Newark’s National Civil War Centre, recently named Best Small Museum at the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Awards, is getting into the spirit of the festive season with Christmas crafts, wreath making, merry musical talks, and more.

On Saturday, 7th December, there is A Very Green Christmas at its monthly Family Saturday events.

Visitors will be invited to take inspiration from Christmas traditions of the past and enjoy eco-friendly Christmas activities, making recycled gift boxes and a Tudor-inspired Christmas wreath.

During the school holidays, from Saturday, 21st December to Saturday, 4th January, visitors can also enjoy a special Lost Soldier Christmas Trail.

Children can hunt for a toy soldier that has escaped his case in the local history gallery, opening little toy soldier-sized doors throughout the museum to discover where he is hiding — and find fascinating facts about Christmas too.

The trail will be available every day that the museum is open, from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

On Tuesday, 10th December, The Merrie Noyse Minstrels will present a joyful talk, featuring musical performances suitable for all. Places to attend are limited and can be booked at nationalcivilwarcentre.com/whatson/events

Coun Rowan Cozens, deputy leader and portfolio holder for Heritage, Culture and the Arts at Newark and Sherwood District Council, which operates the museum, said: “Christmas is such a special time to spend together, making memories with family, and it’s wonderful that the National Civil War Centre is providing so many opportunities for residents to do just that.

“With fantastic events, from Christmas markets to the spectacular Palace Theatre pantomime, which conveniently shares a building with the museum, as well as free council car parking, Newark is certainly a fantastic place to spend Christmas this year.”

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