Newark Park
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Overview
Newark Park stands atop the Cotswold escarpment, looking down into the Ozleworth valley and the Mendips beyond. The estate is situated in an unspoilt corner of Gloucestershire, with barely a sign of modern life visible in any direction. This is a place of architectural interest, charming gardens and sprawling parkland. The 'New Worke' was built by Sir Nicholas Poyntz, an influential courtier to Henry VIII, in the mid-16th century. Over the centuries various families lived here, but by the 1970s it had fallen into a state of disrepair. It was taken over by Texan architects Robert Parsons and Michael Claydon, who restored it to its former status. The lawns are ideal for picnics or a light meal from the catering pavilion.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Snowdrop wknd early Feb, 11-4; 1-27 Feb, Wed-Mon, 11-4; Mar-30 Oct, Wed-Sun 11–5; 4 Nov-10 Dec, Sat-Sun 11-4. Closed Tue & Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Gloucestershire is home to a variety of landscapes, including the Cotswolds, a region of gentle hills, valleys and gem-like villages that roll through the county. To their west is the Severn Plain, watered by Britain’s longest river and characterised by orchards and farms marked out by hedgerows that blaze with mayflower in the spring; beyond the Severn are the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.
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- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Calor Gas
- Battery Charging
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