Newark Attractions

Boughton Pumping Station is a former water pumping station that now operates as a conference centre. The building underwent restoration and the grounds received a landscaping overhaul.

Millgate Museum is located on the banks of the Trent River, just a short walk from Newark Castle. Exhibitions on three floors show the agricultural, industrial and social life of Newark from the Victorian times to the 1940's.

A large aircraft exhibition hall houses an impressive number of aircraft, including a Hastings, Safir, Varsity and Vulcan. Of particular interest is the Phantom simulator.

Newark Museum is in the town center of Newark-on-Trent. Facts about Newark's early history are diplayed in archeological collections and you can also find out about Newark's role in the 17th C civil war at the museum.

The abbey at Rufford Country Park is an impressive structure set amidst beautiful, expansive gardens.

The Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls houses a large collection of dolls from the 18th century to the present. The collection includes toys, prams, dolls' houses, books, games, railway models, christening robes, children's and adults' costumes and various domestic artifacts.

Wheelgate Park is located on the outskirts of Sherwood Forest. Highlights include the Tropical House with reptiles, snakes and butterflies; rides, maze, bumper boats and g-karts.