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Tudor hunting lodge to fashionable home, set in a spectacular estate

Newark Park stands proud on top of the Cotswold escarpment, looking down into the Ozleworth valley to the Mendips beyond. This remote corner of south Gloucestershire is a secret and unspoilt place, with barely a sign of modern life visible in any direction. A place of architectural intrigue, quaint gardens and sprawling parkland there is much to see and do at Newark.

Founded by an influential English courtier to Henry VIII in 1550; the house and estate since went from boom to bust, to its dramatic rescue by a Texan architect in the 20th century. Newark has an incredible story to tell.

50 things at Newark

Find creepy crawlies at Newark Park

Find creepy crawlies at Newark Park

Head to Newark Park and see how many of the '50 things to do before you are 11¾' you can cross off the list.

We've got kit you can borrow to help you on your way - just ask at reception.

Which of the 50 things can I do here?

  • Roll down a really big hill
  • Run around in the rain
  • Fly a kite
  • Play conkers
  • Go on a really long bike ride
  • Make a trail with sticks
  • Create some wild art
  • Pick blackberries growing in the wild
  • Make a grass trumpet
  • Go stargazing
  • Climb a huge hill
  • Hunt for bugs
  • Catch a falling leaf
  • Discover what's in a pond
  • Go birdwatching
  • Find your way with a map and compass

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