Upcoming Events
If you would like to find out more about our upcoming events, please click on the event you’re interested in, and it will direct you to our contact page. Please feel free to request more information
info@governorshousecafeanddeli.co.uk
or make a booking.
Free Crafts Session
Free Crafts Session
Looking to try something creative without spending a penny?
Join us for a free craft session where you'll create your own beautiful decoupage coaster to take home. All materials are provided, and no previous crafting experience is needed—just come along and enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Perfect for anyone who wants to try a new hobby or simply spend a couple of enjoyable hours being creative.
Activity: Decoupage Coasters
Date: 12th August
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Governor's House, 2nd Floor, 23/24 Stodman Street, Newark
Price: FREE
This event is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council.
To book your place or find out more:
Email: lindikitsch@outlook.com
Phone / WhatsApp: 07467 081513
Venue:
The Governor's House
2nd Floor
23/24 Stodman Street
Newark
All workshops are led by Linda's Arts & Crafts Workshops of Newark, offering friendly, welcoming sessions for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Places are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Decoupage Workshop
Decoupage Workshop
Learn the beautiful art of decoupage and transform everyday objects into unique decorative keepsakes.
During this creative workshop you'll decorate a variety of items, including:
Coasters
Bookmarks
Oyster shells
Jam jars
And more
Everything you create is yours to take home, making this a wonderful workshop for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
All materials are included.
Date: Sunday 16th August
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Governor's House, 2nd Floor, 23/24 Stodman Street, Newark
Price: £24 per person
To book your place or find out more:
Email: lindikitsch@outlook.com
Phone / WhatsApp: 07467 081513
Venue:
The Governor's House
2nd Floor
23/24 Stodman Street
Newark
All workshops are led by Linda's Arts & Crafts Workshops of Newark, offering friendly, welcoming sessions for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Places are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Kids Art & Craft Club
Kids Art & Craft Club
Keep the little ones entertained this summer with a fun-filled morning of creativity.
Children will enjoy making exciting arts and crafts in a relaxed, friendly environment while developing their imagination and creative skills. Every session features different projects, so there's always something new to create.
Perfect for children aged 4–12 years.
As an added bonus, kids eat FREE with every adult main meal purchased in The Governor's House Café.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Dates:
Wednesday 20th August
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Governor's House, 2nd Floor, 23/24 Stodman Street, Newark
Price: £7 per child
To book your place or find out more:
Email: lindikitsch@outlook.com
Phone / WhatsApp: 07467 081513
Venue:
The Governor's House
2nd Floor
23/24 Stodman Street
Newark
All workshops are led by Linda's Arts & Crafts Workshops of Newark, offering friendly, welcoming sessions for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Places are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Sea Glass Art Workshop
Sea Glass Art Workshop
Discover the beauty of sea glass and create your own stunning framed artwork in this relaxing, hands-on workshop.
Using beautifully tumbled sea glass, you'll design and assemble your own unique picture inside a quality box frame to take home. Whether you're a complete beginner or already enjoy crafting, this friendly workshop is suitable for all abilities.
Your ticket includes:
All materials
Quality box frame
Tea or coffee
Choice of a pastry, scone or traybake
Linda now creates much of her own high-quality sea glass using a specialist rock tumbler, giving you an excellent selection of colours and shapes to work with.
Date: Sunday 13th September
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Governor's House, 2nd Floor, 23/24 Stodman Street, Newark
Price: £28 per person
To book your place or find out more:
Email: lindikitsch@outlook.com
Phone / WhatsApp: 07467 081513
Venue:
The Governor's House
2nd Floor
23/24 Stodman Street
Newark
All workshops are led by Linda's Arts & Crafts Workshops of Newark, offering friendly, welcoming sessions for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Places are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Polymer Clay & Key Hanger Workshop
Polymer Clay & Key Hanger Workshop
Design and create your own personalised key hanger that's as unique as your home.
Using polymer clay, paints and decorative embellishments, you'll craft a beautiful wall-mounted key holder that reflects your own style. With plenty of guidance throughout the session, you'll leave with a practical handmade piece you'll be proud to display.
Suitable for all abilities.
Date: Sunday 9th August
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: The Governor's House, 23/24 Stodman Street, Newark
Price: £25 per person
To book your place or find out more:
Email: lindikitsch@outlook.com
Phone / WhatsApp: 07467 081513
Venue:
The Governor's House
2nd Floor
23/24 Stodman Street
Newark
All workshops are led by Linda's Arts & Crafts Workshops of Newark, offering friendly, welcoming sessions for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Places are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Kids Art & Craft Club
Kids Art & Craft Club
Keep the little ones entertained this summer with a fun-filled morning of creativity.
Children will enjoy making exciting arts and crafts in a relaxed, friendly environment while developing their imagination and creative skills. Every session features different projects, so there's always something new to create.
Perfect for children aged 4–12 years.
As an added bonus, kids eat FREE with every adult main meal purchased in The Governor's House Café.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Dates:
Wednesday 6th August
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Governor's House, 2nd Floor, 23/24 Stodman Street, Newark
Price: £7 per child
To book your place or find out more:
Email: lindikitsch@outlook.com
Phone / WhatsApp: 07467 081513
Venue:
The Governor's House
2nd Floor
23/24 Stodman Street
Newark
All workshops are led by Linda's Arts & Crafts Workshops of Newark, offering friendly, welcoming sessions for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Places are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Reiki & Sound Bath Immersion
Reiki & Sound Bath Immersion
Escape the stresses of everyday life and enjoy an evening of relaxation, healing and self-care at The Governors House, Newark. Led by Reiki Master Natalie Hegarty and Sacred Sound Temple Musician Dawn Kinsella, this calming experience combines Reiki healing with the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls to help you relax, restore and realign.
Your evening includes a 60-minute Reiki & Sound Bath, followed by a selection of raw chocolates, fresh fruit and herbal tea, giving you time to ground yourself and leave feeling refreshed.
Event Details
📅 Monday 27th July
🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 The Governors House, Newark
💷 £30 per person
Advanced booking is essential.
To book your place, contact Dawn via WhatsApp on 07760 775733.
Polymer Clay Workshop
All levels from Seasoned clay creators to never before touched Clay! Come and join us for an interactive workshop, all materials and tuition provided - take home your makes! Booking essential.
Historical Tour by Bridget Pitcher and Cream Tea
Join local historian Bridget Pitcher for a fascinating guided journey through the rich history of The Governors House and Newark Market Place. A true history enthusiast, Bridget brings the past to life with her wealth of knowledge, sharing captivating stories of the building's Civil War connections, including its links to Prince Rupert and King Charles I, and the vibrant heritage of Newark's historic marketplace.
To make the experience even more special, a delicious cream tea for just £6.50 is added — the perfect way to sit back, soak up the history, and enjoy a taste of The Governors House.
Historical Tour by Bridget Pitcher and Cream Tea
Join local historian Bridget Pitcher for a fascinating guided journey through the rich history of The Governors House and Newark Market Place. A true history enthusiast, Bridget brings the past to life with her wealth of knowledge, sharing captivating stories of the building's Civil War connections, including its links to Prince Rupert and King Charles I, and the vibrant heritage of Newark's historic marketplace.
To make the experience even more special, a delicious cream tea for just £6.50 is added — the perfect way to sit back, soak up the history, and enjoy a taste of The Governors House.
Free Button Art
Join like minded people for Free Arts & Crafts - Bring your own materials and some pennies for refreshments
Paper Flower Workshop
A fun workshop making beautiful flowers out of paper. This workshop is for all abilities with all materials and tuition provided.
Free Pottery Painting
Join like minded people for Free Arts & Crafts - Bring your own materials and some pennies for refreshments
Craft And Chat
Chat and Craft Wednesday 3rd June 11am - 2pm A relaxed and safe space in a beautiful building to make new friends and craft together. Bring your own crafts, and some pennies for refreshments.
Sketch Newark
A monthly group that meets in the Governor’s house and goes out in Newark to Sketch the wonderful architecture. Group Members supply their own materials. The group meets up afterwards to share what they have been sketching.
Chat And Craft
Chat and Craft Wednesday 8th April 11am - 2pm A relaxed and safe space in a beautiful building to make new friends and craft together. Bring your own crafts, and some pennies for refreshments. ( I personally highly recommend the Victoria sponge cake!).
Polymer Clay Workshop
You will learn how to make a beautiful mini floral display in a real terracotta pot.
The ticket also includes refreshment or either a tea or coffee, a croissant, pain o chocolat, a scone with butter and jam or a traybake.
Please email: lindikitsch@outlook.com
The War Years In Newark 1914-1918 WWI
Join military historian Patrick Mercer for a compelling talk exploring Newark and Nottinghamshire during the First World War. Discover how 1914–1918 shaped the town, its people, and daily life. Through vivid storytelling, uncover local experiences, sacrifice, and resilience, connecting Newark’s past to wider wartime history in an engaging and thought-provoking event which promises to be richly insightful.
Healing Sound Spa
Dawn creates deeply restorative sound journeys using crystal singing bowls, gong, koshi chimes and oceanic soundscapes.
Decoupage Workshop
Decoupage Workshop
Learn how to decoupage a jam jar into a beautiful night light.
You will also make a pretty bookmark.
All materials provided.
Places are limited. Tickets are £20 per person
A Slight Misunderstanding Tales from the Front Line of British Journalism
A Slight Misunderstanding
Tales from the Front Line of British Journalism
Daily Mirror
The Cook Report
MINERS ON STRIKE
PHILIP BRAUND lifts the curtain on a lifetime of chasing stories the hard way!
Chat And Craft
Chat and Craft Wednesday 8th April 11am - 2pm A relaxed and safe space in a beautiful building to make new friends and craft together. Bring your own crafts, and some pennies for refreshments. ( I personally highly recommend the Victoria sponge cake!).
Step Into Art Lino Cut
Step Into Art Lino Cut
29th March
12:30-14:30
The Governors House Cafe
Tarot Tea & Tiffin
Join us at The Governor's House, Newark for a cosy evening of Tarot Readings paired with delicious tea and tiffin. It's the perfect chance to unwind, connect, and explore your future in a relaxed setting. Mark your calendar for March 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM (GMT). Can't wait to see you there. Individual Readings last for 20 minutes and you will have a choice of three readers, all bookable in advance or on the night.
To purchase tickets for this event please follow the link.
Woman's Singing Circle
Join us each month for a relaxed, heart-led singing session designed especially for women — including those who think they “can’t sing.” Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or a quiet hummer, this is a space where your voice is welcome, just as it is.
We sing for joy, for connection, and for wellbeing. Expect uplifting songs, soothing harmonies, and a supportive atmosphere where laughter and tea flow freely. No auditions, no pressure, no need to read music.
To Book please follow the link.
Polymer Clay Workshop
You will learn how to make miniature foods and make yourself two fridge magnets to take home.
Re-membering the Body Putting “you” and the body back together
Re-membering the Body
Putting “you” and the body back together
Join us for a transformative movement workshop, where we explore the power of truly connecting with the body, awareness, and gentle movement to restore ease, balance and presence.
A decade of Turmoil in Newark
Published military historian Patrick Mercer leads a fascinating conversation about Newark during the Civil War years. Tickets are £9.50 and include a drink of choice.
Polymer Clay Workshop
You will learn how to make miniature foods and make yourself two fridge magnets to take home.
JOIN US FOR a Taste Of Bridgerton
DEAREST GENTLE READER,
This author invites you to an evening of passion, elegance and intrigue
As the night unfolds, flavours will deepen, with seven handcrafted courses to mirror the Ton’s most sumptuous scandals
It is, without a doubt, the event of the season
YOURS TRULY,
Lady Whistledown