Location: Newark-on-Trent
Top Things to do in Newark-on-Trent
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day 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. The Bridge Inn Dunham-on-Trent
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Clare-B-1968 - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Was passing by and stopped for breakfast after seeing the sign, so glad we found this little gem of a place, couldn’t fault anything, from the friendly efficient staff, to the quality and quantity of the breakfast, we had the English breakfast and it was excellent, will definitely be coming back again.
2. The Organ Grinder - Newark
3. Albert Street Antique Centre
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Peterherbert69 - Mansfield Woodhouse, United Kingdom
Varied stock Good quality and competitively priced Friendly helpful staff Well worth a visit Large range of cabinets and units over 2 floors Furniture glass porcelain jewelry quirky and unusual When in Newark a must visit centre
4. LetsXcape
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5.0 based on 138 reviews
Set within the fantastic stately home of Kelham Hall our immersive escape rooms are ideal for family, friends, co-workers and business teams looking for reward and recognition and team building. For ages 10yrs+ and groups of between 2 and 5 people at a time. Our historically based experiences last 60 mins & bring to life past events at Kelham Hall and the surrounding areas of Newark on Trent.
Reviewed By Linesy88 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Me and my partner decided to take on Sacred and The Rig and we were not disappointed! We have completed over 150 rooms and both of these are up there in terms of story, puzzles and aesthetics. From your arrival the host is very engaging and is fantastic explaining the real history of each room you are about to complete and its relation to Kelham Hall to really set the scene. Each room is spot on and gives all different group sizes a great challenge that will keep you tuned in until the end. My partner preferred Sacred and preferred The Rig, which tells me both were great. A wide variety of puzzles and some interesting solutions. Lets Xscape are certainly worth a visit
5. The Alpaca Centre at JandJ Alpacas
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Our new Alpaca Centre is NOW OPEN!! Our coffee shop serves delicious breakfast, coffee & cake.We have a unique range of knitwear from our herd of over 90 alpacas displayed in our shop. Walk the alpaca trail, no need to book, admission is £5 adults, £2 children (3-13 years) & under 3's FREE. Various exciting ALPACA EXPERIENCES!! Meet & Greet 20 min Experience - meet the alpacas, learn a little about them and feed the alpacas! £5 per person, under 10's FREE with paying adult. ALPACA TREKKING EXPERIENCE - wander round our woodland and ponds with a cuddly alpaca for an hour! Chance to learn about alpacas, feed them and of course take lots of photos! £25 per person over 13 years, £25 for an adult and child double leading an alpaca. Visit our website to book!
Reviewed By lauragP5264DK
Absolutely wonderful! Myself and three friends (in our thirties) did the trekking experience and it was really fun getting up close and personal with the alpacas, walking and feeding them. There is also a shop and cafe which is really lovely with a view of the alpacas right in front of the window or, if you're seated outdoors, the alpacas come right up to the fence which is super cute.
6. The Workhouse, Southwell
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4.5 based on 1,066 reviews
Built in 1824, The Workhouse is the best preserved workhouse in England. A place of despair or a beacon of hope? Visit and decide for yourself.
Reviewed By wholworldoutthere
Excellent experience of the hard reality of working class social history. Beautifully done. A refreshingly ‘real’ vignette of the lives of lower classes as opposed to the upper classes so often seen at a NT property. Sobering still used well into the 1980s. Helpful staff / good shop / cafe etc.
7. Eden Hall Day Spa
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4.5 based on 1,305 reviews
We’re the experts at making people feel good and we’ve designed eden day spas to totally relax and indulge you.Your experience at our Nottinghamshire haven starts before you even walk through our door. As soon as you set eyes on the stunning architecture of the beautiful mansion that will be your sanctuary for the day, feelings of luxurious pleasure start to build.
Reviewed By sharonb24 - Northampton, United Kingdom
Just spent 2 days there, with an overnight at a lovely nearby hotel. Absolutely magic - great staff and the best facilities I've come across. The pool suite is brilliant, lovely sauna, steam room, caldarium, tropical showers and the wonderful mineral-salted pool. Other guests behave too. Spent a day there a few months ago too and had the same consistent experience. Recommend the excellent value afternoon tea.
8. Southwell Minster
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4.5 based on 801 reviews
Cathedral Church of Nottinghamshire. Set in the picturesque Georgian market town of Southwell, just 6 miles from the A1, this beautiful church dates back to 1108. Home to the world famous 'Leaves of Southwell', medieval stonecarvings dating back to the 13th century and widely regarded as amongst the finest in all of Europe. Beautiful stained-glass windows and woodcarvings throughout. Next door to The Archbishop's Palace, a must-see in itself. Cathedral Gift Shop and cafe. NB: due to COVID-19 restrictions, our opening hours are 11am - 3pm. Unfortunately The Archbishop's Palace is closed until further notice. Please keep an eye on our website for further updates. The wearing of face coverings is now mandatory in all places of worship so please bring a mask or face covering with you unless you have a valid medical reason not to. We have attained Good to Go status and have a full range of COVID-Safety Measures in place. Please visit our website for further details www.southwellminster.org
Reviewed By jeanann1485 - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
I visited to renew my acquaintance with the Minster after many years absence. A lovely warm welcome from the stewards on duty which set the scene for a wonderful visit. This is one of my favourite cathedrals and the Norman architecture and the medieval carvings are breathtaking. It is a must see gem. Lovely cafe selling delicious food and an excellent shop which sells unusual and tasteful gifts.
9. Newark Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By colinr1845 - Skegness, United Kingdom
what a very well run museum, the voulentiers are to be commended on thier extensive knowlege of the aircraft in their care! the cocpit staff wel very good at getting visitors involved in the specfic history of the unique aircraft on display, having visited RAF Cosford, Impirial War Museum Duxford along with East Kirkby aiviation centre this musem has aircraft not seen at any other location the new cafe served very good cakes and was very plesant for a reast part way through visit, if you pay grant aid you are given voucher for 90p off in cafe we found the memorial garden very thought provoking and very well laid out
10. Museum of Timekeeping
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
The Museum of Timekeeping looks after a fascinating collection of clocks, watches and other timepieces, housed in the beautiful Grade 2 listed building of Upton Hall. In addition to timepieces, the collection includes tools, instruments, books, photographs and valuable documents, all brought together by BHI members since its founding in 1858. The museum is based at Upton Hall, in Upton, between Southwell and Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and is open on Fridays between April and September (see website for exact dates). We also hold special event open days or museum events, details of which you can find on our website. Guided tours of the museum for group visits are available all year round - pre-booking is essential.
Reviewed By judithm916 - Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
Day visit to Newark to the museum of timekeeping,i didnt realize that there were so many different clocks and with such fascinating history,The museum director gave a guided tour and explained all the different sorts of workings,we even had a listen to the original lady who announced the time on the speaking clock most interesting was the cabinet display of Scott of the , Antarics watch and some belongings ,the museum isnt huge but has a lot to look at.it would have been nice to have had a small coffee shop but as there are only a small staff not practical would have liked more time to look around but will definately go again
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