Visitor Information

Visit Newark and Sherwood

Welcome to the District of Newark and Sherwood famed worldwide for its connections with Robin Hood. The District offers a wealth of places to see, an excellent range of accommodation and a large number of award winning eating places.

In January each year, we publish the To Stay, To See and Do and To Eat  guides. The guides give details of accommodation, attractions and eating establishments within the District. 

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Alternatively, you can request hard copies of the guides online, by e-mailing tourism@nsdc.info or calling:

What to See and Do

The District of Newark and Sherwood has a wealth of fascinating places to visit.

Take, for the example the historic market town of Newark on Trent with its imposing 12th Century Castle, civil war connections and lovely cobbled marketplace.

Travel to the charming market town of Southwell, famous for its Bramley Apple and magnificent Norman Minster. The Workhouse is also well worth a visit.

However, the District's most famous inhabitant was, of course, Robin Hood.  His home the important Sherwood Forest. There are many reminders of his presence throughout the District.

You will be able to discover a wealth of villages and hamlets with special traditions including maypole dancing and the medieval system of Open Field Farming. Information about a selection of our attractions can be found by visiting the villages and traditions section of the website.

Other local attractions include:

• The Palace Theatre, Newark
• Millgate Museum
• Local Parks and Childrens Play Areas
• Markets and Farmers' Markets
• Sherwood Forest Arts and Craft Centre

For full information on all our local attractions you may wish to visit one of our award winning Tourist Information Centres which are located in Newark ,Ollerton and Southwell.

For information about opening hours, a location map and details of the services offered please visit Newark TIC ,  Ollerton TIC or Southwell TIC

Where to Stay 

Whether you are staying for a few days or planning a longer visit our district offers a great choice of places to stay from hotels and guest houses to camping and caravanning sites. The district also boasts a four star Youth Hostel. For a full list of places to stay visit our Where to Stay pages.

Whatever your reason for visiting the District of Newark and Sherwood you will find a wide range of accommodation to suit everyone, whatever your budget.

Whether you are looking for hotel accommodation or warm and friendly guest accommodation we can suggest an excellent range throughout the district.

If self-catering is more to your liking then we have a range of properties for all budgets.  Alternatively you may want to experience what we have to offer at a local holiday centre.

For those of you with your own accommodation we can boast an excellent choice of camping and caravan sites.

So whatever you prefer, Newark and Sherwood has an excellent choice of accommodation situated in quiet villages and busy towns making it an ideal place to visit.

Where to Eat

The District can also offer a wide range of places to eat. From morning coffee to afternoon tea through pub lunches to restaurants then the choice is extensive. To see a full list of places to eat visit our Where to Eat  section on the site. 

Tourism Newsletter 

The latest edition of the Tourism Newsletter (pdf) , packed full of interesting initiatives and news for tourism operators is now available. In the latest edition, we interview Alison, Launays Restaurant in Edwinstowe. We also look at the new Robin Hood Map created by Newark and Sherwood District Council, new industry standards for self catering assessments and see how different operators from around the District are doing.  You can download a PDF of the Newsletter, or alternatively you can request a copy from our Tourist Information Service by emailing tourism@nsdc.info.

Twinning   

Our district has thriving twinning links throughout Europe and indeed the world. For information about how you can become involved in twinning please visit our twinning pages.

What’s On

If you're looking for ideas for things to see and do in Newark and Sherwood, look no further!

Our regular what's on guide, At Your Leisure, is published three times a year and covers events throughout the District.

Experience Nottinghamshire

If you are planning to visit Nottingham city or want to book accommodation on the internet you can find out more information at Experience Nottinghamshire

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Whatever your reason for visiting our District you can be assured of a warm welcome.

• Tourism Newsletter Autumn Winter 2010 (2279 KB)

Telephone : 01636 655765

Website: http://www.visitnewarkandsherwood.co.uk

Last updated : 07/09/2010 13:08:46