A picturesque town lying on the banks of the River Trent, Newark is a town steeped in history. The ruins of Newark Castle have had a huge influence on the unique character of the town.
Though the current remains were built in the early 12th century, there has been a castle on the site since 1068. A turbulent history left it in ruins, but the grounds were landscaped in 1887 - using the castle as a romantic backdrop. Now popular with visitors and residents alike, Newark Castle is often used as a stunning venue for concerts and festivals.
One of Nottinghamshire’s famous market towns, Newark holds a farmers market on the fourth Thursday of every month - in a market place watched over by the Georgian Town Hall. Over the years the town has become famous for its six annual antiques fairs, held at Newark County Showground, and thousands of antique hunters from across the world descend on the fair’s 4,000 stalls in search of a bargain. The showground also hosts agricultural shows, auto-jumble fairs and vintage tractor shows.
Other attractions in the town include the Newark Air Museum – home to 65 aircraft and cockpit sections from throughout the history of aviation. Exhibits range from transport, training and reconnaissance aircraft to helicopters, jet fighters and bombers. Newark Museum houses a fine archaeological collection, a civil war exhibition, while Millgate Museum features local trades and costume displays. Nearby North Clifton is also home to a relaxing meditation centre and Japanese garden. Population 25,000
Attraction
Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre
Kingshaugh Camp: Ancient Monument and House
Meditation Centre and Japanese Garden
Millgate Museum of Social and Folk Life
Newark Air Museum
Newark Castle
Newark Museum
Newark Town Treasures & Art Gallery
Ollerton Watermill
Rufford Abbey & Country Park
Thoresby Exhibition Centre: Thoresby Gallery
Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls and Bygone Childhood
Walks of Life Heritage Centre
Winkburn Hall
Wonderland Pleasure Park
Budget
Premier Inn Newark *book online*
Camping
Caravan Park
Carlton Manor Caravan Park
Greenacres Caravan & Touring Park
Milestone Caravan Park
Care Home
Boughton Manor Nursing Home
Tuxford Manor Care Home
Charity
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
Church
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Kids & Co School of Dancing
Yoga - Pure Bliss Yoga
Club
Council
Newark and Sherwood District Council
Dentist
Appletongate Dental Practice
Collingham Dental Practice
Denticare Ltd
Kirkgate Dental Surgery
Doctor
Balderton PMS Practice
Fountain Medical Centre
Lombard Street Surgeries
Middleton Lodge Practice
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Black Horse Agencies - Frank Innes
Gascoine's
Humberts
RE/MAX Professionals
Richard Watkinson & Partners
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Holiday Park
Sherwood Hideaway Lodges
Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa
Inn
Square & Compass
The Boot and Shoe Inn
Market
Lord Ted Car Boot
Newark Car Boot
Newark Market
Ragtime Craft Fair
Pub and Bar
Blue Man
Bridge
Castle Barge Public House
Horse & Gears
Horse & Jockey
Muskham Inn
Navigation Waterfront
Packhorse Inn
Royal Oak
Vine
Woolpack Inn
Racecourse
Restaurant
Farndon Boathouse
Il Castello
Mandarin Chinese Restaurant
Navigation Waterfront
New Island
Roman Way
Sorrento
Trumps
School
Highfields School
Rodney School
Wellow House School
Self-Catering
Greystones Guest AccommodationSherwood Hideaway Lodges
Willow Tree Cottages
Solicitor
Taxi
A A Taxis
ABC Petes Taxis
Andis Taxis
Fozcabs
Freephone Taxis
Yellow Cabs
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Caunton LTC (Tennis)
Collingham Lawn Tennis Club (Tennis)
Farndon CC (Cricket)
Newark Castle CC (Cycling)
Newark Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Newark RUFC (Rugby Union)
Ransome & Marles Cricket Club (Cricket)
Shops
Jacaranda Flower Shop
Church Farm Shop
Hill's Farm Shop
Rymans
Wonderland Garden Centre
Liz's Garden Centre
Ollerton Aquarium & Pet Store
Pets Pantry
Alexander Damian Ltd
Shelton Lodge
The Craft Chain
H Whistler
Duffy Ltd
John Hopkinson
Hobson & Co
J D Sports
Carphone Warehouse
Halfords
Thorntons
White Post Farm Shop
Peacocks
Mothercare
Gamestation
Homebase
Lloyds Pharmacy
Barratt Shoes
T K Maxx
Pendred Hairdressing
Peppermint Photography
Hadleys Fine Quality Meat
Antiques
Newark Antiques Centre
BodyShop
Activities
Lockwell Hill Activity Centre(Adventure)
Simply Archery(Archery)
College Farm Equestrian Centre(Riding)
J Beeley Collingham & Sons(Shooting)
Places to Stay near Newark
Greystones Guest Accommodation (0.22 miles)
Greystones, dating from circa 1620, is a delightful Grade 2 listed former farmhouse, with wattle and daub walls, exposed internal beams, a Grade 11 listed Jacobean staircase and loads of ... More
Hollies B&B Hotel (0.31 miles)
The Hollies Bed and Breakfast hotel provides guest accommodation in this imposing Georgian townhouse which has recently undergone refurbishment to a high standard. All rooms have flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD.
The Hollies Bed ... More | visit website
Millgate House Hotel (0.34 miles)
Deincourt Hotel (0.35 miles)
The modern feel of Deincourt Hotel is complimented by its setting in the heart of the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent.With 33 well-appointed bedrooms all incorporating en-suite facilities, colour televisions, ... More
The Georgian Townhouse (0.40 miles)
The Georgian Townhouse is ideally situated in the quiet, fashionable London Road conservation area, overlooking public gardens, only a short five-minute stroll from the town centre ,with its boutique shops ... More
Premier Inn Newark (1.19 miles)
Newark Lodge Guest House (1.89 miles)
Kelham House Country Manor Hotel (1.93 miles)
In 9 acres of parkland and landscaped grounds, this Country House Hotel has 12 newly refurbished bedrooms and 2 dining rooms with beautiful views. Kelham House Country Hotel is 2 ... More
Travelodge Newark North Muskham (3.65 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Willow Tree Cottages (3.90 miles)
There are a wealth of attractions in and around ... More | visit website
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