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!

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

Open all year except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. When Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve fall on a normal opening day (Tues to Sat), we are open until midday. 

Please note that the National Civil War Centre will be closed all day on Tuesday 14th January for essential maintenance.

Admission is now FREE for Newark and Sherwood residents.

For other visitors, entry is £8 for adults and £4 for children.

Discounts

English Heritage members receive 30% off admission.

Find out more about upcoming events and book for our Discovery Days on our events page.

The below video shows what the experience of visiting the museum is like so that any family members who have concerns or are wary of new environments can be put at ease. It also highlights the accessibility of the museum.

As part of their aim of making heritage and culture more accessible to more people, our Open Doors Team have created a colourful Object Trail leaflet which highlights a fascinating selection of objects in our galleries. Designed by artist and illustrator Samantha Peberdy, who was Open Doors' Artist in Residence during 2023, the leaflet is available in English, Polish and Arabic. You can either pick up a printed edition when you visit, or download it now:

• English Object Trail (PDF File, 10,360kb)
• Polish Object Trail (PDF File, 10,527kb)
• Arabic Object Trail (PDF File, 10,099kb)

If you would like to request information in other languages or formats, please contact the team by emailing museums@nsdc.info. 

An audio described tour of the museum is now available. This can be downloaded before your visit and used with your own phone or tablet, whether you have a visual impairment to help you find your way around the museum and enjoy the exhibitions, or if you would just like some extra information about some of the objects on display.

Download the tour here:  National Civil War Centre and Newark Museum Audio Tour (MP3 File, 28,179kb)

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 museums@nsdc.info.

By Car

Newark is well located next to the A1 and A46.
If using satellite navigation (satnav) please enter the postcode NG24 1JY

• 30 to 40 mins from Lincoln, Nottingham & Doncaster.

• 1 hour from Derby, Leicester & Sheffield.

• 1.5 hours from Birmingham, Bradford, Coventry, Leeds & Hull.

Parking

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.

By Bus

Newark Bus Station is on Lombard Street, in the town centre (7 mins).

By Rail

East Coast Mainline - Newark Northgate Station
Newark Castle Station

• 9 mins walk from both stations

• 30 minutes from Lincoln.

• 40 to 45 minutes from Nottingham and York.

• 1 hour from Leeds and Sheffield.

• 1.5 hours from London.