Castles · East Midlands
Newark Castle
In or near Winthorpe.
Newark Castle — Grade I listed castle in Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Castle · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newark Castle, the nearest railway station is Newark Castle, located just 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG24 1BA. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Newark Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1130. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Alexander of Lincoln. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.0775°, -0.8124°.
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Official information
Newark Castle is a historic site with over 900 years of history, originally a Norman palace and significant during the British Civil Wars. Currently closed for renovations, it is set to reopen in late 2026 with new interactive displays and enhanced gardens.
From the Wikipedia article
Newark Castle, in Newark-on-Trent in the English county of Nottinghamshire, was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. Originally a timber castle, it was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century. The castle was slighted (dismantled) in the 17th century as a result of the English Civil War, and restored in the 19th century, first by Anthony Salvin in the 1840s and then by the corporation of Newark who bought the site in 1889.
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Background
History
In a charter generally thought to date to 1135, King Henry I granted the Bishop of Lincoln permission to build a castle. The charter reads: ]] Alexander also established a mint at the castle. This early castle was most likely of timber construction, and was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century. The castle was slighted in 1648 and left derelict. Between 1845 and 1848 architect Anthony Salvin restored the castle, and in 1889 the corporation of Newark purchased the building and carried out further restoration work. The castle is a scheduled monument, It is also a Grade I listed building (first listed in 1950) and recognised as an internationally important structure. The Gilstrap…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0775, -0.8124
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Newark
- Postcode
- NG24 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Established
- 1130
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Castle — 0.3 km
- Official site
- newarkcastleandgardens.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2970132 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newark Castle, 2008.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newark Castle?
- Newark Castle is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG24 1BA), in the parish of Newark.
- What is Newark Castle?
- Newark Castle — Grade I listed castle in Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newark Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Castle, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG24 1BA.
- When was Newark Castle built?
- Built or established in 1130.
- Who owns Newark Castle?
- Newark Castle is owned by Alexander of Lincoln.
- Is Newark Castle a listed building?
- Newark Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Newark Castle charge admission?
- Newark Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Newark Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Castle, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG24 1BA.