Newark & Sherwood
Properties and events in Newark & Sherwood
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A guided walk/talk around Newark's timber framed heritage
As well as spotting the less obvious, well-disguised timber-framed buildings, this walk, guided by local architect Bernard Martin, around the centre of Newark, will visit some of the timber-framed buildings.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
A tour of the museum's store
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Newark and its 1644 battle
A walk around Civil War Newark, the Queen's Sconce and the battlefield at Newark.
Book Workshop
Join artist Rachel Scanlon at St Mary Magdalene for a relaxed session creating your own collaged book using simple techniques.
Heritage Building Skills Demonstration and Participation
When you look at the historic buildings around Newark you may wonder how they are kept looking like they did in the past. This is your chance to find out, as heritage building skills are demonstrated in the Market Place.
If Walls Could Talk
Find out more about the stories our buildings tell and meet some of the characters who worked here in the past
National Holocaust Museum - Everyday Histories
Join us for Everyday Histories, a reflective day of learning that brings together material from our collections and the lived experience of a Holocaust survivor.
Newark Heritage Barge
Newark Heritage Barge; Leicester Trader, is the last Trent size cargo barge built to fit the old locks of the Trent Navigation Company. On board is a museum and learning resource, explaining life and work on the River Trent barges.
Newark Masonic Hall & Museum
Visitors will be able to see artefacts related to the history of the Masons in Newark, including regalia and objects related to past members of the Lodge.
Norwood Park
Step back into Everyday Histories at Norwood Park and uncover the stories of ordinary lives that shaped our community. Explore the grounds, discover hidden gems and explore a special history talk from our owner, Sir John Starkey.
Southwell: hidden treasures
Archaeological discoveries found in Southwell, from the stone age to the middle-ages this town has an amazing history, with ‘treasures’ never usually on public display. Come and discover Roman pottery and see Elizabethan wall paintings.
The People of St Mary's - Family-Friendly Trail
Explore the history of our church and town through this family friendly trail. Collect your free trail sheet and explore the building to learn about characters from across the centuries, dating all the way back to Anglo-Saxon times.
The People of St Mary's - Free Guided Tour
Explore St Mary's by following in the footsteps of extraordinary individuals connected to the history of our church across nine centuries. Tours last around 45 minutes with time for questions.