Museums · East Midlands
Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newark and Sherwood is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
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Place summary
Newark and Sherwood is a museum located in the East Midlands. It focuses on the history and heritage of the Newark and Sherwood area, showcasing a variety of exhibits that reflect local culture and industry. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the region's historical significance.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering three former districts which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was initially named Newark, after its largest town. The name was changed to Newark and Sherwood in 1985.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1000, -0.9500
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Southwell
- Postcode
- NG22 8NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Newark and Sherwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newark and Sherwood?
- Newark and Sherwood is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.1000°, -0.9500°.
- Is Newark and Sherwood wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Newark and Sherwood. Check ahead for specific facilities.