# Newark Castle

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Newark Castle is in a way that is geographical instead rediscovered treasure - the giant cranes and sheds associated with the Clyde's great shipyards formerly obscured it through the townscape, but now it really is visible in all it's historical glory dominating the scene yet again! The Lords of Maxwell House (no, perhaps not the coffee) built and / or arranged every element of the spot up to 1694 from where time it's largely stayed untouched, or at least very sympathetically renovated, so that you've got a pleasant believe that is conventional everything that is bound to obtain small imaginations going!Less beautiful may be the reputation for Sir Patrick Maxwell himself who had been frankly a murderous sort that could interest the more bloodthirsty munchkins! Not just did he get rid of neighbours but additionally apparently beat his wife that is very own Margaret Crawford) utilizing the flat of a sword and also at one point locked her inside her chamber for a few months with only bread and water! Sir Patrick's own mom campaigned in key across the Clyde to Dumbarton where she lived the rest of her life.Highlights range from the exquisite Jacobean exteriors, the intact Servants' Quarters below stairs which supply a sound (though maybe unsettling) concept of the working life of your home's employees, together with minimal Chamber: a 16th century boudoir with original fittings and fixtures including wall surface paneling, painted ceiling and a rather sneaky bed, for the era against him for their mistreatment of his wife to no avail, but over 44 years of marriage during which she sired 16 of their children she finally escaped him!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, Scotland
- Area guide: [Inverclyde](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/inverclyde)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/newark-castle/, or call +441475741858
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-SGwVhehxSMEQ/newark-castle

## Activities

- Castles and Palaces
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Tourist Attractions

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Nearby things to do

- [Finlaystone Country Estate](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-TiDC7cw1RJ21/finlaystone-country-estate)
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- [Waterfront Cinema](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-NLEb9edcBitE/waterfront-cinema)
- [Scottish Maritime Museum- Dumbarton](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-7ViBDX-Dpm3E/scottish-maritime-museum-dumbarton)
- [The Meadow Leisure Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-OTxTkPs1Gq4F/the-meadow-leisure-centre)

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Newark Castle?

Newark Castle is in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.

### What activities does Newark Castle offer?

Newark Castle lists Castles and Palaces, Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience and Tourist Attractions.

### What facilities does Newark Castle have?

Newark Castle lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Newark Castle?

Experiences listed near Newark Castle on HolidayFox include Finlaystone Country Estate, Ardardan Estate, Waterfront Cinema, Scottish Maritime Museum- Dumbarton and The Meadow Leisure Centre.

### How do I book Newark Castle?

Newark Castle doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/newark-castle/, or call +441475741858.


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