Newstead Abbey
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The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.

📜 Historic Augustinian priory, later ancestral home of Lord Byron.
🔍 Now a public country house with gardens, owned by Nottingham City Council.

Why Go

🏰 Explore the historic house and its rich, bizarre history
👻 Discover tales of ghosts and legends like the Black Friar and White Lady
🌳 Wander through beautiful landscaped gardens, lake, and waterfall with grotto
🐾 Visit the poignant tomb of Lord Byron's faithful dog, Boatswain

Why Avoid

⚠️ Parking and site entry charges apply, even for walkers/cyclists
🚫 Historic House is closed on weekdays, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day

Tips

🅿️ Main entrance via A60 gate in Ravenshead; Sat Nav: NG15 9HJ
🚆 Accessible by train to Newstead Village (1 mile walk) on the Robin Hood Line
🧺 Cafeteria available, but also a great place for a picnic

Cost

💰 House Admission: Adults £15, Kids Go Free (under 15).
🅿️ Car parking: £7 (weekend), £6 (weekday), £10 (event). Walkers/Cyclists: £2.

Hours

🕒 Park & Gardens, Café, Shop, Toilets: Daily 10am–4pm (last entry 3pm).
House & Abbey: Weekends, school & bank holidays 11am–4pm (last entry 3pm).

Toilets

🚻 On-site toilets available, open daily 10am–4pm.

Dogs

🐕 Dogs permitted on leads in the grounds.

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