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Newark One Day Itinerary

With one of the finest Georgian market squares in the UK, an iconic castle and two museums, there’s plenty to see and do in Newark. This one-day itinerary takes you to some of the most popular sites – and a couple of our favourite hidden gems - so you can get a flavour of what this historic town has to offer.

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Morning

Kickstart your trip with a visit to the National Civil War Centre, which will plunge you deep into the heart of Britain’s deadliest conflict. Explore this richly dramatic era in British history and its stories of gunpowder, plague and plot. Discover for yourself the clash between Roundhead and Royalist, brother and brother, and uncover the causes, major conflicts and nationwide consequences of the British Civil Wars as well as a fascinating focus on life in a town besieged three times from 1643 to 1646.

Next, it’s time for a stroll around Newark Market, a cobbled marketplace which provides a focal point for the town. It hosts regular market days when visitors can buy local produce, antiques and much more. Depending on the day of your visit, you’ll find either a collectors / antique market (Monday, except bank holidays) or a general retail market (open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).

Also, don’t forget to visit Newark Church to see if you can spot the Civil War Cannonball Hole. The spire on Newark Parish Church dates back to around 1220 and as the fierce battles of the English Civil War raged, it was used as a look-out post. Today, there is a hole in the spire where a Parliamentarian cannonball is said to have hit it in 1644.

Afternoon

For lunch head to The Organ Grinder, Newark where you can enjoy locally made Pork Pies & pickles, Traditional Ploughman's lunch and Chicken in a basket in the traditional pub. The pub has been granted both the CAMRA Pub of the year and CAMRA Cider.

After lunch, it’s time for a visit to Newark Air Museum, located on the former World War II airfield of Winthorpe. Its diverse collection of more than 90 aircraft and cockpit sections covers the history of aviation and is one the largest volunteer-managed aviation museums in Great Britain. Open 361 days of the year the museum now has extensive undercover displays, including two aircraft display halls that house more than 48 aircraft and helicopters. This means that visitors can find something to see or do whatever the weather.

Evening

Visit Newark Castle and Gardens; lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of Newark Castle which has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years. During your visit, relax in the quiet garden areas and admire the picturesque views.

Round off your trip with a delicious dinner at The Horse and Plough which is about a 20-minute drive away. This hugely renowned pub in the heart of Bingham is well reputed for its excellent food both downstairs in the pub and in the upstairs restaurant, as well as high-quality ales, lagers, craft beers, 50+ bottles and wines, not to mention being the Vale of Belvoir CAMRA Pub of the Year 2017. Choose from an impressive array of vegan beers and food dishes, including favourites such as Fish and Chips and Teriyaki Tempeh.

Need a place to rest your weary body? Why not stay at 20 Crown Street? The accommodation provides stylish living rooms and a spacious kitchen/diner. There are also some great restaurants nearby.