Plan your visit
Entry fees, discounts and passes
Admission is free for all Newark and Sherwood residents and young people under 25. Essential companions can come also come in for free.
Find out about discounts, annual passes and the admission fee.
Opening times
Tuesday to Saturday
10am to 4pm
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.
Whether you're coming by public transport, on foot, or by car, find out how best to get here.
Planning an accessible visit
Our building is accessible to all, with wheelchair access, accessible toilets and quieter areas.
Find out more about the building so you can plan your day.
Interactive tour guide
Used by museums all over the world, the Bloomberg Connect app provides an interactive tour of the National Civil War Centre, giving you a deeper dive into the fascinating objects in our galleries.
Follow these steps to download the Bloomberg Connects app:
- Download the Bloomberg Connects app for free at the link below, or from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the app and search for 'National Civil War Centre'.
- Tap on our guide and begin exploring.
Gift shop
Find a range of high-quality and unique products to suit both Royalist and Roundheads.
Visiting with children
From hands-on activities and family days to our very own Mini Museum, designed especially with younger ones in mind.