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What's on in Upton (Newark and Sherwood)

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CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning

A chance to get together and have a coffee, tea etc. All are welcome.

Wed 22 JulNewark Quakers(4.2mi)

via Newark QuakersLocal gem

Community

Silence in a Busy Day

A short Meeting for Worship

Wed 22 JulNewark Quakers(4.2mi)

via Newark QuakersLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Photography class

Photography class at Elston Village Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 JulElston Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Elston Village HallLocal gem

Community

Pentagon Hist. Soc

Pentagon Hist. Soc. Elston Village Hall. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Elston Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Elston Village HallLocal gem

Community

Thursday Evening Flat Racing

We keep tabs on Southwell Racecourse so you don't have to. Thursday Evening Flat Racing caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Thu 23 JulSouthwell Racecourse(0.8mi)

via Southwell RacecourseLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Zumba class

Elston Village Hall has got Zumba class pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Elston Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Elston Village HallLocal gem

Community

Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral

Find out more about Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral

Fri 24 JulMillgate Museum(3.8mi)

via Millgate MuseumLocal gem

Community

The Drifters

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more! The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Fri 24 JulMillgate Museum(3.8mi)

via Millgate MuseumLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Pilates

24/07/2026 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Fri 24 Jul10:00Maplebeck Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Maplebeck Village Hall

Community

Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral

Find out more about Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral

Fri 24 Jul14:30Millgate Museum(3.8mi)

via Millgate MuseumLocal gem

History & Heritage

The Drifters

Fri 24 Jul20:30Millgate Museum(3.8mi)

via Millgate MuseumLocal gem

Community

The Drifters

Fri 24 Jul20:30Palace Theatre(4.3mi)

via Palace Theatre

Festivals & Events

Woodland Festival

The Woodland Festival brings together local makers, woodland crafts, family activities, nature talks and much more, all in the beautiful surroundings at Thoresby Park!

Sat 25 JulMillgate Museum(3.8mi)

via Millgate MuseumLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Woodland Festival

The Woodland Festival brings together local makers, woodland crafts, family activities, nature talks and much more, all in the beautiful surroundings at Thoresby Park!

Sat 25 Jul11:00Millgate Museum(3.8mi)

via Millgate MuseumLocal gem

Community

Shedding Light on Personal Narratives

Come along and explore how sunlight moves through The Workhouse & Infirmary, uncovering the stories of residents through secret sundials, candlelit corners, and the architecture that framed their days. Highlighted through the property by a handcrafted sunflower made by our textile volunteers.

Sat 25 Jul11:30The Workhouse and Infirmary(1.3mi)

via The Workhouse and Infirmary

Theatre

Summer of Play at The Workhouse and Infirmary

Stack ‘em high and watch ‘em fly as you enjoy a game of Tin Can Alley, capture the speedy Bishop in our new game of Chess Catcher, hunt for the wooden spoons in A Spoonful of Gruel or enjoy traditional board games… all with a Workhouse Twist. There’s fun for the whole family this summer at the Workhouse and Infirmary… but remember to keep a watchful eye out for the Master. All games included in standard admission.

Sat 25 Jul11:30The Workhouse and Infirmary(1.3mi)

via The Workhouse and Infirmary

Community

Tales from The Workhouse

Write on a slate, help with the washing, learn to pick oakum. Meet our costumed characters and come and find out what life was like within The Workhouse. Listen to their stories as you encounter the inmates doing their daily jobs. Normal admission charges apply. Last entry one hour before closing. There will be 3 storytelling sessions at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2pm. Each session will last 30 minutes. Booking not required.

Sat 25 Jul12:30The Workhouse and Infirmary(1.3mi)

via The Workhouse and Infirmary

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Venues with events near Upton (Newark and Sherwood)

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Workhouse and Infirmary1.3 miles away Southwell Racecourse0.8 miles away

More about Upton (Newark and Sherwood)

Nottinghamshire, England

Upton has nearby local names including Museum of Timekeeping, Southwell Racecourse and Rolleston Village Hall. We bring the dates around them together, because local plans can curious, active or a good way to explore nearby. Near Here keeps event details around Upton in Newark and Sherwood together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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