From legendary challenges to magical forest trails, here is your guide to what's on between 3—18 April:

🏹 Complete your final Rebel Rangers interactive challenges before the big prize draw.
🧱 Crack the codes on the LEGO® Trail at the National Civil War Centre.
🦎 Meet fascinating animals from White Post Farm at Rufford Abbey Country Park.
🥚 Enjoy a musical adventure with the charming A Big Egg show at Palace Theatre.
✨ Join Easter Sunday Family Fun Day at Southwell Racecourse.

📅 Saturday 11 April
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Jubilee Park, Trinity Road, Edwinstowe

Get ready for an action-packed day at our FREE family event! Join us for ‘have a go’ skatepark sessions and exciting skate demos from Extreme Wheels! Children aged 9+ who are competent in skatepark riding can have a go!

We’ll have sweet treats, an ice cream van and local community groups there as well! Bring the family along and don’t miss out on a fantastic day filled with fun, community spirit and plenty of action!

No need to book, just pop along!

Spring is here! Brighter days and sunny weather mean this is the perfect time to get outdoors with the family and complete your Rebel Rangers challenges across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

No matter how many badges you’ve earned so far, there's still plenty of time to complete your remaining challenges before 19 April* and enter the prize draw with a chance to win a £1,000 Center Parcs voucher!

This is your chance to create lasting memories with your little explorers. Gather the family, grab your trail map, and complete the adventure together!

Bring the family together for a fun and creative Family Saturday at the National Civil War Centre.

These relaxed, drop‑in sessions are perfect for children and grown‑ups to enjoy hands‑on activities inspired by history. Expect crafts, playful challenges, and opportunities to explore real objects from the past in a friendly, supportive setting. Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and help children learn through making and doing.

📍 National Civil War Centre
📅 Every Saturday

Free for Newark and Sherwood residents!

There’s a limited time left for families to complete the popular LEGO® Trail. Running until 18 April, families are invited to search the galleries of the National Civil War Centre and Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery to spot miniature LEGO® figures.

Each figure tells a story, encouraging children to look closely, solve clues and learn something new along the way. It’s a great activity for the Easter break, free for Newark and Sherwood residents and accessible for all.

Don’t forget to enter the competition to win your own LEGO® set!

• A 27‑foot sculpture made from over 100,000 seized knives, highlighting the impact of knife crime on communities across the UK.
• Designed by artist Alfie Bradley in partnership with the British Ironworks Centre.
• Community activities and events will take place while the Knife Angel is in Newark, with details shared soon.

From Poland: Spirit and Strength, is now open at the National Civil War Centre. Created in partnership with local Polish residents, it shares personal stories, treasured family objects and traditional crafts that celebrate culture, resilience, and community.

Visitors can explore colourful textiles, handmade items, photographs, and everyday belongings that reflect the experiences of Polish people who made Newark and Sherwood their home. With bilingual displays throughout, the exhibition has been designed to feel warm, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.

Entry is free for Newark and Sherwood Residents.

Spring arrives with a month of feel‑good entertainment at the Palace Theatre!

A Big Egg – 12 April

Perfect for ages 2-8, this joyful show features puppetry, sing‑along songs and vibrant animation. Join Jack and Molly as they discover a mysterious giant egg, inspired by Steven Lee’s picture book.

An Evening with Laurel & Hardy – 16 April

Celebrate 100 years of the iconic comedy duo with Neil Brand. Enjoy restored silent film clips, live piano accompaniment and fascinating behind‑the‑scenes stories, a nostalgic treat for classic cinema fans.

The Power of Hormones with Dr Louise Newson – 18 April

An eye‑opening and empowering live show exploring hormone health, medical misinformation and women’s wellbeing.

RARE Productions: Annie – 23 to 25 April

A talented young cast brings this much‑loved musical to life with heart, humour and unforgettable songs.

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Experience local landmarks in new and interesting ways with Convergences, a free exhibition on display now at Newark Castle Station.

Taken during a series of 2025 workshops with Nottinghamshire-based artist Daniel Rapley, the photographs were taken by local people living with sight loss. Including local landmarks such as the town hall, Newark Castle, and Ossington’s Coffee Palace, Daniel merged the images into otherworldly scenes, mirroring the optical effects experienced by people living with macular degeneration.

Run fully by volunteers, the café welcomes anyone who walks through the door, and using every penny raised to fund private counselling sessions for members of a local Bereavement Group.

📅 Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am until 3pm
📍 Cleveland Square Community Centre, Newark, NG24 4HL

You can come for breakfast, lunch, company, and conversation. Anyone can enjoy the café’s affordable meals, takeaways, and a pay it forward scheme. The café also hosts a Uniform Club, offering free or donation-based school uniforms to families who need a helping hand.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Looking for something fun (and free!) to do with the kids this Easter holiday? We’ve got a whole basket of activities running throughout the break at our parks, from nature trails to hands‑on craft sessions!

🔍 I Spy spring nature trail

Pick up a reusable I Spy card and see what wildlife you can spot around our parks. A great way to get little explorers outdoors and noticing nature!

📅 Running until Sunday 12 April at Sconce and Devon and Vicar Water Country Park.

🌱 Seed Bomb Easter sessions

Help our pollinators this spring by making wildflower seed bombs with our Environmental Officers! They’re easy, fun and perfect for brightening up your garden, windowsill or plant pot.

📅 Sconce and Devon Park, Thursday 9 April from 11am–12:30pm.

🧢 Ranger drop-in sessions

Join our brilliant Rangers for hands on outdoor activities - from nature crafts to circus skills and more. Activities vary depending on the weather.

📅 Sconce and Devon Park, Thursday 9 April from 1:30pm–3:30pm.

No need to book, just drop in!

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