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The Town

Newark-on-Trent is an attractive market town, located on the River Trent. Standing at the intersection of the Great North Road and the Fosse Way, its origins are Roman. The famous Lady Godiva is known to have owned Newark in 1055 as it grew around its famous Castle, and a large market place, containing many historic buildings. Given its strategic river, rail and road position it grew in importance, and became a sizable inland port. Subsequently industrialised it now has a population of c. 35,000.

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Newark-on-Trent

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Curious About Logo 2 What gives Newark-on-Trent, a delightful market town in Nottinghamshire, its unique character? Which people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery, and have fun finding answers to clues which tell you more, whilst reading our stories about the most interesting facts.
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First Walk

Castle Circular
Visit Newark-on-Trent and you can’t fail to be impressed with the magnificent, ruined castle, and the languid River Trent which it overlooks – like a parent looking after its child. This walk starts at the edge of the castle grounds, before crossing over the river and guiding you through a Riverside park, over a sturdy lock, along a riverside path with otters at play, via a museum, and back to the castle for a good look round
(1.25 miles).

Walk Extension

Castle to Buttermarket
Starting at Newark’s magnificent castle, this walk winds its way round some of the town’s more interesting and historic streets. Past the ancient Governor’s House, and the 18th century Town Hall, down a couple of Newark’s quirky alleyways, and through pleasant gardens to a 15th century church. From here it’s but a small step to the bustling and historic Market Square, a fitting end to your walk
(1 mile).

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