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Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum

Museum dedicated to mining. We try to have at least an ex-miner to guide visitors round our displays/models and heritage displays.
Tel: 01623 871533 Visit Website

Newark Castle

Newark Castle has weathered many historic storms. It stands now, partially destroyed, as a reminder of Newark's turbulent history. Today, visitors can take tours, visit exhibitions, walk through the Victorian gardens and tour the Castle Dungeon.
Tel: 01636 650000 Visit Website

National Civil War Centre

Discover how the people of Newark survived three sieges by dodging cannon fire and hammering flat family silver to make coins, only for plague to ravage the town. Put yourself on the front line, feel the weight of armour and weapons and aim to destroy the Governor’s House as a Parliamentarian gunner.
Tel: 01 636 655765 Visit Website

The Queen’s Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum

A unique collection of arms, uniform, medals, silver and paintings which illustrates the role the local cavalry regiments have played.
Tel: 01623 824222 Visit Website

The Workhouse

Come and learn about where the poorest in society had to work in return for food, shelter and medical care.
Tel: 01636 817260 Visit Website

Newark Air Museum

Aviation Museum with 76 aircraft/cockpit sections from across the history of aviation, spread across 2 display hangers.
Tel: 01636 707170 Visit Website

National Holocaust Centre and Museum

Using the history of the Holocaust the Centre promotes an understanding of the roots of discrimination and prejudice. Visitors may explore the age-appropriate exhibitions, memorial gardens and listen to survivor testimonies.
Tel: 01623 836 627 Visit Website