What's On
Here you can find the latest opportunities Open Doors is offering across Newark and Sherwood.
Festive Fun Morning | Friday 13 December 10am - 12.30pm
Calling all early year’s parents and carers! Fancy a morning of music, movement, history, and festive fun with your little ones?
Join Open Doors’ Milly and Donna for a whole morning of Time Travel Tots and Palace Players music and movement!
This is a FREE morning of early years fun working alongside the wonderful Social Action Hub team and
their Little Ones Pop Up shop.
Book your places now for to enjoy an exciting morning of discovery, exploration, creativity, interactive storytelling, and snowball throwing!
FREE refreshments available on the day and purchases from the pop-up shop operate on a what you can afford donation basis.
📅 Friday 13 December 2024, 10am - 12.30pm
📍 The Social Action Hub, Rainworth, Kirklington Road, Mansfield NG21 0JR
🎟️ Book your spot here! www.palacenewark.com/whats-on/instances/open-doors-festive-fun-morning.php
Sing with Santa | Saturday 7 December 2024, 10am - 12.30pm
Santa’s coming to Vicar Water Country Park and he’s bringing a sleigh full of musical cheer! Join Open Doors and Musicworks for a magical morning of festive fun, partnered with Rumbles Café's 'Breakfast with Santa'!
Unwrap the magic and...
- Dive into Santa's songbook, choose your favourite Christmas song and watch as our merry musicians bring your selection to life!
- Learn about the instruments before everyone joins in for a festive ensemble.
- Warm up with a FREE hot chocolate as music fills the air!
This event is open to elves of all ages and abilities, so bring your family, friends, and most importantly, your holiday spirit!
No need to book, just visit Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone, NG21 9AG from 10am to 12.30pm!
* Please note 'Sing with Santa' is a free live music event and a seperate element of the morning to Rumble Cafe's Breakfast with Santa which is a bookable event that requires payment.
Mining for Stories | Wednesday 27 November 2024 - Saturday 22 February 2025
Journey back in time to unearth Newark and Sherwood's mining heritage with our travelling exhibition, Mining for Stories!
This unique showcase celebrates the history of the local mining communities in Ollerton, Edwinstowe, and Bilsthorpe, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Delve into the incredible stories with:
- Interviews with miners and community members.
- Learn about the 1984-85 mining strikes from people who were there.
- Discover a vibrant community artwork inspired by mining!
Exhibition Dates
- Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum | Wednesday 27 November 2024 - Monday 13 January 2025
Opening Times - Edwinstowe Library | Tuesday 14 January 2025 - Saturday 22 February 2025
Opening Times
A Polish Heart Beats Here / Tu Bije Polskie Serce | Tuesday 29 October 2024 - Saturday 26 April 2025
Celebrate the rich and diverse Polish culture within Newark and Sherwood at the National Civil War Centre’s new exhibition, ‘A Polish Heart Beats Here’. Co-produced with the local Polish community, this vibrant exhibition explores three main themes: remembrance, everyday life, and culture and traditions.
You can discover Newark’s historical ties to Poland, from the Polish Armed Forces’ presence in local airfields to the twin town of Sandomierz. The exhibition is a heartfelt collaboration, reflecting the spirit and traditions of the Polish people in Newark.
The National Civil War Centre is located at Appleton Gate, Town Centre, Newark-On-Trent NG24 1JY. For more information about the exhibition and related events, visit Exhibitions | National Civil War Centre, Newark