Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days 2022 9th-18th September

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture

Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. Here are a few of the local historical venues that will be taking part this year.

A Sense of Place: Newark, a visual journey National Civil War Centre, Newark Museum, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY A visual walk around Newark’s places and past through ten exceptional works. This display, specially curated for Heritage Open Days, will focus on a selection of views of Newark, some lost forever, some familiar but forever changed. A unique chance to discover artworks, rarely on public display, which have been selected from the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum's reserve collection. There is free admission to the exhibition and to the rest of the National Civil War Centre throughout the week. Saturday 10 September: 10am-5pm. Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, Friday 16, Saturday 17 September: 10am-5pm. No booking required

Civil War tour of Newark, including the Queens Sconce Newark Castle, Newark Castle Gardens, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG Newark Castle, Newark Castle Gardens, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce. The tour will begin at the bandstand in Newark Castle, where the reason Newark became known as 'The Key to the North' can be seen. You will then visit some of the buildings that played a part in the town's Civil War history and remain standing. You will also explore some of the characters, such as Baron Dohna, Hercules Clay and Prince Rupert who were significant players in Civil War Newark. After making your way around the town you will head back to the castle to see where Scottish muskets and cannon left their mark, before heading along the river towards the Queen's Sconce. This fortification, built to defend the town from Parliamentarian attack is the best preserved 17th century earthwork in the country. Sunday 11 and Sunday 18 September: 11am. No booking required

Heritage Building Skills Demonstration and Participation Newark Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DU

When you look at the historic buildings around Newark you may wonder how they are kept looking like they did in the past. This is your chance to find out, as heritage building skills are demonstrated in the Market Place. This event is being especially put on by Nottinghamshire Buildings Preservation Trust and Newark Civic Trust, in conjunction with the High Streets Heritage Action Zone team at NSDC. A number of experts will demonstrate the skills required to maintain and repair historic buildings: There will be demonstrations of the skills and techniques required and the chance to get hands on with some of the skills. There will be stalls around the demonstration area related to the experts and the groups involved. Saturday 17 September: 10am-5pm No booking required

Ironworks to Artworks Friends of Newark Town Hall and Art Gallery, Town Hall, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DU Come and visit the Newark's Georgian Town Hall, one of the town's most beautiful buildings where you can learn about two 19th century innovative sons of Newark whose lives can be traced within these walls. The Spotlight Gallery will host the story of ‘Astounding Inventions’ created by William Newzam Nicholson, Engineer, Mayor, MP for Newark and by his youngest son, William Newzam Prior Nicholson, artist, and Olympic gold medal winner for graphic art! Each day there will be presentations to show how their innovative ideas reached all corners of the world, some of which continue to have influence today. There will be activities for children including a trail to follow the Nicholson story around the town and opportunities to bring to life the artistic style of the Beggarstaffs, the creative duo of William N.P. Nicholson and his brother-in-law, James Pryde. Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September: 10.30am-3.30pm.Talks at 11.15am, 12.30pm & 2pm No booking required

Museum of the Horse Inventions Trail in conjunction with the Walks of Life Sally Mitchells Gallery and Museum of the Horse, 1 Market Place, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LA

Horse driven inventions standardised time throughout the country, created turnpikes, milestones and a better road system. They drove the industrial and agricultural revolutions. Come and see the inventions that achieved all this, on ay21t6 guided tour. The world of the horse had a tremendous effect on society in the past and we still see the results today although the horse is forgotten. This guided tour of the museum will show many

unusual artefacts that had an amazing influence on the world and the stories behind them will be told. Don't forget we still measure our cars in horse power and speed in MPH which originated with coaches. Many disasters befell the early traveller; the saying, 'Dropped Off' for falling asleep, originated from one such disaster! The tour will take about an hour and a half and there will also be a visit to the early Victorian overnight lockup, a quick walk from the museum. You will also be able to view the Society of Equestrian Artist's Exhibition in the gallery below the Museum. Lunch can be had from the coffee shop in the relaxing museum courtyard before continuing the trail at The Walks of Life Museum in the afternoon. Alternatively, you can take a packed lunch and picnic in the field at the Walks of Life Museum, five minutes walk away from where the afternoon tour will take place. Numbers will be limited so please reserve your place early. Friday 9 September: 10am-4pm Saturday 10 September: 10am-3.30pm Monday 12 September: 10am-4pm Tuesday 13 September: 10am-4pm Wednesday 14 September: 10am-4pm. Tour 11am-1230pm Thursday 15, Friday 16, Saturday 17 September: 10am-4pm Booking Details Pre-booking: Required Free but to control numbers please pre book. Booking Contact: Sally Mitchell Call: 01777 838 234 Email: sally@dogart.com Go to: http://www.museumofthehorse.co.uk Write to: The Newcastle Arms, 1 Market Place, Tuxford, NG22 0LA Booking closes: 8 September 2022 03:30

Musical Instrument Craft Newark College, Friary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1PB

Guided tours of the Guitar, Piano, Violin and Woodwind workshops at Newark College, the home of Musical Instrument Crafts. The colleges Musical Instrument Craft degree courses offer expert training and education to become makers, repairers and restorers of Guitars, Pianos, Violins and Woodwind instruments all over the world. Guided tours of their workshops will take place on Friday 16th September 2022 at 10am, 12pm and 1.30pm, starting from Newark College's main reception. The tour will give visitors an insight into this specialist craft industry, offering a chance to see work in progress on instruments being made and restored. Advanced booking is essential. Friday 16 September: 10am, 12pm & 1pm Booking Details Pre-booking: Required All tours must be pre-booked in advance Booking Contact: Katie Nevin Call: 01636 680680 Email: knevin@lincolncollege.ac.uk Go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/musicalinstrument-crafts-open-day-tickets-35457980 6747 Booking closes: 14 September 2022 4pm

Newark Castle Comes to Life: Astounding Inventions Newark Castle , Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG

Tying in with this year’s HOD theme of Astounding Inventions, enjoy a sensational science show for all the family, discovering weird and wonderful inventions from history. Get hands on with fun activities and enjoy performances and stories from the castle’s history Bring a picnic and join in the fun! Saturday 17 September: 10am-4pm No booking required

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Newark Cemetery Chapel Interpretation Centre - Their Legacy Lives On Newark Cemetery Chapel Interpretation Centre, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1SQ

The Friends of Newark Cemetery (FoNC) are proud to be able to help promote Newark’s beautiful and historic cemetery, which truly is a haven of peace & tranquillity in the heart of our town. During the Heritage Open Days period, the Cemetery Chapel will be open as usual on Thursday, September 15th. Volunteers will be on hand to help you locate a specific grave within the Cemetery. All records will be on hand going back to 1856. There will also be a display in the Chapel entitled “Their Legacies Live On!” This will feature some of the people who have been laid to rest in Newark Cemetery over the years, who during their lives played a huge part in making Newark the town that it is today, leaving legacies that are still very much in evidence today. These include amongst others, industrialists, politicians, war heroes, civic dignitaries and sportsmen. Thursday 15 September: 11am-3pm No booking required

Newark Masonic Hall & Museum open day Masonic Hall, The Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1ST

Throughout the day there will be talks on the history of Masonry in Newark, mentioning notable local people who were Freemasons. These include; artist William Nicholson, whose regalia is in the museum, Colonel Sam Derry, organiser of the Rome Escape Line in WWII, and other local members, many of whom became Mayors of Newark. The talks will also include opportunities to see the temple and a tour of the masonic museum and masonic hall with an explanation given at each. Visitors are welcome to ask questions at suitable times during the tour and there is also a question and answer session with the curator and volunteers. Saturday 17 September: 10am-3pm No booking required

Newark’s River Barge Builders Newark Riverside Park, Newark, Nottinghamshire

A talk with pictures and models of the creation of wooden sailing barges, designed and built in Newark to fit the River Trent and its locks. You will be on board a shining example of the boats. Our project leader will talk about his time at the dockyard in the 1960s and the people he worked with who actually built the boats. The Trent barge Leicester Trader is now moored at Newark Riverside Park opposite to the castle. Friday 9 to Sunday 18 September: On the hour between 11am-3pm: No booking required

Palace Theatre Newark: Behind the Scenes Tour Palace Theatre, Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY

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Go behind the scenes of this stunning art deco theatre, uncovering fascinating secrets from its 100 year history. Discover more about ground-breaking Palace Theatre founder Emily Blagg and the many stars who’ve graced its stage, plus take a peek behind the curtain at the inner workings of keeping a century-old theatre up and running! Wednesday 14 September: Tours at: 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm. Pre-booking: Preferred Call: 01636 655755 Email: palace@nsdc.info Go to: http://www.palacenewark.com/

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum Laxton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0PA

Explore the National Holocaust Centre and Museum: Britain's first ever place of Holocaust remembrance and learning. Having evolved over 25 years from a single exhibition in a rural family home into a nationally accredited museum. We are Britain's first ever place of Holocaust remembrance and learning. Our founders are the remarkable Smith family, the only non-Jewish founders of any such place in the UK. Based in the beautiful Sherwood Forest area - rich not only in Robin Hood folklore but ironically, England’s own anti-Jewish history - we became a home-from-home for inspiring speakers: survivors of the Holocaust. An extension of the Smith family, they attracted ever-growing adult and school audiences. The centre boasts beautiful, reflective memorial gardens and powerful exhibitions. The museum welcomes families to visit 'The Journey' exhibition, a multiplatform experience immersing you in the life of Leo, a young Jewish boy in 1930s Berlin, and his escape on the Kindertransport. The Holocaust was the product of the world’s longest hatred: anti-Jewish stereotyping and conspiracy theory. It was a founding pillar of Western society and is increasingly in evidence again today. We therefore communicate the memory of the Holocaust for a contemporary purpose: to cultivate the critical thinking skills that can counter this and all forms of hate in our society. Age guidance: The main exhibition is suitable for ages 14+, and The Journey is for ages 8+. Friday 9 September: 10am until 4.30pm (last entry into the Exhibitions at 3.30pm) Monday 12 to Friday 16 September: 10am until 4.30pm (last entry into the Exhibitions at 3.30pm) No booking required