The National Civil War Centre invites you to explore one of the most fascinating times in UK history, sweeping you into a remarkable story of superstitions, serious sibling rivalry and seismic change which has affected the country we live in today. See the realities of 17th century life through the eyes of people who lived it in our stunning galleries and bring the whole family to enjoy a fantastic range of interactives including our much-loved dressing up cupboard!
Open all year except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Open until midday on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
£8 adults, £7 concession, £4 child (5 – 16 years).
Admission is currently half price for all Newark and Sherwood residents.
English Heritage members receive 30% off entry.
Battlefields Trust members receive 20% off admission.
Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been monitoring government guidance and have been making changes to ensure the family friendly Centre is COVID-secure. When you visit, you'll see some changes to the way we operate to ensure social distancing is maintained and to protect both your safety and that of our team.
All of our interactives are now back in action as well as a new trail that highlights some of our most fascinating objects as it guides you around the museum. This ensures that your visit will still offer an array of fascinating information about both the Civil War and the history of Newark.
Download the new trail here: Star Object Trail (PDF File, 238kb)
You can also pick up your own paper version on your visit. Large print versions available on request.
We understand that some visitors may not have left their house much over the past year so we've created a short video, below, to guide you through all the measures we have in place to keep you safe. You can also see some reactions from volunteers, staff and their family and friends who came along to our soft re-opening, .
Newark became such a prominent town on the UK map by the time of the Civil Wars partly because of its prominent geographic positioning. Halfway between London and York, on Great North Road where it was safe to cross the River Trent. Today, with excellent rail and road connections, it is easier than ever to visit Newark.
National Civil War Centre
14 Appletongate
Newark
Notts
NG24 1JY
For any other details regarding your visit, please contact civilwarinfo@nsdc.info.
Newark is well located next to the A1 and A46.
If using satellite navigation (satnav) please enter the postcode NG24 1JY
• 30 - 40 mins from Lincoln, Nottingham & Doncaster.
• 1 hour from Derby, Leicester & Sheffield.
• 1 ½ hours from Birmingham, Bradford, Coventry, Leeds & Hull.
The National Civil War Centre is in a great location within just a few minutes walk of two large car parks. Appletongate Car Park (NG24 1JR) is just across the road from the museum and London Road Car Park (NG24 1TN) is a short distance further, both being in easy reach of the A1 and A46. There is on-street blue badge parking directly outside the National Civil War Centre.
A drop off point for cars and coaches is available just outside the museum entrance with coach parking available just a few minutes drive away, on the edge of town.
More parking info can be found here.
Newark Bus Station is on Lombard Street, in the town centre (7 mins).
East Coast Mainline - Newark Northgate Station
Newark Castle Station
• 9 mins walk from both stations
• 30 minutes from Lincoln.
• 40 – 45 minutes from Nottingham and York.
• 1 hour from Leeds and Sheffield.
• 1½ hours from London.