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Newstead Abbey
Historic Site
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG15 8NA
Tel: +44 01623 455900
Fax: +44 0115 915 2751
A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire. Founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century, Newstead was home to the poet Lord Byron between 1808 - 1814. Inside the Abbey there is much to explore including Victorian room settings, and the poets private apartments.
The gardens and parkland at Newstead Abbey cover more than 300 acres with paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls. The formal gardens are the perfect place to relax and offer something in all seasons from the bright colours of the rhododendrons in late spring to the Japanese maples in autumn.
The Abbey hosts a variety of special events and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
Tours and group visits are welcomed to the Abbey and can be pre-arranged to make a truly memorable visit. There is coach parking on-site and discounted group rates.
The grounds and gardens are open all year round* 9am – 6pm/dusk (whichever is sooner) and entry is just £6 per car from 1 May 2012. The house is open for tours to the public on Sunday afternoons, April – September. Tours take place at 12 pm, 1pm and 2pm and are are £5 per person.
*Except the last Friday of November and 24 and 25 December.
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Awards
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Experience Nottinghamshire Member 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Disabled Access 2011
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| Open Christmas |
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| Open New Year |
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| Newstead Abbey (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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* Grounds: Open all year round* 9am - 6pm/dusk (whichever is sooner).
House: Open to the public on Sundays, April - September via house tours. These take place at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (subject to demand) and last approximately 45 minutes.
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Free taxi transfer from the city centre
Book accommodation at the New Gables with the Nottingham Tourism Centre and the hotel will pay your taxi fair from the city centre.
From: Friday, 9th March 2012
To: Sunday, 30th September 2012
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