170 Newark Town Hall

The town treasures are housed in Newark’s Georgian Town Hall, which includes the Mayor’s Parlour and elegant Assembly Room. Collections consist of Civic Plate, regalia, furniture and fine art. Paintings include work by William Nicholson, Stanley Spencer and notable local artist, in particular Robert Kiddey.

Temporary exhibitions in the soptlight gallery. Family Activities throughout the year. Situated in the Market Place, close to bus and railway stations, A1 and A46. Disabled access.
Open Monday - Friday 11am-4pm
Closed Sunday and Bank Holidays
Admission Free
Wheelchair access

169 Newark St Mary Magdalene

The church is one of the finest in the country. Its treasury contains a large collection of its own silver plate and from other churches in Nottinghamshire. Disabled access except to the crypt. Open: Church & Treasury - Monday to Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm (Closed for one hour at lunch time as on Church door) and on summer Sunday afternoons. Admission: Free

168 Newark Castle

 

Standing proudly on the banks of the River Trent in the pretty market town of Newark, the Castle was bulit in the 12th century and is said to have the finest gatehouse in England. The grounds have recently been restored to Victorian splendour. Guided tours of the Castle are available from the Castle Ranger - for further information call 07971 486324 or enquire at Newark TIC.

Take a guided tour of the Castle’s hidden places and uncover the secrets of its turbulent past.

Grounds open throughout the year.

No admission charge.

167 Millgate Museum

Fascinating displays including streets, shops and rooms in period settings. Exhibitions focus on changes in lifestyle in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Mezzanine Gallery within the Museum is a venue for temporary exhibitions featuring the work of local artists, designers and photographers.

Open: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 1pm - 5pm. To avoid disappointment, please check opening hours in advance of your visit.

Last admission 4:30pm Admission: Free

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165 Newark Air Museum

Newark Air Museum is located on the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire. Its diverse collection of seventy [70] aircraft and cockpit sections cover the history of aviation, the aircraft on display include 10 [ten] National Benchmark aircraft; 29 [twenty-nine] Significant aircraft and 18 [eighteen] Noteworthy aircraft as listed in the National Aviation Heritage Register.

Nearly half of the aircraft are displayed inside and the museum has just opened a second Aircraft Display Hall with the aid of a significant grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

In addition the aircraft the museum displays a diverse display of aviation artefacts and a collection of more than thirty aero engines. On site there is an excellent Café and an extensive Shop, which was once described as “An Aviation Enthusiasts Dream!”

Each year the museum organises and hosts a diverse range of Special Event Days, details of which are regularly updated on the museum’s website.

Email: newarkair @ onetel.com

Website: www. newarkairmuseum .co.uk

Open: Everyday except December 24 th , 25 th & 26 th and January 1st; November to February daily 1000 – 1600 hours; October to March daily 1000 – 1700 hours (including weekends & Bank Holidays).

Admission: Adults £5.50, Over 60s £5.00, Children £3.25 and Family ticket [2 adults & 2 children] £15.50. Appointments are preferred for Group [15 plus people] visits, although not essential and a party rate booking information pack is available on application