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
Brass Bands in the Castle & Brass Explosion (Newark Castle)
Newark Castle Newark Castle, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomNewark Town Council are pleased to announce that the Brass Explosion will once again take place in the Newark Castle Grounds. Hosted every Sunday in August.
Newark Comic Con (Newark Showground)
Newark Showground Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomNewark Comic Con, to be Held at Newark Showground in the Lady Eastwood Event Centre. The Lady Eastwood Event Centre has just currently had a massive refit and extension for its new launch, we will have 1,600sqm to fill, hope you're going to help and fill it. Newark showground is very well located just off [...]
Pop-up Paupers (Southwell Workhouse)
Southwell Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomExplore The Workhouse find inmates doing their daily jobs and help them with their work. 7 August 2017 14 August 2017 21 August 2017 28 August 2017
Build a Bird Box
Rufford Abbey Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, NottinghamshireJoin our park ranger team to make a nest box for your garden, helping our feathered friends set up home. For children aged 5+ (must be accompanied and supervised by an adult). Booking required, call 01623 821 338