk plays, some originating as early as the 15th century. Morris Troupes from around the Country will perform along with several folk plays and folk music. A small market will also be held along with various street entertainments. The main event will be in the Market [...]
The Maize (Kelham Hall & Country Park)
Kelham Hall & Country Park Main Road, Kelham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomGet lost this summer in ‘THE MAIZE’ at Kelham Hall. With over five acres of twists and turns to navigate, THE MAIZE is fantastic fun for all the family! This years Maize is even more challenging, with lots of dead ends and harder riddles for you to answer on your way round! If you manage [...]
Medieval Jousting Weekend (Kelham Hall & Country Park)
Kelham Hall & Country Park Main Road, Kelham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomAn action-packed spectacle of courage, strength and skill performed by the Knights of Royal England in the grounds of the beautiful Kelham Hall. Also featuring breath-taking falconry displays from Hawks of Steel, along with a medieval village. Opening times TBC. Tickets - Early Bird Pricing Adult £8 Child £3 (Under 5’s go free) Concessions £7 [...]
Medieval Jousting Weekend
Kelham Hall & Country Park Main Road, Kelham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomMedieval Jousting Weekend 29th July - 30th July An action-packed spectacle of courage, strength and skill performed by the Knights of Arkley in the grounds of the beautiful Kelham Hall. Also featuring breath-taking falconry displays from Hawks of Steel, along with a medieval village. Gates open at 10:30 AM Medieval Village 10:30AM Two Jousts Daily [...]
Ingenious Inventions: Summer Holiday Family Fun
National Civil War Centre 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomThe 17th century was a great time for inventors and inventions. Come and take part in our summer of 17th century science. Make your own telescope for looking up at the heavens and meet a couple of strange scientists. Prince Rupert of the Rhine will tell you how he turned Windsor Castle into a laboratory [...]
Robin Hood Festival (Sherwood Forest)
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Sherwood Forest Natural Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, NottinghamshireFree entry £5 car parking charge. Activities take place at two main locations in Sherwood Forest Country Park: Visitor Centre Major Oak (10-15 minutes walk from the Visitor Centre)
50 Things Craft Sessions (Southwell Workhouse)
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomHave a go at '50 Things To Do Before You're 11¾' themed crafts. Each week will have a different '50 things' themed craft. Suggested donation £2 Ideal for childrenUnfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event. 2 August 2017 9 August 2017 16 August 2017 23 August 2017 30 August 2017
Pauper’s Yarn Family Tour
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomJoin a pauper inmate and find out what life was really like in The Workhouse on this family-focused introductory tour. Explore the work yard, kitchen and cellar with a pauper guide. Hear about The Workhouse diet and routine. Get hands-on and lend a hand with the laundry and weigh out a pauper meal. 4 [...]
Pauper Pickings (Southwell Workhouse)
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomExplore the abundance of fresh, local and seasonal produce and fill a bag to take home with the help of the pauper inmates. Suitable for children. Assistance dogs are welcome. Please note the Victorian garden has loose gravel pathways. 5th August 2017 12th August 2017 19th August 2017 26th August 2017