Visitor attractions and information for
Newark
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Minster, Bishop's Drive, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Tel: 01636
812649. A superb Minster Church and Cathedral with a history
going back almost a thousand years. The Norman nave is said to
be one of the finest in Europe. See the new "Angel Window",
search for 10 mice carved by Robert Thompson, visit the Chapter
House to see the famous "Leaves of Southwell" and carvings
of dogs, rabbits and pigs hidden in the foliage. The Southwell
Minster Centre incorporates the Minster shop and Refectory, with
audio visual display and Exhibition. Location: About 6 miles west of Newark
in the centre of Southwell. |
southwellminster.co.uk |
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Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Southwell,
Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TS. Tel: 0870 220 2332. The All
Weather Track - The Fibresand track is a left handed oval of
1 mile 2 furlongs. The Turf Track - The turf course, used for
both National Hunt and flat racing, lies within the all weather
track. About 4 miles west
of Newark. |
www.southwell-
racecourse.co.uk
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Newark
Castle, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire. Tel: 01636 655765.
Newark Castle is located in the town centre, off Castle Gate,
in a park that is open daily. Historic ruins dating back to the
early 12th century. Fine Norman gatehouse.
Location: In the centre
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Newark Air Museum Ltd., Winthorpe Showground,
Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY. Tel: 01636 707170. 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,
plus an excellent Café and an extensive Shop. Check for
details of Special Event Days on the museum’s website. Open:
Everyday except December 24th, 25th & 26th and January 1st;
November to February daily 1000 – 1600 hours; October to
March daily 1000 – 1700 hours (including weekends &
Bank Holidays). Admission charges apply. About 1 mile north of Newark. |
newarkairmuseum.co.uk
Email: newarkair@onetel.com
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around Newark. The bed and breakfast
in Newark listed below is either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far the accommodation is from Newark.
The Newark Showground offers one of the most sought after venues
in the Country providing a convenient venue for a multiple of
uses, particularly large outdoor fairs and exhibitions. Newark
Castle is landmark in the town, although only 20% of the building
still stands. The three-storey gatehouse is the most complete
example of a Romanesque gatehouse to survive in England. The
hidden secrets of Newark's past can be found at the town's museums.
Visitors can experience a bar room of 1912, a Forties sitting
room and an Anderson bomb shelter. The Newark Air Museum is situated
on the outskirts of the town.
