With funding from UK Shared Prosperity Fund we are delighted to continue working with partners on the Newark Creates programme.

Ignite: Fire, Flame and Frenzy
Saturday 1 March, Newark Market Place

Wander through a vista of flames and chemical reactions in Doctor Kronovator’s flaming laboratory from Emergency Exit Arts and Lightfires, be spellbound by stunning LED Hoop Shows and enjoy a marvellous roving display of Living Lamp-Posts at this fun-filled family night out in the historic heart of Newark! The event will see a number of different activities taking place across town.

Dr Kronovator's Fire Laboratory
5.30pm to 8.30pm

Newark Market Place transforms into Doctor Kronovator’s flaming laboratory. Help the Doctor and his team prepare their experimental flame and steam-powered contraptions; can you beat the test of strength machine or create a chemical reaction? Are you brave enough to explore centrifugal force on The Carousel of Combustion? Don’t miss out on this fun and flame-filled family experience bringing the heat to the heart of Newark!

Please be aware that a queuing system will be in place and that last entry to the queue will be at 8pm. As the experience may be quite alarming and unsafe for dogs, only assistance dogs will be allowed in to the laboratory and this will be at the owner's discretion. Dogs are of course still welcome to come along to the Market Place with you but will need to wait with someone outside of the experience.

LED Hoop Show
6.30pm to 7pm walkabout | 7.30pm 5-minute show on Church St.

Angie will leave audiences spellbound as she hoops, spins, twists and turns multiple hoops leaving mesmerising trails of light in this high impact show.

The Living Lamp-Posts
6pm to 6.30pm | 7pm to 7.30pm | 8pm to 8.30pm, Bridge Street

Introducing The Living Lamp-Posts, the enchanting and illuminating act from Theatre Illumiere. Standing at over ten feet tall, these noble and elegant Lamp-Posts are a marvellous roving display of ornate light and colour.

‘Create Late’ at the National Civil War Centre
5pm to 8.30pm

Enjoy some creative time at twilight in our Tudor Hall . Help yourself to our scrap materials, use our dragon-fire themed examples or invent something from your own imagination. Suitable for all ages.

Medieval Stained Glass Making
2pm to 3.15pm | 3.45pm to 5pm, Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnbygate

Try your hand at making a panel of stained glass inspired by the beautiful medieval stained glass at St Mary Magdalene at these free workshops, led by an expert craftswoman from The Company of Artisans. Booking is essential, as places are limited! You can reserve your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medieval-stained-glass-workshop-tickets-1083001128529

Pre-event activities:

Free Illuminated Headdress Workshops
Inspire at the Buttermarket

Design and make a fabulous flame inspired headdress with local artist Emily Cartwright. In this free creative workshop, participants will build their own illuminated headgear, which they can then wear to the wonderful Ignite: Fire, Flame and Frenzy event on Friday 1 March. This practical activity may get a little messy, so please dress appropriately!

Two sessions will take place at Inspire at the Buttermarket on Tuesday 18 February, from 10am to 1pm and from 1.30pm until 4.30pm, and on Wednesday 19 February at the same times.

Suitable for adults and children aged 6+. All children must be accompanied by an adult who will also need to book a free place. Please book by emailing sara.bullimore@inspireculture.org.uk with details of the session you would like to book, the number of places required and the ages of any children taking part.

For other events and festivals happening in Newark why not take a look at Visit Newark for a full listings and advice on places to park, eat, how to travel and where to stay in Newark & Sherwood.