Bring the whole family for a fun-filled Saturday at the National Civil War Centre and Newark Museum!
When: First Saturday of the month. Entry: All activities are included with standard admission.
We hold a wide range of activities, including:
interactive games and activities in our galleries
fun family trails
creative family activities with our artist-in-residence
playing with our replica objects and enjoying our popular dressing up area with replica costumes and weapons
You can then treat the family to a drink, homemade cakes or lunch in the award-winning Nineteen20 Café Bar.
Upcoming Family Saturdays
Family Saturday EXTRA!: St Nicholas Christmas
When: Saturday 5 December 2026, 10am - 4pm
Let the Christmas crafting begin! Join us for a festive St Nicholas ChristmasFamily Saturday EXTRA! and fill the season with handmade magic. Create your own Christmas cards, craft a Christmas wreath and make decorations to bring a little extra sparkle to your celebrations.
Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath to take home from sustainable greenery collected from Sconce and Devon Park
Meet our artists in residence and find out how they are using dance to respond to our collections and historic buildings
Make St Nicholas themed Christmas decorations to take home
Design and print you own hand made Christmas cards with artist Jane Stockley
Hunt for the hidden St Nicholases in our Father Christmas trail. Find out the history of our favourite Christmas character and learn when he was first famous for his red coat.
