Dragons and Fairytale Fun

Inspire, Newark Buttermarket (upstairs)

Join the Inspire Learning and Music teams in a Dragons and Fairytale themed afternoon, with drop-in arts and crafts, have-a-go music sessions and meet Sapphire the Dragon and her friend Sparky.

En Plein Aire – Paint Club with Urban Canvas

Newark Market Place Newark Royal Market, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Pick up a brush and “have a go with a pro” in this fun, all-ages En Plein Aire art workshop with Urban Canvas at the Newark Book Festival Literature Village.

Writing The World – Walk & Workshop

Newark Castle Newark Castle, Castlegate, Newark

Get ready to Write the World, in this family-friendly walk and writing workshop around Newark, with author and University lecturer Amy Lilwall.

Newark Town Centre Tree Walk

Newark Town Hall Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire

This event is now sold out. Enjoy a relaxing and informative tree walk through Newark Town Centre with the Woodland Trust, exploring different species and hearing about the work being done to protect local green spaces.

One Step Ahead – C.L. Peache

Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre National Civil War Centre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Step into the world of secrets, suspense, and stunning island settings with C.L. Peache, as she discusses her gripping new mystery novel, One Step Ahead.

Rap School Poetic Flow with Rob Bradley

Newark Town Hall Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Get ready to rhyme, write, and perform in the high-energy creative workshop with freestyle rapper and poet Rob Bradley at The Rap School at Newark Book Festival.

Stokes Coffee Roasting

Stokes Tea & Coffee Robin Hood Walk, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Discover the story behind your perfect brew a Stokes Newark during this year's Book Festival.