Civil War tour of Newark, including the Queens Sconce

The tour will begin at the bandstand in Newark Castle, where the reason Newark became known as 'The Key to the North' can be seen. We will then visit some of the buildings that played a part in the town's Civil War history and remain standing. We will explore some of the characters, such as Baron Dohna, Hercules Clay and Prince Rupert who were significant players in Civil War Newark. After making our way around the town we will head back to the castle to see where Scottish muskets and cannon left their mark, before heading along the river towards the Queen's Sconce. This fortification, built to defend the town from Parliamentarian attack is the best preserved 17th century earthwork in the country.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1100

Sunday 15 September:

1100

Location & directions

Newark Castle, Newark Castle Gardens, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG

Directions:

The tour will leave from the bandstand in the centre of the gardens.

Contact on day:

Kevin Winter 07748577506

Telephone number:

+447748577506

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The tour will be on footpaths around the town and out to the Queens Sconce. Mobility scooters could be used during the tour and most of the tour is suitable for wheelchair users, apart from access onto the Queens Sconce on arrival at Sconce & Devon Park.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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