What's on

Nov 29 11am-4pm

Christmas at Kelham Hall

The Renaissance at Kelham Hall invites guests to make Christmas truly memorable with a magical festive family day out. Families can come together and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere as the Hall and grounds are transformed for Christmas.

• Seasonal and festivals

Dec 3 6.30pm-8.30pm

December Scrap & Yap: Newark!

A warm, welcoming evening of crafting and community hosted by Beth from the Wild Fold

• Arts culture and literature

Dec 3 7pm-10pm

Christmas Murder Mystery

Guests are invited to step into a glitter‑drenched, laugh‑out‑loud festive dining experience at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall with A Death at Christmas Number 1.

• Seasonal and festivals
• Theatre and performance

Dec 5 12pm-4pm

Indoor Christmas Market at Clipstone Headstocks

Get into the festive spirit this Christmas with a magical Indoor Christmas Market at Clipstone Headstocks!

• Seasonal and festivals
• Markets and shopping

Dec 6 10am-1pm

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run is returning to Sherwood Pines for the 5th year. What better way to kickstart your festive season than a 5km run (or walk, roll, skip or dance!) through the beautiful forest… all while dressed as an elf.

• Seasonal and festivals
• Outdoor and sport

Dec 6 11am-3pm

Stubton Hall Christmas Market

Join for a magical festive day at Stubton Hall’s Christmas Market on Sunday 6th December.

• Seasonal and festivals
• Markets and shopping

Dec 6 11am-5pm

Experience the History of Kelham Hall

Guests are invited to step into a magical Christmas experience with a self‑guided tour of The Renaissance at Kelham Hall and its beautifully decorated grounds.

• Seasonal and festivals
• History and heritage

Dec 8 1.30pm-5.30pm

Jack and the Beanstalk

Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey with next year's GIANT pantomime… Jack and the Beanstalk! Taking to the stage from Tuesday 8 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Following the magical fairytale, Beauty and the Beast, we're thrilled to p…

Dec 11 1.30pm-2.15pm

Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral

Christmas Serenade

• Live music

Dec 11 7pm-11.59pm

80's vs 90's Christmas Party Night

The Renaissance at Kelham Hall invites guests to step into the ultimate retro showdown, a high‑energy festive celebration that rewinds the clock and brings two iconic decades together in one unforgettable night.

• Seasonal and festivals
• Live music

Dec 12 7pm-11.59pm

Big Disco Christmas Party

The Renaissance at Kelham Hall invites guests to begin their festive season in style with its spectacular Christmas Party Nights.

• Seasonal and festivals
• Live music

Dec 13 12pm-11.59am

Christmas Afternoon Tea

• Seasonal and festivals