Newark Castle and Gardens - Newark

Newark Castle and Gardens

Located in the heart of Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, Newark Castle and Gardens is a historic castle and tourist attraction that offers a unique blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty. The castle's rich history dates back to the medieval period, with its most notable event being the death of King John in 1216.

Main Services

• Guided tours
• Castle and gardens admission
• Special events and reenactments
• Picnic areas and food and drink options
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• NFC mobile payments and credit card facilities
• On-site services and facilities

Location and Access

Newark Castle and Gardens is situated at Castle Gate, Newark NG24 1BG, United Kingdom. The castle is easily accessible by car, with ample parking available on site. Visitors can also use public transportation, including buses and trains, with the nearest train station located in the town center.

The castle's wheelchair-accessible entrance makes it easy for visitors with mobility impairments to explore the grounds. The on-site facilities cater to various needs, including NFC mobile payments and credit card facilities.

Featured Characteristics

• Rich history dating back to the medieval period
• Royal connections, including the death of King John in 1216
• Beautiful gardens and scenic views of the surrounding countryside
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance and facilities
• NFC mobile payments and credit card facilities
• On-site services and facilities, including picnic areas and food and drink options

Practical Information

* Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm
* Admission prices: Adults £12.50, Concessions £9.50, Children £6.50, Family £32.50
* Contact: Phone 01636 650 000, Email [email protected]
* Website: newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/newarkcastle/

Reviews and Opinions

This company has 2370 reviews on Google My Business, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Reviewers praise the castle's beautiful gardens and scenic views, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. Many reviewers also comment on the castle's rich history and the excitement of exploring its ruins.

Some reviewers mention that the castle can be quite busy during peak season, but overall, the experience is well worth it. A few reviewers also suggest visiting the castle's on-site cafe for a delicious meal or snack.

Here are some quotes from reviews:

* "Lovely old ruins with a fascinating history. We were visiting Newark for shopping and had a wander around here when we got off the train. The gardens were laid out beautifully with lovely grounds and a pretty river walk to peek at the beautiful views of the castle! The castle has a great history from the middle ages. Great for a picnic!" - Emily W. (5/5)
* "We visited the castle with our family and had a great time. The castle has a great history and the gardens are really pretty. The staff were friendly and helpful too." - James B. (4/5)
* "I visited the castle on a rainy day and was a bit disappointed that it was closed due to bad weather. However, the council did offer a refund and I would definitely visit again on a sunny day." - Sarah K. (3/5)

👍 Reviews of Newark Castle and Gardens

Donna C.

5/5

Lovely old ruins with a fascinating history. We were visiting Newark for shopping and had a wander around here when we got off the train. The gardens were laid out beautifully with flower beds full of tulips and we were lucky to have been blessed with glorious weather too.

Jesse W.

5/5

Lovely grounds and a pretty river walk to peek at the beautiful views of the castle! The castle has a great history from the middle ages. Great for a picnic!

Solitaire

4/5

Came to Newark for a 3-day Steampunk event in the Market Square.

The castle is located next to the main road & canal. There is a lovely little park on the other side of the canal and its only a short walk to get into the castle grounds.

Once in the castle (which is free entry) only one tower and wall is standing and you can look out of a large arch looking over the canel and park. There is a lovely grassed large grassed area that would be good in the summer for picnics etc. and a band stand. There were a few walk ways and entrances into the tower etc. but these were all locked up for some unknown reason.

There was a seperate building with toilets in and parking is across the other side of the canal and is only £3.70 for thd whole day.

John C.

5/5

Lovely gardens on the banks of the Trent , superb view through the old castle windows over looking the river .

Castle in a somewhat degraded condition, but offers a nice walk around the perimeter to experience the castle and its walls close up .

Ideal location for a picnic during clement weather .

Dog friendly ( Always pick up after your dog ).

No toilets on site or refreshments.

Paid Parking oppsite , which only cost £2.50 for 2-4 hours stay .

Ann H.

5/5

Enjoyed reading about the history of the castle. Beautiful situation and the nearby castle barge cafe served a delicious lunch. Dog friendly too.

phillip S.

4/5

Well worth a visit. Learn more about the history of this once important town.
Lovely place to sit and watch the world go by. Nice views of the Trent and beyond.

Zombie ?. C.

3/5

I'm sure it will be great but when we visited the grounds and access to walk around the castle walls were fully restricted due to building work. So we were disappointed. But it looks lovely from the park across the water.

KC H.

3/5

The food places are amazing, the barge cafe and the Thai restaurant were amazing friendly service, good food.however the castle ruins could have missed out on, 5 minutes walk around and 3/4 covered by metal fencing as repairs are being undertaken