Churches in Newark and Sherwood

The Newark and Sherwood District is a region endowed with a variety of historical buildings and churches of architectural significance and interest.

Many of these churches are available to visit all year round to give tourists and locals alike a real taste of English history.

Features and points of interest include:

• Windows depicting famous Victorian artists and craftsmen such as William Morris.
• The wedding place of Robin Hood and Maid Marian.
• The bust of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather to Charles Darwin.
• One of the finest Norman naves in Europe.
• Burial place of Will Scarlett.
• The fifth tallest church spire in the country.
• A unique church tower with 9 pinnacles.
• Medieval monuments going back to the Crusades.

These and many more sights of interest can be found amongst the district's historical churches with beautiful architecture from many different centuries.

Browse our web pages for more information or download the leaflets below.

Tourist Information
To make the most of your visit to the Newark and Sherwood District, please contact the Tourist Information Centres where our friendly staff are ready to help:

Ollerton Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01623 824545 Email: sherwoodtic@nsdc.info Newark Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01636 655765 Email: newarktic@nsdc.info
Southwell Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01636 819038 Email: southwelltourism@btconnect.com

Useful Links

• southwell and nottingham church history project website
• www.southwellminster.org
• www.riversideparishes.co.uk/
• www.4churches.webeden.co.uk/