Museums · East Midlands
Newark-on-Trent
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Newark-on-Trent () or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England. It is on the River Trent, and was historically a major inland port. The
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Castle · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newark-on-Trent, the nearest railway station is Newark Castle, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is NG24 1EN, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Newark-on-Trent () or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England. It is on the River Trent, and was historically a major inland port. The A1 road bypasses the town on the line of the ancient Great North Road. The population of the town was recorded at 30,345 at the 2021 census. Newark has a marketplace lined with many historical buildings and one of its most notable landmarks is St Mary Magdalene church with its towering spire at 232 feet (71 metres) high and the highest structure in the town. The church is the tallest church building in Nottinghamshire and can be seen when entering Newark or bypassing it.
Photo gallery
Official information
Newark-on-Trent is a historic market town known for its rich heritage and local governance. Visitors can explore the Town Hall and engage with local council activities and events.
From the Wikipedia article
Newark-on-Trent () or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England. It is on the River Trent, and was historically a major inland port. The A1 road bypasses the town on the line of the ancient Great North Road. The population of the town was recorded at 30,345 at the 2021 census. Newark has a marketplace lined with many historical buildings and one of its most notable landmarks is St Mary Magdalene church with its towering spire at 232 feet (71 metres) high and the highest structure in the town. The church is the tallest church building in Nottinghamshire and can be seen when entering Newark or bypassing it.
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Background
History
The town's origins are likely to be Roman, as it lies on a major Roman road, the Fosse Way. It grew up around Newark Castle and St Mary Magdalene church; it was later developed as a centre for the wool and cloth trades.
Description
(siege piece) made from silver plate in the siege]] In the English Civil War, it was besieged by Parliamentary forces and relieved by Royalist forces under Prince Rupert. In the English Civil War, Newark was a Royalist stronghold, Charles I having raised his standard in nearby Nottingham. "Newark was besieged on three occasions and finally surrendered only when ordered to do so by the King after his own surrender." It was attacked in February 1643 by two troops of horsemen, but beat them back. The town fielded at times as many as 600 soldiers, and raided Nottingham, Grantham, Northampton, Gainsborough and other places with mixed success, but enough to cause it to rise to national notice. In…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0772, -0.8089
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Newark
- Postcode
- NG24 1EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Phone
- 01636 680333
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Castle — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.newark.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Newark-on-Trent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newark-on-Trent?
- Newark-on-Trent is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG24 1EN), in the parish of Newark.
- What is Newark-on-Trent?
- Newark-on-Trent () or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England. It is on the River Trent, and was historically a major inland port. The
- How do I get to Newark-on-Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Castle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG24 1EN.
- How do I get to Newark-on-Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Castle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG24 1EN.