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Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens
A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire. Experience the romance and mystery of Newstead Abbey, once home to the notorious poet, Lord Byron.
Click here to view our guided tour of Newstead Abbey on YouTube!
Once home to the great romantic poet Lord Byron, there is much to see and do at this picturesque site. All year round visitors can enjoy its stunning grounds, which are an absolute delight in all seasons. Covering over 300 acres the gardens and parklands feature paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls. From April to September, visitors may also explore the historic house with its medieval cloisters, splendid Victorian room settings and even the private apartments of Byron - complete with his personal belongings and the table at which he wrote his poetry.
Opening Times
Grounds: Open all year round* 9am - 4.30pm
House: Closed October - March (except for special events). Open April - September - on Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday - 12 noon till 5 pm (last admission 4pm).
Cafe: Cafe at the Abbey is open daily**. Winter opening times are 10am - 3pm daily.
* Except on Christmas Day.
** Except on 24-26 December and 1 January.
Admission prices
- House and Gardens tickets available available 2 April - 28 September
- Gardens only visitors can still access Cafe at the Abbey
- The prices below will be in effect from 1 April, 2010
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, House and Gardens | £8.00 |
| Adult, Gardens only | £3.50 |
| Concessions (under 16's, over 60's & students), House and Gardens | £6.o0 |
| Concessions (under 16's, over 60's & students), Gardens only | £3.50 |
| Children (5-16 years old), House and Gardens | £3.50 |
| Children (5-16 years old), Gardens only | £2.50 |
| Children (0-4 years old) | Free |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children), House and Gardens | £20.00 |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children), Gardens only | £10.50 |
| Group rate (10 or more people)*, House and Gardens | £4.50 |
| Group rate (10 or more people)*, Gardens only | £3.50 |
| Cyclists | 50p |
* Coach driver and tour leader enter for free. |
Season Tickets
Season tickets make an ideal present for regular visitors. Our electronic 'SMART' card season tickets are valid for 12 months from date of purchase and give unlimited admission to the House and Gardens as well as Kitchen Tours.
Season Ticket holders can also enjoy our 'Winter Wednesdays' in the cafe - buy one standard coffee or tea and get one free! (on production of season ticket). Offer valid from October to 31 March.
Season Ticket Prices:
Family - £50.00
Two Adults - £35.00
How to get here
By car/coach
Newstead Abbey is located 12 miles north of Nottingham on the A60 and is also close to Junction 27 of the M1. If coming from the M1, follow the signs for Sherwood Forest until you see the brown signs for the Abbey.
Parking for cars and coaches is near Newstead Abbey House, and is free.
Approximate journey times:
- From Mansfield - 15 minutes
- From Nottingham - 20 minutes
- From Derby - 45 minutes
- From Sheffield - 50 minutes
- From Leicester - 1 hour
- From Lincoln - 1 hour
By Public Transport
- The Trent Barton 'Pronto' bus service runs regularly from the Victoria Bus Station in Nottingham City Centre to Mansfield via Newstead Abbey Gates. Click here to visit the Pronto bus service website.
- By rail, East Midlands Trains' Robin Hood line runs from Nottingham to Worksop via Newstead Village Station. For timetables and fares call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or click here to visit the East Midlands Trains website.
- Other public transport services operate to Newstead Abbey. To plan your journey click here to visit the Triptimes Journey Planner website or call Traveline East Midlands on 0871 200 22 33.
Find us on Facebook!
We now have a fan page so you can meet fellow Newstead enthusiasts, discuss anything from its upcoming events to its history, and support the West Front Appeal. We've got more fans signing up each day and it's a brilliant way of receiving updates and fresh information about the abbey.
