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Doddington Hall and Gardens (11 miles)

You can stroll along enchanting paths discovering trees, bulbs, feature gardens and even a maze of turf at Doddington Hall. The walled gardens that surround the hall stretch to some 5 acres. You’ll find a kitchen garden, topiary, borders, fountains and more as you follow the various paths. The Hall welcomes private group visits, both from schools and from special-interest groups. For schools there’s an engaging School Project visit itinerary, supported by comprehensive notes and worksheets. Owned by the same family for more than 400 years, the Hall itself is a Georgian construction with a fine, elegant interior. Here you’ll find furniture, porcelain and pictures from across the years.

Tel: +44 (0)1522 694308
Web: www.doddingtonhall.com

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/DoddingtonHall.htm

Gannets Café

Reliably excellent tasty food - highly recommended.
35 Castle Gate
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 702066

Il Castello

Great online reviews - try for yourself
46 Castle Gate
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 674000

Le Cafe Bleu

A unique restaurant situated on the besides the impressive castle in the thriving market town of Newark-on-Trent.
14 Castle Gate
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 610141 www.cafebleu.co.uk

Lincoln Castle (15 miles)

Lincoln Castle houses the Magna Carta. It’s fitting that a Castle of such prominence should be chosen to house this pivotal document. The document itself is supported by an exhibition that details how it came into being and why it was such an important agreement. Just two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror started work on Lincoln Castle. As is often the case, the site itself had seen various constructions through the years prior to this. The castle has seen its share of conflict, and has been used as a court and prison for almost 1,000 years.

Tel: +44 (0)1522 511068
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle/

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/LincolnCastle.htm

Millgate Museum (1 mile)

Millgate Museum has a great range of exhibitions and activities which are both educational and fun. There are Victorian rooms to explore, with shops and even streets all from the same period. The setting is a Victorian warehouse which lies next to the Trent. Being a conservation area, it’s a place that’s rich in architectural and historical interest. The museum has a strong presence in the community through its Friends and Volunteer Groups. In addition to these Victorian facilities, there are also temporary exhibitions staged focussing on subjects as diverse as photography, art and design.

Tel: +44 (0)1636 655730
Web: www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/pp/Gold/ViewGold.asp?ID=1931

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/millgatemuseum.htm

Muskham Ferry (on the river)

Traditional village pub with riverside beer garden, safe moorings and fishing day tickets. Serving good pub food
and real ales every day. Groups welcome by arrangement.
Ferry Lane
North Muskham
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 704010

New King Wah

Relax in the unique ambience of the contemporary yet authentic surroundings of the newly refurbished restaurant situated opposite historic Newark Castle. The restaurant, serving high quality Cantonese cuisine has been established for over 35 years.
5 Kirkgate
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 703114

Shaan E

Indian cuisine
13/15 Kirkgate
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 688886
Web: www.shaan-newark.co.uk

The Anchor (on the river)

Good pub food served from an our own menu & specials board. Traditional Carvery with a Mediterranean twist. A choice of three meats and served with a host of fresh locally sourced vegetables and all the trimmings. Available from 12noon till the meat runs out.
Gunthorpe

Tel: +44 (0)1159 663291

The Asha Tandoori

The Asha Tandoori Restaurant has been a 3 times award winner of the Good Curry Restaurant Guide, are specialities are Whole Lobster, Trout, Meat Dishes, Venison, Lamb, Beef, Quail, Chicken, Prawn and King Prawn dishes.

2 Stodman Street
Newark

Tel+ 44 (0)1636 702870
Web: www.asha-newark.co.uk

The Bromley Arms (on the river)

Riverside location with walks, cycling, boaters, river trips from the pub. Also serving traditionally cooked food
and real ale. Function room available.
Fiskerton Wharf

Tel: +44 (0)1636 830789

The Navigation

The Navigation Waterfront at Nottingham is an unusual waterfront location on the River Trent, converted from an old warehouse. Great atmosphere and good beers.
Millgate
Newark

Tel:+44 (0)1636 704763

The Palace Theatre

Combining a cinema, stand up comedy and on stage performances the theatre has something for everyone.
Check the web site or call for the latest program.

Tel: +44 (0)1636 655755
Web: www.palacenewark.com

The Unicorn (on the river)

Gunthorpe

Tel: +44 (0)1159 663612

Tom Brown's Brasserie (on the river)

Tom Browns Brasserie is one of the finest Restaurants in Nottinghamshire, set in a converted Victorian schoolhouse, beside the leafy banks of the River Trent. It has all the charm and character of the period, combined with a modern continental image.

Our Nottingham restaurants name: 'Tom Browns', comes from a 19th century novel written by Thomas Hughes. The story is set in a Victorian school and is based upon the public schooldays of a boy called Tom Brown.

Building on the restaurant's renowned reputation for quality and value, We have recently gone from strength to strength; being awarded 'runners-up' for the past three year's as the 'Best Out-of-Town Restaurant in Nottingham'. In 2006, Tom Browns was voted ITV's Central News 'Viewers Restaurant of the Year'. And entered into Egon Ronay's Guide.

In 2007, the restaurant was acclaimed by a prestigious entry within the 2007/2008 AA RESTAURANT GUIDE, with the award of one Rosette.

Tel: +44 (0)1159 663642
Web: www.tombrowns.co.uk

Usher Gallery (15 miles)

With decorative and fine art collections, the Usher Gallery was founded in 1927 and offers a rich cultural experience to visitors. It was a decorative art bequest that created the gallery initially. This James Ward Usher Bequest represented an outstanding collection. That collection has been added to over the years, augmenting the original porcelain, clocks, watches, miniatures, silver and enamels with glass costume and pottery. The fine art collection includes pieces from the 1600s through to the present day. The work comprises both paintings & sketches and sculpture work. Many of the subjects of these exhibits are closely connected to Lincolnshire and its people.

Tel: +44 (0)1522 527980
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/UsherGallery.htm

Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood (5 miles)

The Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood includes a huge range of dolls, toys, children’s books and paraphernalia. The main attraction though is the dolls collection which spans a period from the 18th Century right up to the 21st. Among those are some of the hand made portrait dolls Vina Cook is famous for. Subjects include screen and stage stars, Royalty and even Robin Hood! There are, of course, handmade dolls and gifts for sale in the shop, plus there’s a doll’s hospital.

Tel: +44 (0)1636 821364
Web: www.vinasdolls.co.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/VinaCookeMuseumOfDolls.htm

White Swan

This attractive pub, situated town centre, opposite the Old Malt Shovel consists of two cosy rooms either side of the central bar, and a small restaurant / family room to the side.
50 Northgate
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 704700

Zizzi Restaurant

It is not an easy task to maintain impeccable standards and uniformity of taste across a chain of over two hundred outlets, yet that is just the distinction that the ASK group has achieved. Their restaurants, with the brand names of ASK and Zizzi, serve authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, in a warm and friendly ambience.
The Ossington
Castle Gate
Newark

Tel: +44 (0)1636 679599
Web: www.zizzi.co.uk