It's time to come together

UK Town of Culture Bid 2028

The UK Town of Culture is a brand new competition. The first UK Town of Culture will receive £3 million to deliver an ambitious programme of cultural activity in 2028.

Deadline for the bid:
March 31, 2026.

Made in Newark together

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Made in Newark together •

Our Story

Person attaching orange paper strips to a blue poster or paper, with scissors nearby, on a wooden surface.

With its rich heritage, riverside setting, and proud history as a thriving centre of trade, Newark offers a unique blend of tradition and energy. Its welcoming spirit and vibrant creativity continue to shape a town full of character and opportunity.

Newark is a town brimming with creative thinkers and makers, offering everything from vintage treasures and antiques to books, finely crafted musical instruments, sports, food, and drink.

Young girl dressed in historical clothing, sitting on grass during an outdoor event, with a cloudy sky and blurred spectators in background.
A man standing outside a butcher shop with a red and white striped apron, holding a string of sausages in front of the shop window displaying various meats. The shop has wooden signage that reads 'Family Sibley's Butcher' and decorative elements like hanging flowers.
Boxers practicing in a boxing gym, with a boxing ring, punching bags, and workout equipment.
A man with curly hair, glasses, wearing a blue shirt and apron, working on a wooden violin in a workshop, with tools and a lamp on the table, in the background there are other people and workshop materials.
A woman with brown hair, wearing a plaid pants, a colorful jacket, and black boots, is sitting on the steps outside a vintage store, holding a small dog. The store's window displays clothing and signs, including a large 'Open' sign with flowers around it, and potted plants are on the steps. The street appears cozy and inviting.

It’s time to come together.

Made in Newark Together

By True Colours

A town of culture, bold and bright
Embracing change, inclusion, light
Where stories rise from every street
And past and future proudly meet
The castle stands, the church bells ring
Market Square where voices sing
Museums, galleries, theatres too
All tell of Newark’s spirit true
The School of Craft keeps skills alive
Through music, heritage will thrive
Air Museum, showground fairs
Bring global crowds to Newark’s squares.
Creative industries spread their art
From local hands to world’s great heart
Cass Arts, ES Global’s fame Carry Newark’s shining name
Grassroots voices rise and grow
Coreset Arts, Open Doors bestow
We Are Newark, Newark Creates
Celebrate diversity, break old gates
Traveller, Roma, Muslim pride Polish, African roots beside Together weaving one strong song
A town where every soul belongs
Made in Newark, hand in hand
We’ll build a legacy that stands
The World in Square, a vision wide
Where culture fuels both hope and pride
Though youth face coldspots, futures dim
Their voices shape what lies within
With art and chance, their dreams take flight
Newark shines with global light
So let the world come here to see
And Newark’s spirit travel free
A town transformed, forever strong
Made in Newark  our shared song.