From the square you will see the spire of St Magdelene church, head towards it past more old shops en-route. Take time to wander around the church yard.The hole visible in the spire marks the spot where a shot from a parliamentarian cannon is said to have struck the church in 1644.In the centre of the churchyard is a plaque in memory of the officers killed in other sieges of Newark. In the church you will find a plaque dedicated to Hercules Clay.

Head up Kirk Gate. Here on the right you will find Charles I coffee house. Queen Henrietta-Maria stayed here when the building was owned by the church and protocol demanded that the unaccompanied Queen must be chaperoned properly. The 2 timber framed houses show different styles - the left hand one incorporates timber than the other (circa 15th century) and was built later (poss. 16th century) when oak had become more difficult to obtain and was therefore more expensive.