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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Nottinghamshire 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 [...]

Get 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 [...]

An 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 [...]