At Newstead Abbey, we have a range of events all year round for you to enjoy when you visit.
Discover the outdoor Easter Egg trail this school holiday. Price: £2 includes a prize Recommended for children & families. Available in the Historic House shop. Site entry & parking charges apply. Plan your visit and find out more information on available facilities here.
Book your free places for Dr Sam Hirst’s talks and workshops this weekend. 📅 Saturday 20th April: 10:10 – 11:10 | Byron Talk & Poetry Reading (14 years +) BOOK TICKETS 13:30 – 14: | Byron: An Introduction to his Poetry by Dr Sam Hirst (14 years +) BOOK TICKETS […]
Fun for all the family with the Traditional Rides fair at Newstead Park. Dates: 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th & 12nd May 2024 Times: 10.00 am -17.00 pm As always, We will have all the old favourites for you to ride while listening to the greatest hits. Tokens £1.20 each 20 tokens for £20 Please like […]
Join us for garden tours with Philip Jones Philip Jones, local and garden historian is an expert on the gardens at Newstead Abbey, and will take you on a 1 hour walking tour. Times: 1pm or 2.30pm Tour length: 1 hour approx Price: Free (£5 donation welcome toward the up keep of the park & […]
Introducing the Bloomberg Connects app that Newstead Abbey & Gardens now features on. This offers a free guide to the best art exhibitions and museums, which you can explore from the comfort of your home! Uncover the stories behind the exhibitions and meet the artists with Bloomberg Connects app. DISCOVER MORE DOWNLOAD APP Site […]
Come along and meet our family of psychics and mediums. They will be providing short taster readings to your table throughout the evening. If you are looking for a friendly, relaxing, social evening out, then this Psychic Table Night would be an ideal event for you. Dates: 5th April 2024, 28th June 2024, 6th September […]
Newstead was built in the 12th Century as a monastic Abbey with over 800 years of history. However, it retains its original medieval characteristics and is a beautiful place to visit. This was once the home of the famous poet Lord Byron. Many ghosts have been seen at Newstead Abbey, Lord Byron himself reported seeing […]
Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024 Gates open: 6 pm Start time: 7 pm Prices: Adult – £20 Child – £12 (5 – 16 years) Family – £55 (2 adults & 2 children) The show: Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming of age story. This summer, meet headstrong Jo March […]
Friday 5 July 2024 Get your dancing shoes on and prepare for a mind-blowing musical extravaganza, as the Could Be Real Tribute Festival descends upon the stunning grounds of Newstead Abbey. This one-of-a-kind event promises to transport you through time and bring the spirit of legendary artists back to life with an incredible line-up of […]
Romeo & Juliet performed by Illyria Date: Saturday 31st August 2024 Gates open: 6 pm Start time: 7 pm Prices: Adult – £20 Child – £12 (5 – 16 years) Family – £55 (2 adults & 2 children) The show: Two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are at war. Their feud has been […]
Date: Friday 30th August 2024 Gates open: 5 pm Start time: 6 pm Prices: Adult – £20 Child – £12 (5 – 16 years) Family – £55 (2 adults & 2 children) The show: Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for a brand-new telling of this classic fairy tale. When an arrogant prince is cursed […]
Date: Thursday 8th August 2024 Gates open: 6 pm Start time: 7 pm Prices: Adult – £20 Child – £12 (5 – 16 years) Family – £55 (2 adults & 2 children) The show: This summer, Three Inch Fools present a brand new comedy of their own about one of England’s most epic monarchs, Henry […]
English: Writing, composition skills, planning writing, evaluating and editing, reviewing and sharing work. Preparation for composing answers to GCSE English Language Paper 1: Creative Writing Work with a professional writer towards practicing answers for English Language Paper 1: Creative Writing, using the atmospheric settings of Newstead Abbey as an inspiration point. Learn practical, useable skills in […]
We’d like to offer you an exciting opportunity for your school to be involved in the Natural History Museum London’s Urban Nature Project (UNP): https://www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/urban-nature-project.html Museums across the country, including Nottingham City Museums at Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey, are connecting teachers and new audiences of young people aged 9-14 to their local nature, and […]
Come and learn about…Science: Working scientifically; Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other; identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats […]
