5th – 11th September: Roadworks on A60 (from Nottingham direction to the A60 entrance of the Abbey) – Alternative route: From Redhill roundabout, take the A614  (ignore the burnstump road, and carry on A614), then take the first exit down Longdale Lane.

The house has been prepared for the new, exciting phase of our ‘Raise The Roof’ works at Newstead Abbey. During the repair works:

See the ‘The Heart of Medieval Newstead’ exhibition in the Cloisters, Lord Byron’s study and displays of his personal items, open daily from 11am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)

A walk-through of the main House is available at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm at weekends.

‘The Heart of Medieval Newstead’ exhibition, Byron’s Study and House Walk Throughs are included in Standard Admission.

Visit

From Romantic poet Lord Byron through Medieval, Gothic Revival and Victorian Revival, Newstead Abbey is a treasure trove of the rare, beautiful and historically significant. Boasting 300 acres of parkland, explore the gardens, lake and beautiful estate.

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Opening Hours

Newstead Abbey Gardens, Park and House (Cloisters exhibition) is open daily (excludes Christmas, Boxing & New Years Day).

* Children (15 and under) go free with a paying adult.

Newstead Abbey & Gardens closes for one full day on the final Friday in November each year.

Season tickets are not valid on event days, parking charges apply

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  • Park & Gardens

  • Cloisters Exhibition

  • House Walkthrough

  • Café, shop & toilets

House Admission

Adult: £18.00

Kids Go Free (15 years & under, up to three children per paying adult)

Pay once, visit all year round. Site entry & parking charges apply

Book tickets on entry to the House or online.

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Site Entry / Parking

All Day

Car – £7 (weekend) & £6 (weekday) – Event parking applies on key dates (£10 per car).
Walkers & Motor Cyclists, Cyclists – £2

Payment on entry

Rover Pass

Three Nottingham Museum venues: Newstead Abbey Historic House, Wollaton Hall & Nottingham Castle – excludes parking

Adult: £39 | Kids Go Free (15 years & under, up to three children per paid adult)

Pay once, visit all year round. Excludes special events.

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Newstead Annual Pass (Parking + Museum)

£95.00 per vehicle

1 year parking at Newstead Abbey & Gardens

This can be arranged onsite in our shops and cafés daily

Purchase online

Nottingham Museums Full Membership

£144

1 year full access to Newstead Abbey, Wollaton Hall & Nottingham Castle, includes parking at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park and Newstead Abbey & Gardens and more.

This is for 2 adults and up to 3  children and can be arranged onsite in our shops and cafés daily.

Purchase online

Grounds only Annual Pass (Walker & Cyclist)

£10

This can be arranged onsite in our shops and cafés daily

Coach Parking

£2 per head

Payment on entry, or in advance.

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Please be aware that during special events, event parking charges may apply. See event listing for prices.

Getting here

Newstead Abbey
Ravenshead
Nottinghamshire
NG15 9HJ

Enter via the main A60 gate only.

 

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Road access

Newstead Abbey is located 12 miles north of Nottingham on the A60 close to Junction 27 of the M1. Heading from the M1, follow signs for Sherwood Forest and brown signs thereafter. The postcode for your sat nav is NG15 9HJ.

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Public transport

The Robin Hood Line runs from Nottingham to Worksop – via Newstead. Note: if arriving by rail, there is a 1 mile walk down the drive of the estate (approx. 20 minutes).

For timetables and fares, visit East Midlands Trains or call 03457 125 678.

For other transport services visit: Traveline or call: 0871 200 22 33.

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Cafés & shops

Our on-site café offers a range of onsite & takeaway options for you to refuel with indoor & outdoor seating available.

Our shop is located in the Historic House.

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Family facilities

We offer baby feeding facilities (in the café) and changing facilities.

To keep children entertained we have a play park, located near the formal gardens and outdoor activity & trail sheets (available from entry points).

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General safety guidance

  • Keep dogs on leads, under control
  • Take litter home where possible
  • BBQs & open fires are strictly prohibited.
  • Cigarette butts must be fully extinguished and disposed of safely
  • No swimming or fishing in any lake, pond or waterbody
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Drone Policy & Photography

Personal drone flying is not permitted at Newstead Abbey site. This helps us preserve the unique character of the site, protect wildlife and maintain a tranquil environment for everyone.

Photography for commercial purposes in the Abbey, Gardens and Grounds (eg wedding photography etc) is permitted when booked in advance. contact us.

Accessibility

From mobility parking to wheelchairs, find out how to make the most of your visit to Newstead Abbey & Gardens.

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School trips

Choose from a wide range of curriculum linked workshops designed to make the most of our great sites. For further information or to make a booking contact the Schools Programmes.

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Get in touch

We’re here to help. If you have an enquiry about our facilities, or Newstead Abbey & Gardens more generally, please do get in touch.

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