Photo : Newark centre.
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Southwell Minster, Bishop's Drive, Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
Tel: 01636 812649. A superb Minster Church and Cathedral with
a history going back almost a thousand years. The Norman nave
is said to be one of the finest in Europe. See the new "Angel
Window", search for 10 mice carved by Robert Thompson, visit
the Chapter House to see the famous "Leaves of Southwell"
and carvings of dogs, rabbits and pigs hidden in the foliage.
The Southwell Minster Centre incorporates the Minster shop and
Refectory, with audio visual display and Exhibition. www.southwellminster.co.uk.
Location: About 6 miles west of Newark in the centre of Southwell.
Southwell Racecourse,
Rolleston, Southwell, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0TS. Tel:
0870 220 2332. The All Weather Track - The Fibresand track is
a left handed oval of 1 mile 2 furlongs. The Turf Track - The
turf course, used for both National Hunt and flat racing, lies
within the all weather track. www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk.
About 4 miles west of Newark.
Newark Castle, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire. Tel: 01636
655765. Newark Castle is located in the town centre, off Castle
Gate, in a park that is open daily. Historic ruins dating back
to the early 12th century. Fine Norman gatehouse. Location: In
the centre of Newark.
Newark Air Museum Ltd.,
Winthorpe Showground, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY. Tel: 01636 707170.
Newark Air Museum is located on the former World War Two airfield
of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire. Its diverse collection
of seventy [70] aircraft and cockpit sections cover the history
of aviation, plus an excellent Cafe and an extensive Shop. Check
for details of Special Event Days on the museum’s website.
Open: Everyday except December 24th, 25th & 26th and January
1st; November to February daily 1000 – 1600 hours; October
to March daily 1000 – 1700 hours (including weekends &
Bank Holidays). www.newarkairmuseum.co.uk. Admission charges
apply. About 1 mile north of Newark.
Palace Theatre, Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1JY.
Tel: 01636 655755. The Palace Theatre opened on 5 July 1920,
and became a listed building in 1993. Offers a diverse programme
of events. A wheelchair lift allows for easy access to the foyer,
bars and toilet facilities. www.palacenewark.com. Location: In
the centre of Newark.
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