Newark-on-Trent
Built-up area in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.074, -0.804 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 80 53 |
| Population: | 43,363 |
| Dialling code: | 01636 |
Newark-on-Trent is a historic market town in the district of Newark and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire, England, sitting at an important crossing of the River Trent. Its compact centre is notable for the dramatic ruins of Newark Castle, the towering spire of St Mary Magdalene church and well‑preserved Georgian streets; the town’s strategic position made it the scene of several sieges during the English Civil War.
Today Newark-on-Trent combines a busy market and independent shops with light industry and logistics, helped by easy access to the A1 and rail links at Newark North Gate. Cultural life is bolstered by regular markets, events at the Newark Showground and proximity to Sherwood Forest, so it attracts both local shoppers and commuters looking for a town with history and good transport connections.
Postcode districts covering Newark-on-Trent
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 16.9 miles
- Mansfield 16.8 miles
- Lincoln 14.6 miles
- West Bridgford 17 miles
- Long Eaton 23.8 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.8 miles
- Grantham 13.2 miles
- Worksop 20.8 miles
- Ilkeston 22.2 miles
- Arnold 14.1 miles
- Hucknall 17.1 miles
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Castle Ward 0.7 miles
- Beacon Ward 0.7 miles
- Devon Ward 0.8 miles
- Bridge Ward 0.8 miles
- Balderton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Balderton South Ward 1.5 miles
- Coddington Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Balderton North & Coddington Ward 2 miles
- Farndon Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Winthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hawton Parish 2.2 miles
- Fernwood Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Newark-on-Trent
NG24 9RG, NG24 2LG, NG24 4RY, NG24 1PB, NG24 4BL, NG24 4DP, NG24 9TQ, NG24 4SP, NG24 4SH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 27.5 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.4 miles
- Newark North Gate Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Newark Castle Railway Station 0.6 miles
Hotels near Newark-on-Trent Ad
- No.31 Castle Gate 0.4 miles
- Ashiana Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Springfield Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 9.9 miles
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 8.5 miles
Schools in Newark-on-Trent
- Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school Primary
- Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy Primary
- Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- Magnus C of E Academy Secondary
- Mount C of E Primary School Primary
- The King's C of E Primary Academy Primary
- The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Kelham Hills Forest 3.2 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 4.2 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 6.2 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 13.2 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 14.8 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles
- Clumber House Estate 16.3 miles
- City Ground Stadium 16.5 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 16.5 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 16.6 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 17 miles