Explore Newark & Sherwood

An award‑winning museum with interactive galleries, artefacts, events and family activities exploring Civil War history in Newark.

Flo’s Cottage is a beautifully renovated 19th-century self-catering cottage in a peaceful riverside hamlet, offering charming, comfortable accommodation with original features and easy access to Newark, Southwell, and nearby attractions.

This family-run accommodation is located on a working farm and offers twin and double rooms overlooking a garden and grazing meadow.

A beautifully decorated, 13-bedroom boutique hotel found in the heart of Sherwood Forest.

A historic riverside landmark with medieval ruins and Victorian gardens. Partly closed for restoration, set to reopen as an enhanced attraction.

The bustling general markets in Newark are extremely popular with both locals and visitors. Hot food and refreshments are available and the Saturday market, in particular, is a vibrant focus for this historic market town.

Enter one of Britain's finest Georgian town halls, with its fine collection of civic treasures and artwork.

Recognised as one of the finest Georgian town halls in the country, Newark Town Hall has accommodated the Major and the Town Aldermen since is was built in 1776. Rooms within the working Town Hall form part of the museum and house a fine collection of civic treasures. 

Owned by the Taylor family for 80 years, Reg Taylor's Garden Centre includes a tearoom, mower shop, and Swan and Waterfowl Sanctuary across 25 acres.

The RSPB, the UK’s largest conservation charity, manages and restores Sherwood Forest, a nationally protected site to support rare wildlife, while providing accessible, family-friendly facilities and year-round nature experiences for visitors.

Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey is full of history, from its origins as a 12th Century Cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home.

Explore the great outdoors and Newark’s Civil War defences in this historic park.

Sherwood Pines is a popular family-friendly forest offering year-round outdoor adventures, including walking and cycling trails, play areas, and adrenaline activities, alongside places to eat and stay.