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Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Newark Market Town
Celebrating the World of Words for the 10th year in a row!
Newark Book Festival returns this July for its 10th anniversary with 4 days of rich and diverse cevents for everyone who loves a good story, whether it's fantasy and fiction, crime and thrillers, history, nature, music or comedy. Showcasing local and national talent in book talks, author interviews, creative workshops, performances, storytelling sessions, and more.
Last year, the festival featured over 60 writers and storytellers in 45 events, suitable for young children, families, teens, young adults, and adults alike. Visitors to the 10th anniversary can expect a range of exciting literary themed events, alongside the much-loved Literature Village, storytelling, creative sessions and dedicated Children's Zone, adding even more vibrancy to Newark over the festival weekend.
Headliners will be announced shortly and tickets will go on sale in mid-May.
| Newark Book Festival (9 July 2026 - 12 July 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 21:30 |
Explore the richly dramatic English Civil War, seeing stories of gunpowder, plague and…
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church sits at the heart of the historic market town of…
Newark Market Place provides a focal point for the town. It hosts regular market days…
Civil War Cannonball Hole on Newark Church
The spire on Newark Parish Church dates…
This was the residence of the Governors of Newark during the sieges of the Civil War. A…
Built in the mid-12th century, Newark Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River…
A large area of public open grass and woodlands, including Devon Pastures Local Nature…
One of the largest volunteer run aviation museums in the U.K, Newark Air Museum holds a…
Southwell Golf Club is renown for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere to both members…
The Museum of Timekeeping is home to a fascinating collection of clocks, watches and…
Discover Southwell Racecourse, where charm, excitement, and comfort converge for premier…
This austere building, the most complete workhouse in existence, was pivotal in the…
FREE admission, donations welcome. (There is a suggested donation of £5 for adults and £3…
The National Holocaust Museum is so much more than a museum. It is a vibrant memorial, a…
Newark, NewarkSituated on the banks of the River Trent, Newark is a picturesque town steeped in history. The ruins of Newark Castle have had a huge influence on the unique character of the town.
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