Riverside Park

Riverside Park, Newark

Newark's Riverside Park is located alongside the River Trent, opposite Newark Castle.

The park has open grassed areas, a popular children's playground, public art, parking, public toilets, a refreshments kiosk (spring and summer only), an events area and riverside walks.

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.

Riverside Park is managed by Newark Town Council.

Car parking

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.