Newark Castle & National Civil War Centre
Newark Castle
A 12th-century castle ruin on the River Trent where King John died in 1216; the town's National Civil War Centre tells the story of the English Civil War.
Newark Castle was founded in the 12th century, and King John died here in 1216. During the English Civil War, Newark was a Royalist stronghold that was besieged three times. After the war the castle was demolished, leaving a striking ruin of walls facing the River Trent. The castle gardens are free, and guided tours cover the interior of the walls. The town's National Civil War Centre is the only museum in Britain devoted exclusively to the English Civil War. Newark's market square is also distinctive. The town lies about 30 minutes by train from Nottingham.
Opening hours
Gardens about 08:00 to sunset; Civil War Center about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- The Workhouse, Southwell
- Southwell Minster
- Belvoir Castle
- Rufford Abbey Country Park
- Sherwood Pines Forest Park
- Sherwood Forest & Major Oak
- Clumber Park
- Green's Windmill