NEW OPENING HOURS FROM 1 APRIL 2013
The House will now be open all year round on Saturday and Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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 – 5pm/dusk (whichever is sooner) and entry is just £6 per car this is for entry to the grounds and gardens only - entry to the house is an additional £5 per person. The house is open for tours to the public on Saturday snd Sunday afternoons 12noon - 4pm. Visitors entering the Park and Gardens on foot or by bicycle are charged £1 per person.