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A visit to The National Civil War Centre will plunge you deep into the heart of Britain’s deadliest conflict. Explore this richly dramatic era in British history, seeing stories of gunpowder, plague and plot as you walk through our fantastic galleries. Discover for yourself the clash between Roundhead and Royalist, brother and brother, and learn how a once all-powerful monarch lost his head to the axeman.
Visitors will uncover the causes, major conflicts and nationwide consequences of the British Civil Wars with expertly curated objects and analysis as well as a fascinating focus on life in a town besieged three times from 1643 to 1646.
See defining moments of the 17th century play out before your eyes in our HD cinema and experience Civil War battlefield surgery in the award-nominated Battle Scarred exhibition where Roundhead Commander Sir Thomas Fairfax’s intimidating wheelchair sits on display.
Newark’s Civil War history spills out of the museum and threads through the streets of the town with the National Civil War Trail, an immersive augmented-reality experience that places you in the midst of a siege-torn town. Find yourself submerged in the action with high quality film clips on your smartphone or tablet as you follow a series of information boards in key locations. The trail starts at the National Civil War Centre and takes in Newark Castle, St Mary...Read More
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adults | £8.00 per ticket |
Children | £3.50 per ticket |
Concessions | £7.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
National Civil War Centre Newark 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
* April - September 10am-5pm - October - March 10am-4pm
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeSt Mary Magdalene Parish Church sits at the heart of the historic market town of…
Newark Market Place provides a focal point for the town. It hosts regular market days…
Civil War Cannonball Hole on Newark Church
The spire on Newark Parish Church dates…