WHAT'S ON

  • Date: SATURDAY 4 APRIL
  • Time: 10am - 4pm
Join us on this fantastic Family Saturday filled with fun activities and creative crafting. The event is free for Newark and Sherwood residents. Find out more about our Family Saturday programme and our Family Saturday EXTRA events at www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com/whatson/familysaturdays/#d.en.6406319

National Civil War Centre, 14 Appletongate, NewarkNG24 1JY

  • Date: Sunday 5th April
Celebrate Easter Sunday with an exciting day of live flat racing the whole family can enjoy. Watch the action from the grandstand or trackside as horses and jockeys compete in a thrilling afternoon of racing. A perfect seasonal day out for both racing fans and newcomers alike.

www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/easter-sundayfamily-fun-day-2026

Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire NG25 0FT

  • Date: SATURDAY 11 APRIL
  • Time: 10AM - 3.30PM
There will be 60+ stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster - this is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses. Expect jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, handcrafted cards and much, much more, including many of your favourites from our popular winter craft fair.

Refreshments available. Entry: £3 suggested donation (under 16s free). This event is an important fundraiser for the Minster.

Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell, NG25 0HD.

  • Date: THURSDAY 16 APRIL
  • Time: 7.30pm
‘The History and Heritage of Wellow Village’ By Denis Hill

Members FREE Non-Members £3

Coddington Village Hall, Main Street, Coddington NG24 2PN.

  • Date: FRIDAY 17 APRIL
  • Time: 7pm
‘Silent Witnesses: What the Human Remains Tell us About the Battle of Stokefield’. Dr Samantha Tipper, Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin will share her fascinating analysis of human skeletons from the Battle of Stoke Field and the stories hidden in their bones.

To book visit www.palacenewark.com/whatson/instances/evening-talk-silent-witnesses-what-the-human-remains-tell-us-about-the-battle-of-stoke-field.php

GA Tudor Hall, Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre, 14 Appletongate, Newark NG24 1JY.

  • Date: SATURDAY 18 APRIL
  • Time: 10AM - 1PM
Books, CD's, DVD's, Jigsaws, Postcards, Tombola and refreshments. All welcome free entry.

St Peter's Church, Main Street, Claypole NG23 5AD.

  • Date: SATURDAY 18 APRIL
  • Time: 7PM – 9PM
Chris Miggells brings audiences into a new dimension of live music with The Piano Experience™. Known for atmospheric, cinematic performances in unique venues, the acclaimed composer and pianist has sold out shows at Sherwood Observatory Planetarium, Clipstone Headstocks and Southwell Minster, creating a truly immersive concert experience.

Book tickets: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/stmarymagdalenenewark/2036995

St Mary Magdalene, Church Street, Newark NG24 1JS.

  • Date: SATURDAY 18 APRIL
  • Time: 12 noon
Bring your broken items and give them a new lease of life at the Repair Café. Our volunteers may be able to repair small electrical items, bikes, laptops/computers and clothing. If your hairdryer, toaster or bike isn’t working, or you have clothing that needs mending, bring it along and see if we can help. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance on Eventbrite and book one repair slot per item with CoresetUK. The Repair Café is a free event, although donations are very welcome.

Coreset, 17a Friary Road, Newark NG24 1LE.

  • Date: FRIDAY 24 – SUNDAY 26 APRIL
Join us for the start of the VW show season at Thoresby Park. Bring your VW or VAG vehicle and enjoy a weekend of camping, live entertainment, street food, trade stands and VW memorabilia. With a wartime museum, courtyard café, woodland walks and activities for children, it’s a great weekend for the whole family.

For tickets and more information visit www.springsocial.vwfestival.co.uk

Thoresby Estate, Thoresby Park, Newark NG22 9EP.

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  • Date: SATURDAY 18 APRIL
  • Time: 12 noon
Bring your broken items and give them a new lease of life at the Repair Café. Our volunteers may be able to repair small electrical items, bikes, laptops/computers and clothing. If your hairdryer, toaster or bike isn’t working, or you have clothing that needs mending, bring it along and see if we can help. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance on Eventbrite and book one repair slot per item with CoresetUK. The Repair Café is a free event, although donations are very welcome.

Coreset, 17a Friary Road, Newark NG24 1LE.

  • Date: FRIDAY 17 APRIL
  • Time: 7pm
‘Silent Witnesses: What the Human Remains Tell us About the Battle of Stokefield’. Dr Samantha Tipper, Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin will share her fascinating analysis of human skeletons from the Battle of Stoke Field and the stories hidden in their bones.

To book visit www.palacenewark.com/whatson/instances/evening-talk-silent-witnesses-what-the-human-remains-tell-us-about-the-battle-of-stoke-field.php

GA Tudor Hall, Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre, 14 Appletongate, Newark NG24 1JY.

  • Date: THURSDAY 16 APRIL
  • Time: 7.30pm
‘The History and Heritage of Wellow Village’ By Denis Hill

Members FREE Non-Members £3

Coddington Village Hall, Main Street, Coddington NG24 2PN.

  • Date: Sunday 5th April
Celebrate Easter Sunday with an exciting day of live flat racing the whole family can enjoy. Watch the action from the grandstand or trackside as horses and jockeys compete in a thrilling afternoon of racing. A perfect seasonal day out for both racing fans and newcomers alike.

www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/easter-sundayfamily-fun-day-2026

Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston, Nottinghamshire NG25 0FT

  • Date: SATURDAY 4 APRIL
  • Time: 10am - 4pm
Join us on this fantastic Family Saturday filled with fun activities and creative crafting. The event is free for Newark and Sherwood residents. Find out more about our Family Saturday programme and our Family Saturday EXTRA events at www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com/whatson/familysaturdays/#d.en.6406319

National Civil War Centre, 14 Appletongate, NewarkNG24 1JY

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  • Date: SATURDAY 18 APRIL
  • Time: 7PM – 9PM
Chris Miggells brings audiences into a new dimension of live music with The Piano Experience™. Known for atmospheric, cinematic performances in unique venues, the acclaimed composer and pianist has sold out shows at Sherwood Observatory Planetarium, Clipstone Headstocks and Southwell Minster, creating a truly immersive concert experience.

Book tickets: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/stmarymagdalenenewark/2036995

St Mary Magdalene, Church Street, Newark NG24 1JS.

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  • Date: FRIDAY 24 – SUNDAY 26 APRIL
Join us for the start of the VW show season at Thoresby Park. Bring your VW or VAG vehicle and enjoy a weekend of camping, live entertainment, street food, trade stands and VW memorabilia. With a wartime museum, courtyard café, woodland walks and activities for children, it’s a great weekend for the whole family.

For tickets and more information visit www.springsocial.vwfestival.co.uk

Thoresby Estate, Thoresby Park, Newark NG22 9EP.

  • Date: SATURDAY 18 APRIL
  • Time: 10AM - 1PM
Books, CD's, DVD's, Jigsaws, Postcards, Tombola and refreshments. All welcome free entry.

St Peter's Church, Main Street, Claypole NG23 5AD.

  • Date: SATURDAY 11 APRIL
  • Time: 10AM - 3.30PM
There will be 60+ stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster - this is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses. Expect jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, handcrafted cards and much, much more, including many of your favourites from our popular winter craft fair.

Refreshments available. Entry: £3 suggested donation (under 16s free). This event is an important fundraiser for the Minster.

Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell, NG25 0HD.

  • Date: SATURDAY 18 APRIL
  • Time: 10AM - 1PM
Books, CD's, DVD's, Jigsaws, Postcards, Tombola and refreshments. All welcome free entry.

St Peter's Church, Main Street, Claypole NG23 5AD.

  • Date: SATURDAY 11 APRIL
  • Time: 10AM - 3.30PM
There will be 60+ stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster - this is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses. Expect jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, handcrafted cards and much, much more, including many of your favourites from our popular winter craft fair.

Refreshments available. Entry: £3 suggested donation (under 16s free). This event is an important fundraiser for the Minster.

Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell, NG25 0HD.