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Find out when Newark Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family-friendly things to do at Newark Park
There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons in the garden at Newark Park. Take in the seasonal blooms, explore the woodland play area and have an adventure.
Family-friendly events
Enjoy seasonal walks and adventures in nature at Newark Park
May Half Term
This May, learn all about Newark Park's famous weathervane, Spike the dragon. Hidden around the garden, there will be several shields with facts about the golden dragon with a code to discover. Pick up your free trail leaflet at Visitor Reception.
Summer of Play: Bob's Garden Party
This summer, inspired by Bob Parsons one of the last residents, there will be summer party themed activities around the garden. Come along and create your own musical song, try your hand at croquet and boules and much, much more! There will be a badminton net set up for a friendly family game down on the green lawn next to the play area. The activities will be spread throughout the garden with something for all the ages.
Family-friendly things to do in the garden
Nature explorers can discover wild animal carvings in the woodland play area. The animal carvings were designed specially for Newark and feature a number of wild animals to spot including an owl, mice and deer.
Courageous adventurers can traverse the folly play area, the crinkle-crankle steps, and peek behind the fairy doors.
In the warmer months, visitors can try their hand at lawn games by the tea pavilion.
Family-friendly things to do in the house
On the first floor of Newark house you’ll find dressing up in the Buff Bedroom where you can style yourself as a Tudor lord or lady.
There are also seasonal trails inside the house, this April spot crochet eggs hiding in the rooms.
Animal Spotters trail
Animals have played a big part in Newark's history, from its roots as an ancient deer park to Bob Parson's pet Great Danes. Pick up a free leaflet from the entrance hall and see if you can spot all the animals inside the house.
Planning your visit to the house
Unfortunately dogs and pushchairs are not allowed inside the house in order to protect the historic floors.
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Here are some of our favourite '50 things' you can do at Newark:
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