Map of Newark Castle and Gardens displaying the area where it will be closed during the Gatehouse Project

Plan Your Visit

Due to the Castle Gatehouse Project, Newark Castle and Gardens are not currently accessible to explore. There is a limited area of the grounds available to visit, which will enable access to Newark Registration Office in the Gilstrap as well as the public toilets via a step-free bonded gravel path.

The opening times for this area are:  

Summer months: 8am – 6pm 
Winter months: 8am – 4pm 

Dogs are welcome in the grounds if kept on a lead. 

Newark Castle is expected to reopen late 2026, and we can’t wait to welcome you to what will be an exciting and interactive experience for the whole family! Ticket prices will be released when we reopen to the public. There will be brand new opportunities to get involved with volunteering, learn, and explore this historical location. 
 

Accessibility at Newark Castle

We’re committed to making Newark Castle more accessible than ever before.

Newark Castle For All is a group of local volunteers with lived experience of a wide range of disabilities, who are helping us to design and review accessible features throughout the project. We are building in accessibility as much as possible, with features such as a lift to the first floor, tactile models and artefacts, audio alternatives to written text, and wheelchair-friendly gradients. 

Our gardens have also been thoughtfully designed with smooth, wheelchair-friendly paths and additional seating areas - perfect for moments of rest and reflection.

As the project moves forward, we’ll share more details to help you plan your visit when we reopen. 
 

In the meantime, visit the National Civil War Centre

Explore amazing galleries, packed with real-life tales and fascinating objects at the National Civil War Centre. Try out fun interactives, and don’t miss the famous dressing up cupboard, perfect for knights, princesses, and little rebels alike! 

Step into the world of the 17th century at the National Civil War Centre, a time of fierce battles, wild superstitions, and royal family drama! Discover how this incredible period changed the country forever, with stories that are stranger (and more exciting!) than fiction. 

Whether you're five or ninety-five, there's something for everyone. Come and see history like you’ve never seen it before! 

Ticket Prices 
 
FREE - Newark and Sherwood Residents of all ages
FREE - Arts Fund Members 
FREE - Museums Association Members
£8.50 - Adults 
£7.50 - Concessions (65+ and Students) 
FREE - Young person (Under 25s) 

30% discount on standard admission prices for English Heritage Members.

Annual Passes 
 
£15.95 – Adults 
£13.95 – Concessions (65+ and Students) 
 

In addition to visiting the galleries, the Centre hosts a huge number of events and activities for children and families of all ages, from mini-museum interactive play for the under 5s, to popular Family Saturdays, and much more besides, find out more by visiting the National Civil War Centre website. 

Gallery space at the National Civil War Centre with flags and display cases
Woman holds small female child as they walk between the glass display cases at the museum