Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Newark and its 1644 battle

Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark and its 1644 battlefield. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce.

The tour will begin at the Gilstrap Centre in Newark Castle Gardens (Castle Gate, Newark NG24 1BG), where the reason Newark became known as 'The Key to the North' can be seen. We will then visit some of the buildings that played a part in the towns Civil War history and remain standing. We will explore some of the characters, such as Baron Dohna, Hercules Clay and Prince Rupert who were significant players in Civil War Newark. After making our way around the town and visiting the site of the battle of Newark on 21 March 1644, we will head back to the castle and then along the river towards the Queen's Sconce. This fortification, built to defend the town from Parliamentarian attack is the best-preserved 17th century earthwork in the country.

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer.

Tickets are free but limited to 30 people.

If you enjoy the walk and would like to make a small donation to help the work of the Battlefields Trust, feel free to do so. Alternatively, why not join the Battlefields Trust and help our work to promote battlefield heritage. Please visit https://www.battlefieldstrust.com where you can find out so much more!

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1100

Location & directions

Newark Castle, Newark Castle Gardens, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG

Directions:

The tour will leave from the Gilstrap Centre inside the gardens.

Contact on day:

Kevin Winter

Telephone number:

+447748577506

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book via Eventbrite.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-battlefield-walks-weekends-civil-war-newark-and-its-1644-battle-tickets-1983252653073?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

06 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour will be on footpaths around the town and out to the Queens Sconce. Mobility scooters could be used during the tour and most of the tour is suitable for wheelchair users, apart from access onto the Queens Sconce on arrival at Sconce & Devon Park. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer.

Additional information

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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