It would be a pity to come to stay so close to the historic market town of Newark on Trent without paying it a visit. Market day is Wednesday, when all the cheerful red and white striped stalls line the market square offering you a wide range of purchases. Within the square is the historic Mote House and the balcony from which William Gladstone made his first speech. The Town Hall looks out over the square and is home to the 'Town Treasures' museum, which is open free of charge to visitors.

A short walk away is Castlegate, where the ruins of the castle are a prominent landmark. You can walk around at your leisure or request a tour. If you are interested in local history, you may choose to take the short walk along Castlegate into Millgate to visit Millgate Museum with it's wide range of local artefacts.

The river runs directly beside the castle and during the summer season regular river boat trips depart from here. Many of the fine restaurants and cafés in Newark line Castlegate. In the streets between the castle and the square you will find a wealth of shops and cafés and the Buttermarket - a former market housing many small shops.

If you fancy some exercise, The Grove Leisure Centre only a few miles from our door offering a wide range of sports and a swimming pool. Newark has plenty to do in the evenings, including shows at The Palace Theatre, latest releases at the new Reel Cinema and ten pin bowling.