Tech Fest 2017

Newark Showground Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

UK Tech-Metal Fest was founded on the 28th of August 2011, based on the vision of creating a festival centred around musical innovation, creativity and diversity. With the UK being the centre of “Tech-Metal” we felt that the bands that made up this network needed a place to showcase their music. Tech-Fest was created in [...]

Classic Car Show (Sconce and Devon Park)

Sconce and Devon Park Sconce and Devon Park, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

East Midlands Classic Vehicle Club. See over 100 cars on display new and old. Free event.

East Midlands Chilli, Beer and Artisan Festival

Orchard Farm, Rolleston Orchard Farm, Rolleston, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

There's lots of family fun for Chilli and Non-Chilli Lovers alike with over 70 stalls selling an amazing selection of spicy and non-spicy street foods plus gifts, plants, demonstrations, competitions for children and adults. The children will be kept happy with free entertainment including Face Painting and Theatre Workshops and there's great music for everyone [...]

£8 – £55

Haunted Happenings – Newark Castle Ghost Hunt

Newark Castle Newark Castle, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Newark 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 [...]

£44

Music in the Great Hall – Stephen Cooper (Baritone) (Archbishop’s Palace)

Southwell Minster Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

A welcome return to the series, Stephen Cooper is an auxiliary Lay Clerk at the Minster and has extensive experience as a baritone soloist. Stephen, accompanied by Paul Hale, will be giving the first performance of three brand new songs by local composer Colin Wolfe – settings of poems by twentieth-century poet Henry Reed. The [...]

Free

Newark Book Festival

Newark Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Newark Book Festival is a two day literary festival that aims to celebrate books, literacy and the word through an exciting programme that welcomes a range of guest authors, speakers, workshops and children’s activities to venues across the historical town of Newark, Nottinghamshire. Newark Book Festival Guide PDF We welcome the following venues to the [...]

Truckfest Original (Newark Showground)

Newark Showground Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

TRUCKFEST RETURNS TO ITS ORIGINAL BIRTHPLACE, NEWARK IN 2017! Whilst retaining its unique feel, the Truckfest events are set to enhance the visitor experience with new elements not previously seen at any of the Truckfest bringing us right up to date with all that’s best in the road haulage industry, entertainment features and main arena [...]

£6 – £70

Family Fun Day – National Hunt Afternoon Racing (Southwell Racecourse)

Southwell Racecourse Arena Racing (Southwell) Ltd, Rolleston, Newark, Nottingham, United Kingdom

he ever popular Family Fun Day returns in 2017. There will be an array of fairground rides and children’s attractions, together with a travelling show, all of which will be entertaining children throughout the afternoon. Children’s entertainment wristbands are available to purchase on the day for just £3 which allows easy and unlimited access to the [...]

£15 – £78

Sealed Knot Muster Re-Enactment (Sconce & Devon Park)

Sconce and Devon Park Sconce and Devon Park, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

The Sealed Knot are returning once again to the home of the National Civil War Museum to give you a tremendous weekend filling the air with the sound of Cannon and Muskets firing, the shouts of Officers, the cries of Pikemen and the thunder of Cavalry as they give you the Life and Times of [...]