Newark Friary, Newark

#6 among attractions in Newark

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Newark Friary, also known as Newark Greyfriars, and Newark Observant Friary, was a friary of the reformed "Observant Friars" of the Franciscan Order, located in the town of Newark, Nottinghamshire, England. The friary as founded by Henry Tudor c. 1499, and dissolved by his son, Henry VIII, in 1539. ()

Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°4'40"N, 0°48'15"W

Address

Friary Rd.Newark United Kingdom

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Newark Friary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark Town Hall, Newark Castle, National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum.

~950 ftSW
Church
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark
5 min walk • The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. There has been a church on this site for nearly 1,000 years. The present church is built in the Gothic...
~1350 ftW
City hall
Newark Town Hall, Newark
7 min walk • Newark Town Hall is a municipal building consisting of a town hall, assembly rooms and a market hall in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1860 ftW
Historical place, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Newark Castle, Newark
9 min walk • 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.
~620 ftSW
53°4'35"N • 0°48'22"W
National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum, Newark
3 min walk • Military museum, Visitor center, History museum
0.9 miSW
53°4'8"N • 0°49'18"W
Sconce and Devon Park, Newark
25 min walk • Park
0.8 miNE
Church
St Leonard's Church, Newark
20 min walk • St. Leonard's Church, Newark is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire.
0.4 miNW
53°4'58"N • 0°48'30"W
Kings Marina, Newark
11 min walk • Sailing, Marina
0.7 miS
Church
Christ Church, Newark
19 min walk • Christ Church, Newark is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire.
1 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Newark Rowing Club, Newark
25 min walk • Newark Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Trent, based at Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire.
1 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Elm Avenue, Newark
27 min walk • Elm Avenue is a cricket ground in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1930 when it was opened by the Ransome & Marles Company.
0.8 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Kelham Road, Newark
20 min walk • Kelham Road is a cricket ground in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1849, when the Newark played an All-England Eleven.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Newark Friary?

Nearby attractions include National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum, Newark (3 min walk), Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark (5 min walk), Newark Town Hall, Newark (7 min walk), Newark Castle, Newark (9 min walk).

How to get to Newark Friary by public transport?

The nearest stations to Newark Friary:

Train

Newark North Gate (9 min walk)
Newark Castle (11 min walk)

Bus

Newark Bus Station (11 min walk)