Location: Newark-on-Trent
Top Things to do in Newark-on-Trent
The 9 Best Nature & Parks in Newark-on-Trent, England
Newark-on-Trent or Newark /ˈnjuːək/ is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of the county of Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands of England. It stands on the River Trent, the A1 (on the route of the ancient Great North Road), and the East Coast Main Line railway. The origins of the town are possibly Roman, as it lies on an important Roman road, the Fosse Way. The town grew around Newark Castle, now ruined, and a large market place, now lined with historic buildings. It was a centre for the wool and cloth trades. In the English Civil War, it was besieged by Parliamentary forces and had to be relieved by Prince Rupert in a battle known as the Relief of Newark.
Restaurants in Newark-on-Trent
1. Norwell Nurseries and Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Norwell Nurseries and Gardens have been established nearly twenty years and the garden now contains over 2,500 different plants, many rare and unusual. The gardens are free to look round whenever the nursery is open (apart from a few charity open days when there is a small charge). We specialise in herbaceous perennials, grasses, woodland plants, cottage garden plants and have the largest selection of hardy Chrysanthemums for sale in Europe.We are not a garden centre and so only sell plants, these have been propagated from the gardens. The gardens are open to guided tours (fee required) and we have coach parties coming from all over the country. We are included in the prestigious Gardens to visit 2013 guide and the online Gardens-guideIf you are interested in plants, gardens or just an inspirational, peaceful, relaxing setting for a summers afternoon come to us. There are tea shops and an excellent pub for food just round the corner.
Reviewed By alakagrampsw - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Dr Andrew Ward is dedicated to his science and craft of growing rare garden plants and sharing his knowledge with the public. The garden and nursery are absolutely delightful and tranquil. Andrew and his wife have developed the landscape into a peaceful attractive productive paradise, over the past 25 years,starting from a bare field. The garden is open to the public free, and the café (a very pleaseant Pavillion) is self service with an honesty box. Guided tours are available (when in fact you will be served in the Pavillion!) and Andrew gives talks to societies and gardening clubs. Our club - Attenborough, Nottingham - thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
2. Reg Taylor's Garden Centre
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By MikeH755 - Broughton-in-Furness, United Kingdom
A VERY busy cafe at this GREAT garden centre. Advisable to book a table for lunchtime (never seen a garden centre cafe that needs that. Good food and good service. A great range of everything for the garden as well.
3. RSPB Langford Lowfields
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
A beautiful and secluded nature reserve. Creating the biggest reedbed in the East Midlands. RSPB and Tarmac Quarry are making a haven for wildlife. The site now has reedbed, mature woodland, wildflower rich meadows and wetland to explore on the trails. There is also pond dipping and kids activity packs available from the beach hut. There is free parking (donations welcome) and we are open dawn until dusk 365 days a year. At present the reserve can offer no café or toilet facilities but they can be found in the nearby village of Collingham (less than 5 minutes drive away). This is the perfect destination for a relaxing walk and some peace and quiet.
Reviewed By chriscA864HU
A little know site but getting more popular every year. Wild life can be varied depending on time of year so visitors must be patient. Bitterns are known to inhabit the site. Thought to have bred 2019. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON SITE except guide dogs.
4. Sconce and Devon Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By JohnMW21 - Frome, United Kingdom
What a great place for a walk, seeing Civil War history, conservation areas, kids playing football and meeting friendly folk. Large site which is well kept and you can really feel in the countryside just a stroll away from the town centre. Nice cafe, sit in or out, good to support a venture helping young people who have some difficulties.
5. Pure Land Meditation Centre and Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By O6097LWannes - Grimsby, United Kingdom
This was our 2nd visit,the first many years ago,I had not realised anything could get better, but now there's the Chrystal house too,the plants,trees,& shrubs have all matured beautifully.Wonderful attraction & the koi carp are out of this world too.you could spend an hour just sitting in the peaceful serene gardens,had we lived nearer we would have bought a season ticket.
6. Kelham Hall & Country Park
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3.5 based on 413 reviews
Kelham Hall is a magnificent Victorian house, built in 1863, set within 42 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland in the heart of Nottinghamshire. The park includes our huge stately home, open to public for free, a childrens adventure play area, tennis courts, fishing pegs, woodland trails, Cafe and much more.
Reviewed By AllanSJnr - Thorne, United Kingdom
We're here quite a bit as it's just far enough away from home to be able to make a snap decision to come down whenever the weekend weather is good. Always a friendly team, even the owner pops by making sure everything is okay. We love the safe places for the kids to play and the woods to run around in without us having to keep too much of an eye on them. What we also like is that The Fox Inn is just over the road, and since that changed hands too the meals are brilliant and they have a great choice of cask ales. So, those evenings where we don't want to have a fire and cook we can wander over to The Fox and enjoy an evening meal. We'll often also go there for a breakfast on one of the days, again instead of cooking if we're had too late a night before and can't be bothered. Great breakfasts and they're happy to accommodate fussy kids eating too. Booked again for this Easter weekend, especially when we saw they're having a Gin and Beer Festival at The Fox that weekend. The kids love it here too, happy kids, happy me :-)
7. Leo's Play Centre
8. M.E.Falconry
Here at m.e.falconry we have a range of birds from falcons barn owls and a female golden eagle
9. Farndon Willow Holt and Water Meadows
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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