It was besieged three times by Parliamentary forces between March and May , following which the destruction of the castle occurred. Anyone interested in the town's Civil War connections should visit the Town Museum , located in the town's very fine Georgian Town Hall , where a large collection of Civil War artifacts can be found.
Only a shell remains of this once magnificent castle, including one intact wall overlooking the river and a large Norman gateway - said to be the finest surviving example of its kind in the country. The first known castle on this site dates from around The present structure is from , with many additions and alterations made over the centuries.
The castle was once the home of King John who died here in October , soon after his disastrous crossing of the Wash where he lost the crown jewels.
The castle was used as a defensive bastion by Royalist forces during the Civil War. When the parliamentary forces eventually took the town in , the townsfolk were forced to dismantle the bulk of castle.
In the south tower, steps lead down to a murky dungeon where markings can be seen on the walls made by the guards. Note : The internal areas and dungeons can only accessed on guided tours. Newark's Town Hall is an outstanding piece of Georgian architecture. Its ballroom is one of the finest public assembly rooms of its period in the country. The museum, located on the first floor, has an interesting historical collection of local finds, including Roman pottery and many Civil War relics, including a hoard of silver coins buried during the Civil War.
The art gallery contains paintings, sketches and sculptures by both local and international artists. Opening times: Mon to Sat, Site Search. Call direct on: Tel About Situated on the banks of the River Trent, Newark is a picturesque town steeped in history. Downloads Newark Historic Riverside Trail 1. What's Nearby. Open from AM - dusk. Newark Castle and Gardens are lovely, formal gardens…. Newark Market Place provides a focal point for the town.
It hosts regular market days…. Please note that this venue will be closed from midnight on Friday 30 October due to the…. This was the residence of the Governors of Newark during the sieges of the Civil War.
Explore the richly dramatic English Civil War, seeing stories of gunpowder, plague and…. Open: Monday — Saturday 8. Park facilities Large area of public open grass and woodlands, including Devon…. One of the largest volunteer run aviation museums in the U. Famed for its role in the English Civil War , one of the town's main historic attractions is Newark Castle. The castle was a Royalist stronghold but its key position on the banks of the River Trent meant that the castle has been severely damaged over the years.
In , the National Civil War Centre opened as the UK's only museum dedicated to telling the story of the brutal conflict. You can also take the Nottinghamshire Civil War trail which takes you to the key locations around the town of Newark as well as other sites in Nottinghamshire related to this turbulent chapter in our history.
As well as the markets in Newark, shoppers can also head to the Buttermarket for indoor shopping and well known high street brands. There are also plenty of antique and vintage shops dotted around the town which are perfect if you enjoy looking for treasures. For aviation enthusiasts, Newark Air Museum is a must-see attraction. As well as having a wide range of aeroplanes to see including a Vulcan, Buccaneer and Hawker , the museum hosts a wide range of events including open cockpit events.
Sitting in the grounds of a former farmhouse, you'll also find the National Holocaust Centre and Museum , an educational facility and rememberance centre which promotes an understanding of the roots of discrimination and prejudice and emphasises how we must examine and learn from tragedies such as the Holocaust.
With so much history and heritage in Newark, there are plenty of things to see and do and the town is a great base for exploring nearby attractions, including Sherwood Forest and the historic town of Southwell. For loads more ideas for things to do in Newark or to plan a visit, take a look at our handy Newark Two Day Itinerary.
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