- Closed for the season
- £8.50 adult · £5 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Newark Castle, Port Glasgow is currently closed for the season. Newark Castle, Port Glasgow is a castle near Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site, about 42 m from the entrance.
Newark Castle, Port Glasgow opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Today Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April to 30 September | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Tue to Sat | 10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:30 | n/a |
Tue-Sat 10:00-16:30 with 12:00-13:00 lunch closure; closed Sun, Mon and 1 Oct-31 Mar. No year printed.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Newark Castle, Port Glasgow tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6 | £6.80 |
| Child | £4.50 | £5 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Newark Castle, Port Glasgow and parking
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- Address
- PA14 5NH
- Parking
- Car park on site. Large, level tarmac car park; coach parking listed About 42 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Crianlarich is 31.6 miles away.
- Public transport
- Clyde Flyer services to Port Glasgow; bus station 0.5 miles from the castle. Station also 0.5 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Visitors' dogs allowed but not in roofed areas; no lead rule stated.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Level gravel drive and paved path (42m); visitor centre, shop and castle ground floor step-free; uneven stone stairs to upper levels; 63-step spiral to wallhead; low light
- Accessible toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Newark Castle, Port Glasgow
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 04
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Newark Castle, Port Glasgow
- 1402 Land acquired by marriage by a junior branch of the Maxwells
- 1478 Sir George Maxwell builds the first castle
- 1495 James IV stays before sailing for the Hebrides
- 1597 Date carved above the front doorway of Sir Patrick Maxwell's remodelling
- 1694 Maxwells cease to be lords
Photos
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Raibeart MacAoidh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Raibeart MacAoidh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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How much does it cost to visit Newark Castle, Port Glasgow?
Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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