Newark, also known as Newark-on-Trent, is a picturesque and historic town built where the Great North Road from London to York crossed the River Trent. Newark has two railway stations: Newark Northgate on the main line from London to Doncaster and Newark Castle on the Nottingham to Lincoln line. Newark Bus Station is ½ mile from Newark Castle station and ¾ mile from Newark Northgate station.
The story of the English Civil War between Royalists and Parliamentarians.
Displays also show the realities of 17th century life. Caf&eactute;.
Open TWThFS 1000-1600.
www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com
Newark Town Hall was built in 1776. As well as the fine Georgian rooms, visitors can see the civic treasures
and displays about the town. Fine Art gallery. Exhibitions gallery.
Open WThF 1030-1300, Sat 1030-1530.
www.newark.gov.uk/town-hall-museum
The substantional ruins of Newark Castle date from the early 12th century. The grounds were
landscaped as public gardens in 1887. Admission free.
Open Grounds Daily 0800-1800 (dusk if earlier).
www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
The Museum has an extensive collection of clocks, watches and other timepieces.
Displays cover the story of timekeeping from ancient times. Exhibitions and events programme.
Open Apr-Oct, Fri 1030-1530.
www.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk
Bus 29 from Bus Station (¾ mile from Newark Northgate) and near
Newark Castle station to opposite entrance immediately after a sharp left bend in Upton, about 12 minutes journey.
M-S infrequent. Operated by Stagecoach.
Southwell Minster is a cathedral in the picturesque market town of Southwell.
It has fine examples of Norman and early English architecture. Refectory. Admission free, donations welcome.
Open Daily 0830-1830 (1630 Sun) but check website for closures.
www.southwellminster.org
Bus 28/29 from Bus Station (¾ mile from Newark Northgate) and near
Newark Castle station to Southwell Minster, about 20 minutes journey.
M-S about hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.
Southwell Minster is 2½ miles from Fiskerton.
This rural workhouse was built in 1824 and is one of the best preserved in England. It was designed to house
about 160 inmates who lived and worked there. The adjacent Firbeck Infirmary was added in 1871. Café and picnic area.
Open Mar-Oct, WThFSSu (Daily in Aug) 1030-1600.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-workhouse-southwell
Bus 28/29 from Bus Station (¾ mile from Newark Northgate) and near
Newark Castle station to opposite entrance (bus 29) or Southwell Minster (bus 28), about 20 minutes journey.
M-S about hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.
The Workhouse is 2¼ miles from Fiskerton.
