Welcome to The Zone – an award-winning youth space for 11–18s
Popping up in Newark Market Place, July 2025!
Chill, create, be you.
There’s something for everyone at The Zone. And guess what? It’s all FREE! From laidback hangouts and high-energy workshops with pro artists to gaming, book corners, and adrenaline-pumping parties – you decide how to spend your time.
We’re popping up at the Royal Market as part of Newark Book Festival – bringing good vibes, free food, and a space that’s totally yours.
Open after school and across the weekend, it’s the perfect place to chill, create, and be you.
#GetInTheZone
Location
Newark Market Place
NG24 1DU
Opening Times
Thursday 10th July: 15:00-18:00
Friday 11th July: 15:00-18:00
Saturday 12th July: 11:00-17:00
Sunday 13th May: 11:00-17:00
Age 11-18? Then drop in for FREE within these times to chill or join our activities!
Plus FREE food! Details coming soon…
Get In The Zone
Anyone aged 11-18 can come and chill in The Zone—but if you want to join in our FREE activities, we’ll need a Parent or Carer to submit a Registration Form first!
Either send your young person along to The Zone, and we can send you the forms when they arrive, or click this button and do them right now!
Once you submit the form, your young person will be added to our system so they can check into The Zone for FREE whenever we're open! No need to book, just turn up!
The Zone is a drop-in facility for young people who already access public spaces, like parks or high streets, independently and without supervision. We aim to provide a positive place for them to go when they are out and about. While our activities are supervised, The Zone will be set up in open public spaces, meaning participants can come and go as they choose.
The Zone staff are DBS checked and trained in Safeguarding and First Aid. This project is delivered by Zest - a Registered Charity and National Portfolio Organisation with Arts Council England. You can find out more about us here.
Take a look
Video: Blink Creative
Photography: Phil Crow
What's Happening
Use the toggles below to see what’s happening at The Zone!
Anyone aged 11-18 can come and just chill in The Zone, but a Registration Form must be completed before joining any organised activities. You can do the Registration now or we can send them to Parents and Carers when your young person arrives. There’s no need to book - just turn up!
The Zone is your place to chill with your friends, create alongside artists, and be yourself—all for FREE! You can expect a welcoming vibe with no pressure to get involved or do any of the activities. You be you.
This programme is weather-dependent and subject to change.
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Check back soon for full programme announcements!
Credits
The Zone has been developed by Zest x AirClad
For Zest
PRODUCER
Beki Doig
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Toby Ealden
PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Adam Perkins
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Adam Pownall
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Coming soon…
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
StageLinc
BRAND & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fabric.
YOUTH ARTS WORKERS
Tinashe Chipawe
Jo Knight
For AirClad
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nick Crosbie
PROJECT MANAGER
Nick Halbert
DESIGNER
James Bristow
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sam Clemance
GENERAL MANAGER
Kerry Campbell
