How to get here

Find out when we are open and directions by car, train or bus.

Getting here

Newark’s importance during the Civil Wars was shaped by its strategic location — halfway between London and York, on the Great North Road and at a key crossing of the River Trent.

Today, excellent road and rail connections make the town easy to reach.

Find us

By car

Newark is easily accessed via the A1 and A46. If using sat nav, enter the postcode NG24 1JY.

There are two large car parks just a short walk from the centre:

There is on-street Blue Badge parking directly outside the National Civil War Centre and a drop-off point just outside the museum entrance, with coach parking available just a few minutes drive away, on the edge of town.

To find further parking options, go to find a car park – Newark and Sherwood Council.

School visit parking

School buses can pull into a convenient drop-off bay outside St Mary’s church, opposite the museum.

By bus

Newark bus station is located on Lombard Street in the town centre, approximately 7 minutes’ walk from the museum.

To help plan your visit, please see the Newark and Lincoln Stagecoach timetable.

You can also find the Newark bus station on Google Maps.

By rail

Newark is served by two railway stations: