What's On
Here you can find the latest opportunities Open Doors is offering across Newark and Sherwood.
SeedHeart - Puppet Show and Workshop | Monday 20 October 2025 - Thursday 23 October 2025
Join Grey for this one-of-a-kind puppet show, touring North Nottinghamshire Villages this October!
Watch Grey's story unfold from a single suitcase as they journey towards a brighter future, followed by a magical puppet-making workshop with artists Bryony McCombie Smith and Ione Vaughan.
SeedHeart is free and suitable for ages six years and up.
Performance Dates and Times:
- The Green Community Centre, Bilsthorpe | Monday 20 October, 1:00pm to 3.00pm
- Clipstone Village Hall | Tuesday 21 October, 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Upper Hall, Farnsfield Village Centre | Wednesday 22 October, 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Edwinstowe Village Hall | Thursday 23 October, 10:00am to 12:00pm (BSL interpreted)
To book tickets, visit: city-arts.org.uk/seedheart
Seedheart is a collaboration between Open Doors, City Arts Nottingham, and Indigo Moon Theatre
Time Travel Tots | 16 September to 14 October and 14 January - 11 February
Learn about the past while having fun with Time Travel Tots!
These weekly sensory play sessions bring history to life for toddlers and their families, with each week themed around a different era.
Toddlers can get hands-on and explore an ancient Egyptian pyramid, prepare for battle as a Medieval knight, or grow vegetables and "Dig for Britain."
Time Travel Tots is free and there's no need to book, just drop by and join the fun!
Dates and Times
- Sherwood West Family Hub
Every Tuesday from 16 September to 14 October 2025, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Sherwood East Family Hub
Every Tuesday from 14 January to 11 February 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mining for Stories | Tuesday 8 July 2025 - Friday 13 February 2026
Unearth local history with Mining for Stories!
This unique travelling exhibition celebrates the former mining communities in Ollerton, Edwinstowe, and Bilsthorpe, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Don't miss:
- Interviews with miners and community members
- Learning about the 1984-85 mining strikes from people who were there
- A vibrant community artwork inspired by mining
Exhibition Dates
- Ollerton Library | Wednesday 8 July 2025 - Saturday 6 September 2025
- Newark Library | Wednesday 9 September 2025 - Saturday 1 November 2025
- Dukeries Library | Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Friday 13 February 2026
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