From time to time we run garden volunteering drop-in sessions, with projects to support Newstead Park through short term volunteering – and no long term commitment from helpers. We provide the equipment and tea & coffee, all we ask is you wear suitable clothes for gardening, shoes and gloves. Meeting time: 10.30 am Session ends: […]
Come and write haiku in the Japanese Garden! Support KS2 curriculum learning by giving pupils a chance to: Learn about Edwardian Britain and Japanese culture and approaches to nature, via a history of the Japanese Garden at Newstead Reflect on what has changed at Newstead since the garden was built, exploring the ‘then and now’ […]
From time to time, applicants may be added to a waiting list when there a large number of volunteers in the House. We are looking for people to work alongside our front-of-house staff to help ensure the smooth running of the Abbey when it is open to the public. Newstead Abbey is a beautiful historic […]
Each weekend, you can discover inside Newstead Abbey’s Historic House. Find out about the fascinating history of Newstead Abbey and it’s past residents, as you take a self-led walk through the house. Explore the private bedroom & study of our famous resident and poet, Lord Byron and rooms lived in by the Webb family during […]
Join us for a Historic House tour of Newstead Abbey Meet one of our tour guides to explore some of the fascinating history of Newstead Abbey as we take a walk through the house. Find out more about our most famous resident, George Gordon Byron, and hear some of the stories of the time he […]
Step inside Newstead Abbey’s Historic House with this virtual tour by Uppercut. You can explore popular rooms including Lord Byrons study, Mr Webb’s bedroom, the Grand Drawing room and Gr Hall, along with other favorites. You will get the opportunity to discover more about museum collection objects including the Lord Byron’s portrait, skull cup & […]
Past exhibitions Here we showcase past exhibitions at Newstead Abbey & Gardens in the Autumn 2019 included Lord Byron by Thomas Phillips, Kindness: Prints and drawings by David Shrigley, A British Museum Spotlight Loan: The golden age of satire? Late-Georgian satirical prints. The virtual tour Now, through V21 Artspace we are able to bring you […]
Step throughout Newstead Park & Gardens with this virtual tour by Uppercut. You can explore popular gardens including The French Garden, The Spanish Garden, the Japanese Garden, along with other gardens throughout Newstead Park and Boatswain’s Monument. — EXPLORE NEWSTEAD GARDENS
