Newark UK

Newark Hertitage Trail -  A walk around the historic market town of Newark, historic sites to see together with a tourist map offering a choice of routes. Click here.

During the English Civil War (1642-46), Newark UK played a major role beyond its size. The population of Newark was swelled many times over by troops loyal to the King who would then launch attacks on local Parliamentarians. Newark was besieged on three occasions and finally surrendered only after the King himself had surrendered. The final battle of the English Civil War is purported to have taken place just south of Newark. To find out more...>>>

The Civil War trail, created by Newark Civic Trust, follows a route around the important buildings that remain standing, many which can be enjoyed today having remained unaltered for centuries, including The Old White Heart (1459), Charles I Coffee House, The Governor's House (1474) and Newark Castle (12th Century). To find out more about Newark Civil War trail, click here...>>>

 The composer John Blow was born in Newark UK in 1649, he taught Henry Purcell and held other senior musical positions. Newark antique fairs are world renowned and attract 10,000 visitors at a time to the nearby showground. To find out more about the newark antiques fair at newark showground, click here...>>>

Newark is a great shopping centre with many unique and quirky shops as well as the usual chain stores, it has a lively night life with great pubs and a wide range of cosmopolitan restaurants including riverside cafes and a floating bar. It has fascinating historical museums and river trips in the season.

Newark UK is a great place for a weekend stay, being UK central with easy access via road and rail. There is a good range of accommodation in Newark. Longer stays make Newark a good base to explore Nottinghamshire and Sherwood Forest.

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