April

May the Fourth Be With You at the National Civil War Centre

The National Civil War Centre will play host to ‘May the Fourth Be with You’ - a special ‘Family Saturday’ event that promises to be a fun day for all on Saturday 4 May, between 10am and 4pm.

Get ready for a new month jam-packed with comedy, music and entertainment at The Palace Theatre, Newark

Put a spring in your step this May, as The Palace Theatre brings a thrilling line up of artists, singers and comedians to the Newark stage. 

Bumper day in Newark as visitors flock into town for exciting events

More than 8,000 people visited Newark town centre on Saturday 27 April where it was buzzing with excitement as a whole host of free events took place! Small Business Showcase, the Plastic Ocean Show, Newark Castle Open Day and the Race to the Castle paddleboard competition brought in more visitors than an average Saturday, with 37% of those visiting being new visitors to the town.

Take a walk with a Park Ranger!

Regular guided walks with our fantastic Park Rangers are now being held at our Green Flag Award-winning Sconce and Devon Park and Vicar Water Country Park, and everyone is welcome to join!

Discover amazing views at FREE Castle Open Day during event-packed day in town

Newark is set to hold a very special day filled with excitement and new experiences on Saturday 27 April as another event is announced!

New Palace Theatre show brochure out now

With stand-up comedy, live music, musicals and more, this is The Palace Theatre’s biggest season yet and the new brochure is bursting at the seams with brilliant shows. 

Dandelion Project Showcase Exhibition opens to public at the National Civil War Centre

A project that has helped women to improve their mental health through the escapism of art is now the focus of a brand-new moving exhibition at the National Civil War Centre.

Will the real Francis Hacker please stand up? National Civil War Centre set to unveil new portrait of soldier...

The National Civil War Centre in Newark is set to be reveal a new likeness of a renowned civil war soldier to the public during a special Hacker Day at the National Civil War Centre on Saturday, 25 May in Appleton Gate.

West End Production of Blood Brothers comes to The Palace Theatre, Newark this autumn

The Palace Theatre is excited to announce that the award-winning West End Production Blood Brothers - the first musical production is coming to the Palace theatre, Newark. 

The District Council secures two Closure Orders to put a stop to anti-social behaviour and alleged drug-use

Two Closure Orders have been granted at Nottinghamshire Magistrates’ Court following the work of Newark and Sherwood District Council and partners from Nottinghamshire Police.

All tickets gone! The Plastic Ocean Show in Newark fully booked in under 12 hours

The Plastic Ocean Show, which is taking place inside a huge 18-metre-long whale in the centre of Newark on Saturday 27 April, has already seen all its tickets picked up by residents in less than half a day. Tickets went live late afternoon on Tuesday 9 April and were all booked in only a few hours.

Have a whale of a time in Newark this April

Taking place on Saturday 27 April, families across the district are encouraged to secure their spot for a show stopping centrepiece that’s washed ashore in Newark Market Place. An 18-metre-long whale will be docked in the town centre for the day and bold explorers can book for FREE to step inside the creature to experience a beautiful, funny and interactive show highlighting the impact plastic has on our environment.

Dandelion Project Showcases the Transformative Power of Art and Nature

Discover the incredible Dandelion Project exhibit, featuring works of art that celebrate the power of nature, human connection, and creativity. The exhibition will soon be open to the public at the National Civil War Centre from Friday 19 April until Saturday 13 July.

Kerbside Glass Recycling collections begin in Newark and Sherwood

The first of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s kerbside glass recycling collections begin today, with our waste crew on the move, collecting the glass you have already begun recycling!

Discover Newark’s storied past on Hidden History Walking Tour 2024

Step back in time to explore Newark’s past with the return of the hugely popular Hidden History walking tours from this weekend.

Graffiti hotspot transformed by local children

Pupils from Barnby Road Academy have helped transform a graffiti hotspot with bright and colourful works of art!