Newark & Sherwood
Properties and events in Newark & Sherwood
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Art on the Move
The Friends of Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery present 'Art on the Move' in the Spotlight Gallery. Traditional Folk Art began on canal boats in the 1850s and has evolved with styles adapted to modern materials and designs.
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.
Talk on the Ventures of Robert Stuffyn, 14th Century Wool Merchant
Robert Stuffyn was a 14th century Wool Merchant who traded out of Newark. The talk concentrates on his career in wool exports, his interactions with King Edward III, Hanseatic merchants and his chantry foundations.
Talk on the Rise of John de Codyngton, 14th Century Cleric
John de Codyngton was a 14th Cleric who started his career in Newark. The talk concentrates on his career in the church, his connections to Chancery, Chantry Foundations, links to merchants and his country wide connections.
Cavalry in the Courtyard
Meet a Civil War Cavalry Soldier and his horse!
The Heritage of Wellow – at Wellow's Heritage Centre
An opportunity to view Wellow's heritage displays, listen to a fascinating local history talk and take part in a guided walk around a village that is teeming with fascinating heritage.
Norwood Park
The Gardens of Norwood will be open for to explore all aspects of the Estate from the Woodland Walk to the Apple Orchards. From kids crafts and activities to talks from our very own Sir John and Head Gardener Alex. Norwood is the perfect day out!
Lowdham Signal Box
See a historic railway signal box and try your hand on the levers. Learn what a signal box is for, and what the signalman did. This year we are holding signalling demonstrations.
St Swithin's Church Open Day
A rare opportunity to visit a beautiful village church and chat to our local experts about its fascinating history.
The Journey
Exploring the stories of migration and evacuation on the Kindertransport during the Holocaust.
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.
Civil War tour of Newark, including the Queens Sconce
Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
A curator tour of the museum's object store
Routes, Networks & Connections with Newark at the heart - a walking tour
Kevin Winter will lead a walking tour of Newark looking at the routes, networks and connections that Newark has been at the heart of for centuries.
A Lasting Legacy at Newark Cemetery Chapel Interpretation Centre
The chapel in Newark Cemetery will be open with members of the Friends of Newark Cemetery on hand to help locate graves. There will also be a display in the Chapel entitled 'A Lasting Legacy'.
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.
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.
The Workhouse and Infirmary
In our 200th anniversary year, come and walk up paupers’ path and unearth what life was like for the people who sought refuge at The Workhouse and Infirmary.