Grasping the Civil War
Bring history to life in your hands. A one-off opportunity to explore and handle our collection of arms, armour, coins, pamphlets and other artefacts from the British Civil Wars. At the National Civil War Centre, we have a rare collection of intriguing artefacts from the British Civil Wars. Come to meet an expert, who will [...]
Civil War tour of Newark, including the Queens Sconce
Kevin Winter, Assistant Curator at the National Civil War Centre will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the famous places that were at the heart of key events, ending in the impressive Queen’s Sconce. Sunday 9 September: Tour 1100 Sunday 16 September: Tour 1100 Booking Details No booking required Access The [...]
Behind the scenes at the Palace Theatre
On the 9th September life the curtain on the backstage secrets of one of Newark’s most fascinating buildings, find out about the history and the intriguing women who built it and learn some of the ticks of the trade from the team of technical experts. Opening Times Sunday 9 September: 1000 -1600 Booking Details No [...]
Festival of Food & Drink 2018 at Clumber Park
Festival of Food and Drink offers great food, the fabulous producers behind the brands, award winners, special guests, exciting traders, delicious dishes to try from fantastic Street Food, Pop Up’s, cafés, bars, cocktails and much more!The festival attracts mouthwatering fayre from amazing food hubs from around the UK and Europe. With a passion for fantastic [...]
A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman. Robin Hood Theatre
Company · Robin Hood Theatre Company Production · A Bunch of Amateurs by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele, arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy [...]
Southwell Ploughing Match and Show
Southwell ploughing match is the largest agricultural one day show in Nottinghamshire, established in 1855 and run by a committee comprising of local business people and rural enthusiasts. The annual show is held at a different venue every year and this year is in Little Carlton, Newark on 29 September. The show represents all [...]
Goose Fair 2018 Nottingham
Nottingham's Goose Fair returns from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 October 2018 at the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight city residents and visitors. Visitors to the fair will enjoy more than 500 attractions - from the latest white knuckle rides for thrill seekers to the ever-popular family, children's and old-time rides. Goose Fair is one [...]
Newark Amateur Operatic Society Ghost the Musical
Newark Amateur Operatic Society At the Robin Hood Theatre Averham Production · Ghost the Musical Newark Amateur Operatic Society proudly presents Ghost The Musical, a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as [...]
Circus Sallai …simply spectacular
We are a brand new circus with a modern twist on traditional circus to Celabrate 250 years of circus this year. The largest travelling circus show in the UK at the moment and it's our first visit to the UK. Circus Sallai ...simply spectacular... Our cast of acrobats, aerial performers, jugglers, clowns, [...]
Spooky Doo Halloween Terror Trail
The Spooky Doo Halloween Terror Trail takes place at Rufford Abbey from 20 October to 4 November, 10.30am to 4pm daily. There have been some spooky happenings at Rufford Abbey and your help is required. Follow the clues and hunt down the creatures in the haunted hideaways and creepy woods to find out the cause of the strange happenings.