Explore Newark & Sherwood

The bustling general markets in Newark are extremely popular with both locals and visitors. Hot food and refreshments are available and the Saturday market, in particular, is a vibrant focus for this historic market town.

Enter one of Britain's finest Georgian town halls, with its fine collection of civic treasures and artwork.

Recognised as one of the finest Georgian town halls in the country, Newark Town Hall has accommodated the Major and the Town Aldermen since is was built in 1776. Rooms within the working Town Hall form part of the museum and house a fine collection of civic treasures. 

The Palace Theatre Newark is a cultural landmark with a diverse programme of family events, pantomime, comedy, music, and touring theatre shows.

A handcrafted studio in Sherwood Forest creating unique gifts, home pieces and personal treats, all made on-site and crafted with care.

Owned by the Taylor family for 80 years, Reg Taylor's Garden Centre includes a tearoom, mower shop, and Swan and Waterfowl Sanctuary across 25 acres.

A quaint countryside theatre near Newark offering high-quality amateur productions. A historic, volunteer-run venue with 150 seats and award-winning performances.

A small museum at Thoresby Park with rich artefacts telling 300 years of cavalry history and soldiers’ stories.

The RSPB, the UK’s largest conservation charity, manages and restores Sherwood Forest, a nationally protected site to support rare wildlife, while providing accessible, family-friendly facilities and year-round nature experiences for visitors.

Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey is full of history, from its origins as a 12th Century Cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home.

Explore the great outdoors and Newark’s Civil War defences in this historic park.

Shop for bespoke treasures and gifts while watching artists and craftspeople busy at work… Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre lies in the heart of ancient Sherwood Forest, in the beautifully converted coach house and stables of the former Edwinstowe Hall. The atrium and courtyard is home to a variety of artists and craftspeople selling a unique array of items including textiles, fossils and gemstones, paintings, copper artefacts, candles, fabric crafts, paper crafts, hand crafted chocolate, handmade soap and jewellery.

Sherwood Pines is a popular family-friendly forest offering year-round outdoor adventures, including walking and cycling trails, play areas, and adrenaline activities, alongside places to eat and stay.