What’s on in Newark
Events Calendar 2017
February
Highway Robbery Half Term Family Fun
Stand and deliver! Before during and after the Civil War,
England’s highways were menaced by flashy, well dressed
criminals robbing the rich and keeping it all for themselves.
But did you know that the greatest highwayman of the civil
war period was actually a woman? Come and meet
Cutpurse Moll Frith, raise a toast to the king and hear how
she robbed the great Roundhead General Sir Thomas
Fairfax. You can also make a paper pistol for holding up
your own stagecoach, or a purse to keep your money safe.
FREE with standard admission. Come back to all our free
events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 11th - Sun 19th Feb
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Forever Jackson
Saluting 30 years of arguably
Michael Jackson’s best ever
album, Bad, Forever Jackson
captures this important moment
in musical history with superb
musicianship, electrifying
choreography, stunning video
and special effects.
Mind Body & Spirit Exhibition
Featuring 14 FREE talks and workshops
during the weekend with a wide range
of therapists, readers and trade stands.
Adults: £5, Concessions: £4,
2-Day Adults: £8, 2-Day Concessions: £6,
Under 15s FREE. FREE Parking.
Newark Showground
Weds 15th & Thurs 16th Feb,
10am - 5pm
www.moonlitpathways.co.uk
Palace Theatre
Sat 18th Feb, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Ballet Theatre UK: Giselle
Arguably one of the greatest ballets of all time, Giselle
tells the tragically romantic tale of a young girl, deeply in
love with a man who deceives her. Don’t miss the Ballet
Theatre UK present this haunting classic.
Palace Theatre
Thurs 23rd Feb, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
March
Hammerhead Historical,
Fantasy & Sci Fi Games Show
Enjoy an exciting family day out playing
table top games - historical, fantasy and
sci-fi. Over 50 participation games and over
50 top traders selling war game wares,
miniatures, terrain, scenery, books etc.
Adults: £5, Minors (16 & Under): £3,
Children under 9: FREE.
Newark Showground
Sat 4th March, 10am - 4.30pm
www.hammerheadshow.co.uk
Air Museum Indoor Aeroboot /
Aerojumble Table Top Sale
48 sellers tables all hosted inside Display
Hangar 2 amongst the aircraft at the
museum site. Special discount admission
rates apply, open to everyone to attend.
Newark Air Museum
Sat 4th March, 9am - 5pm
www.newarkairmuseum.org
01636 707170
David Starkey on Britain’s
Role in Europe
An off-shore island? An inextricable part
of the continent? Brexit is just the latest
episode in a sometimes peaceful, often
savage centuries-old debate.
David Starkey considers the arguments
and the modern theorists of the
Anglosphere who carried the day in the
recent election.
Palace Theatre
Sun 5th March, 2.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
March
Haunted Happenings
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.
Newark Castle
Sat 11th March, 9pm - 3am
www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk
01636 650000
A Pyramid of Fame:
The life and writing of Margaret
Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle
Margaret Cavendish was the first woman to
observe experiments at the Royal Society and
to print a substantial body of her work.
Dr Maureen Bell will explore how this
outrageous character, who retired in Welbeck,
built a lasting ‘Pyramid of Fame’.
Talk length: 50 mins approx. FREE with
standard admission. Come back to all our free
events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 11th March, 2.30pm
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Muskets, Drill
and Service to
Remember Hercules Clay
Grateful for a divine vision which helped
his family escape cannon fire, 17th century Town
Mayor Hercules Clay began a tradition for an
annual service of thanksgiving to be held at St Mary
Magdalene Church. This year’s service, starting at
11.15am, will see re-enactors provide a colourful
guard of honour for attending dignitaries.To mark this
anniversary, Colonel Robert Overton’s Regiment will
stage a day of drill and living history at the National
Civil War Centre and musket fire at Newark Castle.
National Civil War Centre, Newark Castle &
Newark Parish Church
Sun 12th March, 10am - 4pm
March
Kite Flying
Midlands Kite Flyers Fly In. Join in the fun and fly a kite of your own
provided by the club (limited numbers apply). FREE admission.
Sconce & Devon Park
Sun 12th March, 10.30am
01636 650000
Pam Ayres
Join us for an evening with national
treasure Pam Ayres whose work is renowned
for being both funny and approachable.
Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail
in everyday life and for the absurdity therein
makes for an art that hides art.
Palace Theatre
Fri 24th March, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
Midlands
Woodworking
Power Tools Show
Whether you’re a woodturner or carver;
a cabinet maker or toy maker, or just
enjoy pottering about with the odd set
of tools in the garden shed, there is
something here for you. Adult, advance
(1 day): £6. Adult, advance (2 day): £8.
Adult non-advance (1 day): £8. Adult
non-advance (2 day): £12.
Accompanied Under 16s: FREE.
Newark Showground
Fri 24th & Sat 25th March
www.nelton.co.uk
01636 655755
April
Fun and Feasts:
Easter Holiday Family Fun
Everybody knows that the Cavaliers loved to
party and the Roundheads were scary
Puritan killjoys. But the biggest party animal
of them all was Oliver Cromwell! So come
hear Cromwell’s BFF Edmund Ludlow tell
how the same man that banned Christmas
also loved a good custard pie fight. If that
all sounds too messy then why not dice
with death and learn what games Civil War
soldiers played before they went into battle.
FREE with standard admission. Come back
to all our free events with our 12-month
Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 1st - Mon 17th April
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Robin Hood Easter
Extravaganza
Don’t miss the fun and frolics of our
Easter extravaganza starring Gareth
Gates and Graham Cole!
Will Robin Hood seize the day and
win the hand of his fair Maid Marion?
All will be revealed in an all-singing,
all-dancing roller-coaster ride!
Palace Theatre
Fri 7th April, 3pm & 7pm,
Sat 8th April, 3pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
April
Newark
Advertiser
Wedding Fair
The Advertiser
Wedding Fair is the
perfect event for
couples planning
a wedding, with a
variety of excellent
services from local
providers, make the
planning process
easier and come
along.
Sun 9th April, 11am - 3pm
FREE admission!
Steve Holbrook Spiritualist Medium
Whatever your views Steve Holbrook has an extraordinary gift,
whether or not he has a message for you, you will be guaranteed
an evening like no other. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Tickets: £16 in advance and £17 on the door.
Chesters Function Room, 72 Main Street, Balderton
Thurs 13th April, 7.30pm
01636 681234
Drink for Ye Olde England
Celebrate St George’s Day with a patriotic
pint at some of Newark’s best pubs.
For participating venues please check
Facebook.com/teamPINT
Various Locations
Thurs 20th - Sun 23rd April
April
All About Dogs
With exhibitors showcasing everything for your
dog, entertainment, fun dog shows,
competitions, family entertainment, meet the
breeds and expert advice, it’s the perfect event
for you and your dog!
Adults (advance): £7, Adults (on the day): £9,
Children under 16 (advance): FREE,
Children under 16 (on the day): £5.
Dogs permitted on lead. Must have full and up
to date inoculations and you must clear up after
your dog.
Newark Showground
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd April, 9.30am - 5pm
www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
Under Siege: Armour and
Siege Warfare in the 17th Century
By the 17th century gunpowder weaponry had come to
radically affect the nature of warfare. On the battlefield
increasing numbers of men were equipped with firearms, and
the use of artillery and explosives in siege warfare led to new
designs of fortification. Join Keith Dowen, Assistant Curator
at the Royal Armouries to discover how armourers
responded to these developments. Talk length: 50 mins
approx. FREE with standard admission. Come back to all our
free events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
Sat 22nd April, 2.30pm
National Civil War Centre
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Jasper Carrott
Back by popular demand! Jasper
Carrott’s Stand Up and Rock does what it says
on the tin. Don’t miss this unique show of fantastic
songs and Jasper back where he belongs…making us laugh!
Palace Theatre
Tues 25th & Weds 26th April, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
April/May Bank Holiday
Pikes and Plunder: Annual Civil War Festival
Over 300 civil war re-enactors will descend on Newark as the clock is turned back to the
mid-17th century for the 3rd Annual Pikes and Plunder Civil War Festival. The historic
Queen’s Sconce fort – built in 1644 - will be the stunning venue for musket fire and
fighting, whilst Newark Castle hosts major living history displays, recreating the dark
days when the besieged citizens of Newark struggled to cope with food shortages.
The National Civil War Centre will also stage exciting demonstrations to bring the
period vividly back to life. An exciting, educational and immersive way for all ages to
spend the Bank Holiday weekend. FREE admission to events at the Castle and Sconce.
Events at the National Civil War Centre are free with standard admission.
National Civil War Centre, Newark Castle & Sconce and Devon Park
Sun 30th April & Mon 1st May
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Newark
Spring Food Fayre
To coincide with and support the
Civil War weekend events there will be a
Specialist Food Fayre with some 50 stalls in the
historic setting of Newark Market Place.
In addition, alongside the food stalls there will
be street entertainments, food demonstrations,
health promotions and other attractions to suit
all ages. In the adjacent Buttermarket, part of the
magnificent Town Hall, will be a local crafts and
food fayre. FREE admission.
Newark Market Place & Buttermarket
Sun 30th April & Mon 1st May, 10am - 4pm
01636 655721
May
Future First Expo
Looking for a career move, thinking of re-training or planning your next steps after
education? This brand-new event will showcase what the area has to offer in
business and education. FREE admission.
Newark Showground - Lady Eastwood Pavilion
Thurs 4th May, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Music For Market
Lunchtime concerts with different musical performers
every Saturday in May. Refreshments available beforehand.
FREE admission - retiring collection.
Parish Church Newark
Every Sat in May, 12.30pm - 1.15pm
Sat 6th May - Stephen Bullamore, Director of Music at St Mary Magdalene, on organ.
Sat 20th May - Choral Music from Farnaby & Co. directed by Piotr
Wisnievski. The church tower will also be open for tours
10am - 10.50am & 11am - 11.50am. The treasury is open
10am - 12pm library open 10am - 12pm.
Remaining weekends’
performers TBC.
Worbey & Farrell
Worbey and Farrell are internationally acclaimed
concert pianists and Steinway artists with a wicked sense
of humour. This exuberant show is suitable for every age
and is sure to delight music lovers of every taste.
Palace Theatre
Fri 12th May, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Haunted
Happenings
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.
Newark Castle
Fri 12th May, 9pm - 3am
www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk
01636 65000
May
Nottinghamshire
County Show
Showing the best cattle, sheep,
goats and pigs alongside superb
equine events. Meet your
favourite farmyard animals, gun
dogs and birds of prey.
See spectacular displays,
experience the fantastic food
marquee, enjoy shopping for
crafts, gifts and clothes.
Perfect family day out!
Advance Adult: £10 (closes 5th
May at 5pm), Adult: £15,
Members: FREE,
Children (Under 17): FREE.
Newark Showground
Sat 13th & Sun 14th May,
8am - 6pm
Pasha Kovalev
Pasha Kovalev, beloved star of Strictly
Come Dancing, is back touring the UK with
his fantastic dancers in a brand new show.
This sparkling spectacle is sure to have you
tapping your toes so don’t miss your chance
to see Pasha LIVE!
Palace Theatre
01636 705796
Weds 17th May, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Hastings & Shackleton
40th Anniversary Weekend
Two day event to commemorate 40 years since these
iconic aircraft arrived at the museum; this will also involve the
Lincolnshire’s Lancaster Association. Normal admission rates apply.
Newark Air Museum
Sat 20th & Sun 21st May, 10am - 5pm
www.newarkairmuseum.org
01636 707170
May
CAMRA Newark Beer and Cider Festival
The 22nd beer festival marks the addition of cider
to its name reflecting the excellent range of
carefully selected real ciders on offer alongside the
wide variety of fantastic real ales. An excellent line
up of bands will entertain visitors throughout Friday
and Saturday and locally-sourced food will also be
available. This year the beer festival will support
Newark MIND as its chosen charity.
Riverside Park
www.newarkcamra.org.uk
Fri 26th & Sat 27th May, 10.30am - 10.30pm,
Sun 28th May, 12pm - 4pm
From Regicide to Royal Oak:
Remembering a Revolution
Join Dr Imogen Peck to mark Royal Oak Day, an annual celebration of the return
of the monarchy. This talk will explore the struggle that occurred in early modern
England over how to commemorate the killing of King Charles I, from memorial
jewellery to ‘Regicide Day’ poetry and even cutlery made from the King, as well as
some of the problems that these memories posed, both personally and politically.
Talk length: 50 mins approx. FREE with standard admission. Come back to all our
free events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Regia Anglorum Viking
Re-enactment
Regia Anglorum will be returning to
recreate the conflict between the Saxons
and Vikings which saw the start of Newark
in the 10th Century. There will be battles,
tourneys and a living history camp.
FREE admission.
Newark Castle
Sat 27th - Mon 29th May, 10am - 2pm
Sat 27th May, 2.30pm
01636 655765
May / June
Surrounded: Half Term Family Fun
Newark was besieged three times during the British Civil
Wars! Join us for a half term of siege activities to discover
more about living through these turbulent times. Make a
Civil War house and place it on our giant map of Besieged
Newark, or mint your own siege coin. Meet Colonel John
Hutchinson and learn how he repeatedly stopped
Newark’s Cavaliers from capturing Nottingham Castle.
FREE with standard admission. Come back to all our free
events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 27th May - Sun 4th June
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Music For Market
01636 655765
Lunchtime concerts with different musical
performers the first three Saturdays in June.
Refreshments available beforehand. FREE admission - retiring collection.
Parish Church Newark
Sat 3rd, 10th & 17th June, 12.30pm - 1.15pm
Sat 3rd June - Simon Hogan on organ.
Sat 10th June - Esther Ward-Caddle (cello) & Michael Finnissy (piano).
Sat 17th June - Bingham Choral Society directed by Guy Turner.
The church tower will also be open for tours 10am - 10.50am &
11am - 11.50am. The treasury is open 10am - 12pm.
Gin in June
June 11th is World Gin day and
Newark’s finest pubs are holding a week-long
celebration of Gin. Featured pubs will be offering an
exciting array of gins from across the world, gin cocktails,
taster events and some very different mixers. Please check
facebook.com/teamPINT for participating pubs.
Various Locations
Sat 3rd June - Sat 10th June
Kite Flying
Midlands Kite Flyers Fly In.
Join in the fun and fly a kite of your own
provided by the club (limited numbers apply).
FREE admission.
01636 650000
Sconce & Devon Park
Sun 11th June, 10.30am
June
Simon and Garfunkel Story
Telling the tale of one of music’s greatest duos
through huge projection photos, original film footage
and a full live band, The Simon & Gafunkel Story is
back with a brand new show. The 2017 tour includes
all your favourite hits, Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge
over Troubled Water and many more, so don’t miss
out, get your tickets fast!
Palace Theatre
The
Carpenters Story
This award-winning production
features the stunning vocals of international
star Claire Furley as Karen Carpenter, and lavish
arrangements from 8 LIVE musicians. Includes the classics
(They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun,
Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, and many more!
‘A very accurate and faithful portrayal’ - Richard Carpenter
Palace Theatre
Sun 11th June, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Thurs 15th June, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Newark
Festival Market
Cockpit-Fest
& Aeroboot
Extend your Newark Festival
experience with the annual festival street
market on Stodman Street and Bridge Street.
There will be food, music, street entertainment,
traditional fairground rides and more. The market
flows into the fantastic & historic Buttermarket hall
where there will be a local craft and food fayre.
FREE admission.
This annual gathering provides the
perfect opportunity for the public to view
a diverse range of visiting aircraft
cockpits. Normal admission rates apply.
Newark Air Museum
Sat 17th & Sun 18th June, 10am - 5pm
www.newarkairmuseum.org
01636 707170
Newark Market Place & Buttermarket
Fri 16th & Sat 17th June,
10am - 4pm
01636 655721
June / July
Three Inch Fools:
Romeo and Juliet
The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong
troupe of actors with all manner of musical
instruments, travelling with set, props,
costumes and camping gear. This year they
will be performing a highly imaginative,
witty and vibrantly musical take on
Shakespeare’s infamous story of whirlwind
romance and bitter tragedy.
Newark Castle
Tues 20th June
www.palacenewark.com
Armed Forces Day
A chance to show your support and
#SaluteOurForces for all they do.
A packed day in Newark Market Place
including military displays, the Annual
Armed Forces Parade, associated charities,
themed exhibits, Militaria Market, children’s
entertainment and street food.
T.E. Lawrence and
His Brough Superiors Talk
Join Alan Payne, Vice Chair of the T.E.
Lawrence Society, as he analyses
Lawrence’s relationship with Brough
Superior motorcycles and hear his take on
Lawrence’s fateful accident. Talk length: 50
mins approx. FREE with standard
admission. Come back to all our free
events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
Newark Market Place
National Civil War Centre
Sat 24th June, 2.30pm
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Sun 25th June, 10.30am - 6pm
Newark Military History Conference
In collaboration with the National Civil War Centre and Military History Monthly, Military
History Live is organising the Newark Military History Conference. With leading
specialists talking on a broad range of iconic conflicts, this will be two days of talks,
debates, discussions, and hands-on seminars that will appeal to every military history
enthusiast. We expect demand to be high, so don’t miss your place: book now and get
the early-bird discount. Tickets: £155. Early Bird tickets: £135 (bought before 28th Feb).
National Civil War Centre & Palace Theatre
www.palacenewark.com
Fri 30th June & Sat 1st July
01636 655755
July
Music For Market
Lunchtime concerts with different musical performers every Saturday in July.
Refreshments available beforehand. FREE admission - retiring collection.
Sat 1st July - Rosemary Braddy (voice) and Philip Robinson (piano).
Sat 8th July - Joni Moore (voice).
Sat 22nd July - Ed Turner (organ). The church tower will also be open for tours
10am - 10.50am and 11am - 11.50am. The treasury is open 10am - 12pm
and library open 10am - 12pm. Remaining weekends’ perfomers TBC.
Newark Parish Church
Every Sat in July,
12.30pm - 1.15pm
Brass
Bands in the Castle
Relax in the summer sun and enjoy
the sounds of brass bands every Sunday
in July. FREE admission.
Newark Castle
Every Sun in July
01636 680333
Sconce Fest
Family event with inflatables, games,
music, stalls, food, drumming workshop
and fun fair. FREE admission.
Sconce Devon Park
Sun 2nd July, 12pm - 4pm
01636 650000
Talon:
The Best of The Eagles
Talon’s award-winning performances
of The Eagles’ Greatest Hits have truly
transcended the tag of ‘tribute’, garnering
both respect from the music industry and
the adoration of fans. This concert
promises to be not only a great evening
of music and entertainment but also a
true event! Make sure tickets don’t
escape your talons and book now!
Palace Theatre
Fri 14th July, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
July
Handlebards’ As You Like It
The HandleBards are a four-strong
all-female troupe of cycling actors who
carry with them all of the necessary set,
props and costume to perform extremely
energetic, charmingly chaotic and
environmentally sustainable Shakespeare
Plays across the globe. They have been
called ‘uproariously funny’ by Sir Ian
McKellen and are bringing their joyous
new show As You Like It to Newark Castle.
Tickets: Early bird (booked at least 6
weeks before) £12. Standard advance £15.
On-the-day £17. Under 16s FREE.
Collecting Cromwell
and the Civil Wars
John Goldsmith, Chairman of the Cromwell
Association and a former curator of the
Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon, will look
at how material culture collections of the
Civil War period have been assembled in
the past, who the collectors were, and what
these collections contained. Talk length: 50
mins approx. FREE with standard
admission. Come back to all our free
events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
Newark Castle
Fri 14th July
www.handlebards.com
01636 650000
National Civil War Centre
Sat 15th July, 2.30pm
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Truckfest Original
Truckfest is the must see show
for enthusiasts, families and the road
haulage industry. Proud of its heritage in
presenting trucks from all over the world,
Truckfest is Europe’s Premier trucking event,
showcasing a huge variety of trucks from
giant American to jaw dropping
customised vehicles. Tickets:
Adult 1-Day £14. Child 1-Day (5-15 years) £6.
Newark Showground
Sat 15th & Sun 16th July
www.truckfest.co.uk
July
Sealed Knot Muster
Re-Enactment
The Sealed Knot returns to the impressive
Queen’s Sconce in Newark-on-Trent to
relive the town’s pivotal role in the
English Civil War. See this original English
Civil War fortification brought to life with
a living history camp displaying civilian life
from the mid-17th Century as well as arms
drill and musket firing - plus their troops
will re-enact a skirmish each day!
FREE admission.
Sconce & Devon Park
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd July
01636 650000
Newark Morris Dancing and Folk
Play Festival
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 Place but the Morris teams will
also perform around the town including the
Castle grounds.
CAMRA IPA Trail
Newark CAMRA is holding its 5th
IPA Trail to celebrate one of Britain’s
oldest beer styles - India Pale Ale. (The
3rd of August is International IPA day.)
Pubs across Newark and Southwell will be
featuring a range of IPAs and strong pale
ales. Join in, get a collector’s card and
complete the trail for a chance to win a
prize. More info: www.newarkcamra.org.uk
and facebook.com/NewarkCAMRA
Various Pubs
Fri 28th July - Sun 6th August
Newark Market Place & Castle
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd July
07891057812
July / August
Ingenious Inventions:
Summer Holiday Family Fun
The 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 and invented a
torpedo, a diving bell and exploding teardrops. You can
also meet Mad Madge of Newcastle, one of England’s
first science fiction writers and the only woman in the
1600s to be invited to visit the Royal Society. FREE with
standard admission. Come back to all our free events
with our 12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 29th July to Sun 3rd Sept
Music For Market
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Lunchtime concerts with different musical
performers every Saturday in August.
01636 655765
Refreshments available beforehand.
FREE admission - retiring collection.
Every Sat in August, 12.30pm - 1.15pm
Newark Parish Church
Sat 12th - David Price (organ).
Sat 19th - The church tower will also be open for tours
10am - 10.50am & 11am - 11.50am.
The treasury is open 10am - 12pm.
Sat 26th - George Gillow (organ).
Remaining weekends’ performers TBC.
Brass Bands in the
Castle & Brass Explosion
Relax in the summer sun and enjoy the sounds
of brass bands every Sunday in August.
Sunday 27th August will mark the finale to the
Town Council’s Sunday Brass Band Concerts for
2017. An afternoon of family entertainment with
food & drink, come along with a picnic and relax in
this fabulous venue. The evening will include a
series of Brass Band performances culminating in a
firework display. FREE admission.
Newark Castle
01636 680333
Every Sun in August
Brass Explosion - Sun 27th August
August
Classic Car Show
Join the East Midlands Classic Vehicle Club and see over 100 different cars on display,
new and old, FREE admission.
Sun 6th August, 11am - 4pm
Sconce & Devon Park
01636 650000
Newark Comic Con
Newark Comic Con is back for 2017
with guests from TV, films and comics.
There will be cosplay competitions and
displays as well as trader tables featuring, Comics,
Toys, Collectables, Games, Lego and so much more!
Adults: £5. Under 16s: £2. Under 5s: FREE.
More info: www.facebook.com/ NorthLincsTvFilmComicCon
Newark Showground
Sun 6th August, 10am - 4pm
www.newarkshowground.co.uk
1940s
Weekend
A follow-up event from the successful 2015
Victory Days weekend, with an American
focus to reflect their operations from RAF
Balderton. Normal admission rates apply.
Newark Air Museum
Sat 12th & Sun 13th August
www.newarkairmuseum.org
August / September
Newark Half Marathon
The Eden Hall Spa Newark Half Marathon is
a flat, fast and scenic summer race.
It is limited to 1,500 entrants with a fun run
and entertainment for all the family. The race
is organised by four local running clubs in
support of Beaumond House Community
Hospice. Runners receive a Medal and a
T-Shirt. Entry for the 2017 race will be £25 with
a £2 discount available to British Athletics/
UKAA members.
Sconce & Devon Park
Sun 13th August, 10am Start
www.newarkhalfmarathon.co.uk
Pint & Bite:
Cider & Food Festival
A large selection of real ciders and
perries available alongside sausages,
pies and cheeses at participating
venues over the Bank Holiday
weekend. Please check via:
facebook.com/teamPINT
for participating pubs.
Various Pubs
Music For Market
Lunchtime concerts with different
musical performers every Saturday in
September. Refreshments available beforehand.
FREE admission - retiring collection.
Parish Church Newark
Fri 25th - Mon 28th August
Every Sat in Sept, 12.30pm - 1.15pm
Sat 2nd Sept - Gareth Davies (voice) & Nikki Chin (harp).
The church tower will also be open for tours 10am - 10.50am & 11am - 11.50am.
The treasury is open 10am - 12noon & library open 10am - 12pm.
Sat 9th Sept - Andrew Ashwin (voice) & Philip Robinson.
Sat 16th Sept - The church tower will also be open for tours
10am -10.50am & 11am -11.50am. The treasury is open
10am -12pm.
Sat 23rd Sept - Stephen Bullamore, Director of Music
at St Mary Magdalene, on organ.
Sat 30th Sept - Young Performers’ Platform.
Remaining weekends’ performers TBC.
September
Dominic Kirwan
Firmly established as one of Ireland’s greatest
ever entertainers, Dominic Kirwan hits the road
again with a brand new show for Autumn 2017.
Alongside his fabulous band, Dominic brings
his own inimitable style to the vast and rich
musical heritage of his homeland with a mix of
Pop, Country and Rock & Roll. Book early to
avoid disappointment!
Palace Theatre
Sat 9th Sept, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Beyond
the Barricade
Beyond the Barricade has delighted
audiences throughout the UK and
mainland Europe for more than a
decade, with its exciting concert
portrayal of the greatest songs in musical
theatre, all performed totally live!
Palace Theatre
Fri 15th Sept, 7.30pm
Newark and Sherwood
Concert Band
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Join the N & S Concert Band, possibly the best
symphonic wind band in the region,to celebrate their 20th
anniversary with a varied, exciting repertoire including classic
film and show music. Come along and support your local band in
this lively, entertaining concert of music to suit all tastes and ages.
Palace Theatre
Sat 30th Sept, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
October
Haunted Happenings
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.
Newark Castle
Fri 13th, Sat 28th & Tues 31st Oct, 9pm - 3am
www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk
01636 650000
Witchcraft in
Nottinghamshire
Join Christine Davies to explore how the
Modern Witch hunts of Europe (1485 –
1700), affected Nottinghamshire by
delving into local trials. Discover the
difference between Europe and England’s
treatment of witchcraft as a crime and
learn about what it would cost to be found
guilty. Talk length: 50 mins approx.
FREE with standard admission. Come
back to all our free events with our
12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 14th Oct, 2.30pm
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Indoor Aeroboot,
Aerojumble Aviation & Avionic Sale
48 sellers tables all hosted inside Display
Hangar 2 amongst the aircraft at the
museum site in eastern Nottinghamshire.
Special discount admission rates apply,
open to everyone to attend.
Newark Air Museum
Sat 14th Oct
01636 707170
October
The Nutcracker
Prepare to enter a magical world with Russian
National Ballet’s performance of this timeless
Christmas classic. Promising to be a highlight on
the whole family’s festive calendar, the
Nutcracker is sure to leave you with a sense of
warmth and memories that will last a lifetime.
Palace Theatre
Thurs 19th Oct, 7.30pm
www.palacenewark.com
Monster Mash Up
Half Term Family Fun
01636 655755
People in the 17th Century believed in
monsters: strange freaky monsters. Discover
what kind of monsters civil war people
believed in and make some pages for your
own book of imaginary creatures. Design your
own monster shadow puppet and scare your
family. Meet Boye the Devil Dog: half poodle,
half witch’s familiar, all monster. Hoo Ha Ha!
Be afraid! Be moderately afraid! FREE with
standard admission. Come back to all our free
events with our 12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Sat 21st - Sun 29th Oct
01636 655765
Witchfinder General
Screening
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to watch
the Civil War cult horror classic in the sinister
old world ambience of the National Civil
War Centre’s Tudor Hall on the spookiest
night of the year. Admission £5. *strictly for
age 15 and over.
National Civil War Centre
Tues 31st Oct, 8pm
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Ale-Oween Beer Festival
Beer festival with a Halloween theme
featuring many dark winter beers,
stouts, porters and old English ales
and, of course, fancy dress. Please
check facebook.com/teamPINT for
participating pubs.
Various Locations
Thurs 26th - Sun 29th Oct
November
Steve Holbrook Spiritualist Medium
Whatever your views Steve Holbrook has an extraordinary gift, whether or not he
has a message for you, you will be guaranteed an evening like no other. Doors open
7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets: £16 in advance, £17 on the door.
Chesters Function Room, 72 Main Street, Balderton
Fri 3rd Nov, 7.30pm
01636 681234
May the Fawkes
Be With You!
Guess who’s back? Back again?
Guy Fawkes, that’s who. Some
people never learn. Everyone’s
favourite traitor returns for the
third year running. Will he actually
succeed this time and blow up
Parliament? Or will he once again
suffer the agonies of the scaffold?
There’s only one way to find out.
Join us for a little gunpowder, a
dash of treason and a whole load
of plot. FREE with standard
admission. Come back to all our
free events with our 12- month
Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 4th Nov
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Newark’s Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show
Hundreds of vintage tractors will be on display as the increasingly
popular Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show makes a return for its
15th year. Also featuring over 200 trade stands, heritage displays, livestock, crafts and food.
Adult (advance 1-day): £10. Adult (non-advance 1-day): £12. Children under 17: FREE.
Newark Showground
Sat 11th & Sun 12th Nov
www.newarkvintagetractorshow.com
November
The Battles of Brentford &
Turnham Green
Simon Marsh, Research and Battlefields
Threats Coordinator for the Battlefields
Trust and co-author of Battle for
London, will discuss the culmination of
King Charles’ post-Edgehill quest for
London, examining the battles of
Brentford and Turnham Green,
explaining how close the royalists came
to succeeding and why they failed.
Talk length: 50 mins approx. FREE with
standard admission. Come back to
all our free events with our 12-month
Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
That’ll Be The Day
Prepare yourself for a party as the
legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s
favourite rock‘n’roll variety show returns by
popular demand with a brand new show for
2017. This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll
spectacular features a fantastic line up of
knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s,
mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines
to produce a show with a real feel good party
atmosphere.
Thurs 23rd Nov, 7.30pm
Palace Theatre
Sat 18th Nov, 2.30pm
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
www.palacenewark.com
01636 655755
Psychic Sally
The nation’s favourite psychic,
Sally Morgan, is back and better than ever
with her most jaw- dropping show yet - ‘Call Me Psychic’.
Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking and often
controversial, this is a fantastic and unique evening out
not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this
phenomenal psychic in action!
Palace Theatre
www.palacenewark.com
CANCELLED
01636 655755
Christmas in Newark
Christmas Lights Switch-On
A FREE celebration to kick off the
festive season with fun, music, food and
fireworks! Enjoy a bustling craft and
charity market in the Market Place and
buttermarket alongside a fun fair and
live music, all leading to the switch-on
of the UK’s largest, free standing canopy
of Christmas lights and a dazzling
firework display. FREE parking in all
council car parks.
Newark Market Place
Sun 26th Nov, 10am - 5.30pm
01636 680333
Community Carols
A community carol concert to follow the
switching on of the lights and fireworks
in the Market Place. FREE admission.
Newark Parish Church
Sun 26th Nov, 5pm
Christmas Tree Festival
Christmas trees beautifully decorated by
local schools, organisations and businesses
displayed within the magnificent setting
of Newark Parish Church. Refreshments
available, raffle, Christmas cards & gifts on
sale. Opening times: Saturdays 9.30am to
5pm, Sundays 11am to 4.30pm and weekdays 10am to 4.30pm.
Newark Parish Church
Sat 2nd - Sun 10th Dec
Christmas in Newark
Newark Christmas Crackers
There will be seasonal entertainment
and carol singing alongside a market
of seasonal food, last minute gifts and
Christmas decorations.
Newark Market Place
Sun 3rd & Sun 17th Dec,
10am - 3pm
01636 684801
Newark Christmas Market &
Winter Feast
Get into the festive mood with over 100
stalls offering Christmas crafts and gifts and
hot seasonal food. There will be brass bands
and carol singing, festive Morris dancing
displays and traditional Christmas folk plays,
fairground rides, a Civil War re-enactment
display, street musicians and bands as well
as, of course, Santa and his sleigh, nicely
covered with a sprinkling of snow from
the Town Hall balcony. All of this under a
magnificent curtain of glistening Christmas
lights, now regarded as the largest such
display in the UK.
Covert Christmas
Family Holiday Fun
Oliver Cromwell has cancelled Christmas
but one man is determined to party on
come what may. His name is Walter. Can
you catch him in the act? Join us this
Christmas and play Walter Where Art
Thou? There may be prizes (but don’t tell
Cromwell). FREE with standard admission.
Come back to all our free events with our
12-month Annual Pass!
National Civil War Centre
Sat 23rd Dec – Sun 7th Jan
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
01636 655765
Newark Market Place
Sun 10th Dec, 10am - 4pm
01636 684801
www.palacenewark.com
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Sat 30 Dec
Sun 31 Dec
Mon 1 Jan
Tue 2 Jan
Wed 3 Jan
Morning
10:15am
01636 655755
Afternoon
1:30pm
1:30pm
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5:30pm
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Standard: Stalls £19, £18 conc; Circle £18, £17; Family £66; Schools £9.50
Premium – Stalls £21, £20 conc; Circle £20, £19 conc; Family £74
Special Offer Performances: £16
Markets, Town Hall Museum & Art Gallery
Newark Royal Market
One of the most attractive Georgian
market places in the UK!
01636 684801
General Markets
Full range of quality food and goods at
value prices. Every Weds, Fri & Sat, 9am.
Farmers Markets
Specialist local food from suppliers within
a 50 mile radius. Every first Weds in the
month, 9am – 3.30pm.
Antique & Collectors Quarter
Wide range of antiques and collectable
items. Every Mon & Thurs & last Sat in the
month, 9am – 3.30pm.
Newark Christmas Markets
Newark
Town Hall Museum
& Art Gallery
FREE parking at all Council Car Parks in
Newark Town Centre on the four Sundays
from 26th November and street
entertainment around the Market Place
every Saturday in December up to
Christmas.
A family friendly museum with something for everyone to
enjoy. The Grade I listed building was designed in 1776 by John
Carr as a Town Hall and it still is a working Town Hall today. Explore the
Mayor’s Parlour with civic treasures, the exquisite Georgian Assembly Room, the
Council Chamber overlooking the medieval market place and the thinnest house in Newark!
The Town Hall also has a fine art gallery featuring notable local artists, the Civic Gallery with
mayoral gifts & attire and monthly exhibitions at the Spotlight Gallery. Bring your
CHILDREN - dress up as Mayor or Georgian Lady, follow our trails, try our 3-D puzzles,
Touchscreen & more! FREE admission and group tours available.
Mon - Sat 10.30am - 3.30pm
Closed Bank Holidays
www.newarktownhallmuseum.co.uk
01636 680333
Ideally located on the junction of the A1 and A46 and within easy reach of
the M1, Newark is the perfect destination for a day out or weekend away.
The town’s two train stations offer direct services locally to
Nottingham and Lincoln and further afield via the East Coast Mainline
south to London and north to Leeds, Newcastle and Scotland. Groups can
take advantage of a one-stop shop booking solution via Newark’s Visitor
Information Centre and the town’s central drop off points for coaches to
create an exciting day out. The town’s unique mix of heritage attractions,
stunning architecture and bustling markets will leave you wondering
why you’ve never visited Newark before.
St Mark’s
Place
Bus Station
Presented to you by the Newark Town Team:
This publication is presented by the Newark Town Team, a joint initiative between Newark Town Council
and Newark and Sherwood District Council. The information included within was correct at the time of
printing. A digital copy is available from visitnewarkandsherwood.info, which will also be launching a new
website in spring 2017. For further information on any of the events in this brochure,
or about Newark in general, please contact the Visitor Information Centre on
01636 655 755 or via [email protected]