Newark & Sherwood District Council

Riverside Park is the venue for a wide range of events, from music concerts to food fairs, funfairs to duck races and also contains a number of pieces of public art including a gnomon sundial.

Every Wednesday an auction market is held on the Riverside Park arena.

The park is just a short walk from Newark Castle, Newark market place, the civil war trail and the town's main shopping area.

• Newark Castle and Gardens
• Markets and shopping
• Visiting Newark

Riverside Park is managed by Newark Town Council.

Car parking

• Tolney Lane car park
• Newark Castle Station
• The Wharf

Town lock and river walks

Near to Riverside Park is the town lock with a footbridge crossing the River Trent with access to cafes and Newark Castle. You can walk the banks of the River Trent in both directions to explore other areas of Newark. Seasonal boat trips operate from outside Newark Castle.