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The People of St Mary's - Family-Friendly Trail

  • 11/09/2026 - 11/09/2026
  • 09:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • St Mary Magdalene, Newark
  • FREE Low Price Medium Price High Price

The People of St Mary's - Family-Friendly Trail

Explore the history of our church and town through this family friendly trail. Collect your free trail sheet and explore the building to learn about characters from across the centuries, dating all the way back to Anglo-Saxon times.

Collect your free trail sheet and explore the building to learn about the characters who have contributed to the history of both Newark and St Mary Magdalene from across the centuries, going all the way back to Anglo-Saxon times. In this specially-commissioned kids' history trail, illustrated by East Midlands artist Kerry Dilks, you'll learn more about Lady Godiva, St Hugh and his Swan, Newark wool merchant Alan Fleming, church benefactor Dame Frances Leeke, and stained glass expert Joan Howson among many others. Find each character and answer their question to complete the trail!
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Event information

Title:

The People of St Mary's - Family-Friendly Trail

Date:

11/09/2026 - 11/09/2026

Time:

09:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:

St Mary Magdalene, Newark

Price:

FREE

Event Category:

Historic

Organiser:

St Mary Magdalene, Newark

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