Newark Park
Gloucestershire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7PZ
Telephone 01453 842644
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Pay and display £1.10 for one hour or £3.20 all day via the JustPark app (location code 80633) or the machines; free for members; car park 100 yards from Newark house.
- Access
- Ground floor of the house accessible via a built-in ramp; main area around the house flat with gravel paths; blue badge parking; wheelchair and trampers to hire (book in advance); drop-off outside the house.
- Facilities
- Tea pavilion serving hot and cold takeaway drinks and light snacks; second-hand bookshop on the first floor of the house; toilets at visitor reception and inside the house; woodland play area and play field.
- Dogs
- Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times.
- Safety
- Steep routes and uneven surfaces; all paths away from the house are uneven or sloped; sat nav routes lead up a very steep single-track country lane.
Newark Park is a Tudor hunting lodge later remodelled, set high on an escarpment above the Ozleworth valley, and reviewers rate it primarily as a walking destination with three signposted routes for different abilities. The house itself has a history reviewers call fascinating, including a collection of ceramic swans with its own story, and views from the house are rated as impressive. Volunteer-led talks on the property's history add context before or during the visit.
Worth the trip
The escarpment views from the house over the Ozleworth valley, rated by reviewers as genuinely impressive.
Before you go
The purple trail through the valley and woodland works well with young children, though expect some inclines and, per one reviewer, occasional carrying of little ones on the steeper sections.
Reviewers consistently praise Newark Park's well-marked walking trails of varying length, with clear timings that make it easy to choose a suitable route, alongside beautiful views across green fields and a fascinating history as a former hunting lodge. The resident peacocks and the small book nook are mentioned as charming touches, and staff and volunteers are repeatedly described as friendly and informative, including guided basement tours. Some inclines along the paths are noted as requiring comfortable footwear, and carrying young children uphill on the more hilly routes is mentioned by one family. The cafe and play park are also praised favourably.
Tudor hunting lodge later remodelled, set on an escarpment above the Ozleworth valley
“Lovely house and grounds. The original hunting lodge can still be identified amongst the many renovations and upgrades.The gardens were pleasant during one of the heat waves in summer.”- Tom Doel, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Parking was £3 and entry £15 for non-members.” - Mercedes J
Common questions about Newark Park
Where is Newark Park?
Newark Park is in Gloucestershire, England, at Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7PZ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Newark Park?
Yes - Newark Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Newark Park?
Yes - Newark Park offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Newark Park?
The escarpment views from the house over the Ozleworth valley, rated by reviewers as genuinely impressive.
Is Newark Park a ruin or still intact?
Newark Park is largely intact - Tudor hunting lodge later remodelled, set on an escarpment above the Ozleworth valley.
