Open Doors — What's On
Have fun and experience something new with our free creative events, activities, and exhibitions. Taking place across Newark and Sherwood, there's something for all ages, abilities, and interests to get involved in!
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
FREE
Time Travel Tots | 16 January - 13 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
Every Friday from 16 January to 13 February 2026
10am - 12pm
Sherwood East Family Hub
1A Braemar Rd, Mansfield, NG19 0LL
FREE
Growing Creativity: Building Arts-rich schools together | Tuesday 16 June 2026
Do you want to develop teaching and learning in the Arts in your school? Are you looking for new ideas for creative lesson planning, confidence in trying new art forms or tips for planning a whole school Arts day? Our one-day conference offers the chance to meet teachers and creative practitioners in print making, music, dance and sculpture who have been involved in our Creative Practitioners in Schools programme.
Hear inspiring case studies and take away practical teaching strategies for a range of art forms. Find out more about Arts Council England’s Cultural Education Network and free mentoring programme. Share ideas and make new connections!
Growing Creativity Conference is an Open Doors event. Open Doors is a free arts programme of creative activities across Newark and Sherwood. Our projects are for people of all ages and abilities to have fun, connect with their community, and experience something new. Open Doors is funded by Arts Council England and delivered by Newark and Sherwood District Council.
Free places for all. A small fund is available to cover supply costs for Newark and Sherwood schools e-mail denise.greany@nsdc.info to apply.
Book your free place here.