Newark house

Newark Park, Gloucestershire

“New Worke “began life as a hunting lodge in the mid 1500’s. It was built by the courtier, Sir Nicholas Poyntz, using medieval stones from a nearby dissolved abbey. This was never his family home but he used it as an impressive place for lavish entertaining.

Expansion and remodelling

Over the next 400 years, the house was expanded and remodelled a number of times.  A succession of families made their home in what is now Newark Park. The most significant building phase was undertaken in the 1790s by the Reverend Lewis Clutterbuck using the architect, James Wyatt. 

The Clutterbuck family continued to own Newark Park – although for 50 years it was leased to the King Family. Three generations later, Catherine Annie Power-Clutterbuck left the estate to the National Trust in 1949.

By 1970, the estate was in need of some restoration. An American architect, Bob Parsons, leased it from the National Trust and spent almost 30 years taming the grounds and returning the house to a home. Once again, it became a place known for its hospitality.

 

Visiting Newark House

The ground floor of the house is reopening on 12 October. To keep everyone safe, we will be limiting the amount of visitors inside the house throughout the day. Entry to the house will be on a first come, first served basis. If it is busy, you may be asked to go and come back at a quieter time of the day. 

There will be a one-way route for you to follow, taking you through the rooms on the ground floor. Face coverings must be worn whilst inside the house. 

If you wish to visit the house in a wheelchair please let us know before your visit so that we can accomodate. 

Booking your visit 

The garden, estate and tea pavilion at Newark Park are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary.

The ground floor of the house is open daily from 11am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Entry to the house is limited to ensure social distancing and is not guaranteed on the day of your visit - please check on arrival.

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