National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum
14 Appleton Gate
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About National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum
Journey through England's turbulent 17th-century conflict at this immersive museum, where interactive displays and a famous canine companion guide you through dramatic tales of battle and rebellion.
What's nearby
- Thyme Out next door
- mydentist, Appleton Gate, Newark next door
- Palace Theatre next door
- Fox & Crown next door
- St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark-on-Trent next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This was a superb museum to visit, telling the story of Newark being occupied by the royalists during the civil war of the 1640s. The stories of how parliamentarians made gradual advances into ultimately taking the town are told and their different outfits are kept here showing a range from fighting metal armor to thick jackets, raw weapons utilised are also shown! Information is included about the divisions between Catholics and Protestants that played into the civil war with heavy execution weapons on display, along with general public's weapons as well as navigation tools like maps and the British Isles population decline is detailed here. Newark's origins in being name after a new fortification from Danes and Northern Germans around 410AD is another focus point which is where its Anglo Saxon architecture came from, history of how transport such as the River Trent then later trains boosted industries is interesting with old tickets kept and other events like the Battle of Naseby or the Black Death have their effects mentioned too!
· via Google
Fantastic museum, really interesting range of exhibits from Newark history and civil war era history. We went while there was a LEGO hunt on, which was a lot of fun, but it felt like there was plenty of permanent stuff for kids - Most of which was also perfectly accessible and enjoyable for grown-ups too! Only downside is I wish we'd known the cafe closed an hour before the museum did.
· via Google
Enjoyable. It's not too big that you are overloaded. Plenty of information and exhibits spread over several floors. (Some are tiny due to the constraints of the building). Reasonable for kids with activities available. Lovely café. Parking is close. Wheelchair accessible.
· via Google
What a fantastic visit today, highly recommend a visit, history,experience, fabulous staff very friendly and helpful so much to see and do , the short films are a must to sit and watch and learn , 5 levels to explore , there is excellent facilities from the lift to the gift shop , cafe , toilets. I will go back again such an amazing place to have in Newark. Cheers nicki t
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a fascinating range of exhibits on Newark and Civil War history, with clear timelines, logical layouts, and engaging videos. They also highlight the excellent value for money, the lovely cafe, and the numerous activities available for children. Guests mention the staff are wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and appreciate the museum's accessibility features.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1JY Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Newark