October half term at Newark Park
Look out for wooden bats hidden in the trees around the garden and learn more about these amazing creatures.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
In the garden there will be 10 bats hidden in the trees for families to discover. Each bat will have a fact about the bats which call Newark Park home, can you figure out the answers?
Pick up a free leaflet at Visitor Reception to find the locations around the garden.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
All ages welcome.
- Meeting point
Collect your free trail leaflet from Visitor Reception
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the great outdoors.
- Accessibility
The garden has a few steep slopes along with a couple of paths made out of bark.
Upcoming events
How archaeology helped to decode Newark Park: an archaeology walk
Join a free outdoor guided walk and discover how archaeology has revealed some of the history of the house at Newark Park.
Summer of play at Newark Park
Come to Newark Park this summer to experience a summer party in the garden running through the school holidays. This year is inspired by Bob's hospitality when he used to host parties for local community groups.
Bug hotel making at Newark Park
Learn how to make a bug hotel that you can take home with you on 24 and 25 July 2025
Outdoor theatre: Sense and Sensibility at Newark Park
An outdoor theatre performance of Sense and Sensibility by the Pantaloons on 2 August 2025