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Family-friendly things to do at Newark Park
There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons in the garden at Newark Park. Take in the seasonal blooms, explore the woodland play area and have an adventure.
Family-friendly events
Enjoy seasonal walks and adventures in nature at Newark Park
Explore nature this winter
Become a nature explorer at Newark Park and play winter bingo in the gardens. Use your senses to spot winter creatures and make art with the naturals materials you will find.
What will you discover?
February half term - The New Beginnings Trail from 14th - 22nd February
Step into nature this February half term at Newark Park and celebrate fresh starts. Watch flowers burst into bloom. Spot birds setting off on new journeys or arriving early for spring.
Explore the garden and discover activity stations nestled among snowdrops—the ultimate symbol of new beginnings. Fly like a bird. Buzz like a bee. Capture the sky in your photos. Make this visit an adventure to remember!
Easter egg hunt at Newark Park
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Newark Park on an Easter trail.
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 28 March - 12 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful grounds at Newark Park. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
The Easter trail will take place around the garden at Newark Park and includes 10 activity stations including games, challenges and activities. Come along and have a go at an easter tin can alley, spotting some missing bunny rabbits or race your family in a game of egg and spoon.
Family-friendly things to do in the garden
Nature explorers can discover wild animal carvings in the woodland play area. The animal carvings were designed specially for Newark and feature a number of wild animals to spot including an owl, mice and deer.
Courageous adventurers can traverse the folly play area, the crinkle-crankle steps, and peek behind the fairy doors.
In the warmer months, visitors can try their hand at lawn games by the tea pavilion.
Family-friendly things to do in the house
On the first floor of Newark house you’ll find dressing up in the Buff Bedroom where you can style yourself as a Tudor lord or lady. Find out about the diet of a Tudor and what foods they did or did'n't recommend and have a go at creating your own Tudor menu.
Animal Spotters trail
Animals have played a big part in Newark's history, from its roots as an ancient deer park to Bob Parson's pet Great Danes. Pick up a free leaflet from the entrance hall and see if you can spot all the animals inside the house.
Planning your visit to the house
Unfortunately dogs and pushchairs are not allowed inside the house in order to protect the historic floors.
'50 things to do before you're 11¾'
Here are some of our favourite '50 things' you can do at Newark:
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