Standing proudly on the banks of the River Trent, Newark Castle has weathered many historic storms since it was built nearly 900 years ago and is famously the site where ‘bad King John took his last breath.

Newark Castle, in Newark-on-Trent in the English county of Nottinghamshire, was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. Originally a timber castle, it was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century.

For now, visitors can enjoy the ruined 12 century monument set in beautifully maintained Green Flag winning gardens, with the river Trent flowing alongside. Newark Castle has been home to a...

Newark Castle and Gardens are lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of Newark Castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War. The Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years.

Visit recently Newark Castle.... Pretty castle ruins and gardens on the banks of the River Trent. Newark-on-Trent, in the English county of Nottinghamshire was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. During the English Civil War the castle was the last royal stronghold and held out admirably against Parliamentarian forces.

2025年1月23日 · Standing proudly on the banks of the River Trent, the Castle has weathered many historic storms since it was built nearly 900 years ago and is the site where notoriously famed ‘Bad King John' took his last breath.

2024年3月12日 · Newark Castle stands proudly along the banks of the River Trent, serving as a timeless testament to Nottinghamshire's rich history. Unlike its big city cousin (Nottingham Castle) , Newark's medieval fortress has a typical 'castle' look about it with high walls and turrets.

Newark Castle resides on the east bank of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, England. Built by Alexander the Magnificent, Bishop of Lincoln, in the 1130s as a wooden earthwork enclosure, it was rebuilt in stone near the end of the 12th century.

Newark Castle, which stands on a river cliff on the east bank of the River Trent, was built by the lord of the manor, Bishop Alexander of Lincoln, who held the see from 1123 to 1148. Archaeological excavation has revealed that the site was occupied from an early date, with the discovery of Bronze Age pottery, flint tools and an Iron Age coin.

The castle is most famous as the location in which King John died of dysentery on 19 October 1216, although legend says that he was poisoned. Following John’s death, the castle was seized by Robert de Aughy, one of John’s knights who held it against Henry II for 8 days before surrendering it to Henry.