Newark Castle
Firth of Clyde castle mainly associated with Patrick Maxwell
Plan your visit to Newark Castle
Getting there | Facilities & access | Opening arrangements & costs | Contact
Getting there
Region – Glasgow, Clyde and Ayrshire
Postcode: PA14 5NH
NS 328745.
Cycle Routes
Site on the National Cycle Network
Public transport
From Glasgow Central train station, take First Scotrail train (Wemyss Bay) to Port Glasgow (26 mins). Walk 12 mins to Newark Castle.
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Facilities & access
Access
The ground floor is accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility and some may be able to access the first floor. The upper floors of the castle are only accessible via spiral stairs or steep straight stairs.
| Month | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April - 30 September | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 9.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed during the winter season.
Very occasionally a property has to close at short notice due to adverse weather conditions or other reasons out with our control. Please check our closure page for any unexpected site closures www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/hsclosure. You can also follow closure tweets from @welovehistory using #hsclosure. Alternatively please call the site before setting off to check they are open.
Admission Prices
Summer Adult £4.50, Child £2.70, Concession £3.60
Admission prices are subject to change. You will be charged the correct admission when buying your tickets on our official webstore.
Contact
Tel 01475 741 858
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